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Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls International plc, commonly known as Johnson Controls, is a leading global company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1885, the firm has established itself as a key player in the building technology and energy solutions industry, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Specialising in smart building solutions, HVAC systems, and energy management, Johnson Controls is renowned for its innovative approach to sustainability and efficiency. The company’s core products, including advanced building automation systems and integrated security solutions, set it apart in a competitive market. With a strong commitment to enhancing building performance and reducing environmental impact, Johnson Controls has achieved notable milestones, including numerous awards for innovation and sustainability. Its market position is reinforced by a robust portfolio and a dedication to creating safer, smarter, and more sustainable environments.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Johnson Controls's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

82

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Construction Work industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

20

Industry Benchmark

Johnson Controls's score of 82 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

100%

Johnson Controls's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Johnson Controls reported total carbon emissions of approximately 215,919,443,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 362,988,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 201,455,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 215,355,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to achieve net zero carbon emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by 2040 and aims for a 55% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2017 as the baseline year. Additionally, Johnson Controls is committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 16% by 2030. The company has made substantial progress in its climate commitments, including a near-term target of a 35% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 5% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2025. Johnson Controls is a signatory of the Climate Pledge, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and climate action.

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Scope 1
874,549,000
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000,000,000
Scope 2
1,630,006,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
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Scope 3
40,031,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Johnson Controls's primary industry is Construction work (45), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Johnson Controls is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Johnson Controls is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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