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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.

46

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.

3

Industry Benchmark

Johnson Controls's score of 46 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Johnson Controls's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Johnson Controls reported total carbon emissions of approximately 181,177,107,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 303,853,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 405,288,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 180,571,000,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions encompass various categories, including the use of sold products, which alone accounted for about 173,772,000,000 kg CO2e. Johnson Controls has committed to climate action by signing the Amazon Climate Pledge on 14 February 2021, demonstrating their dedication to reducing carbon emissions and addressing climate change. However, specific reduction targets have not been disclosed. The company continues to focus on sustainability initiatives to mitigate its environmental impact across all scopes of emissions.

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Scope 1
874,549,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
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000,000,000
Scope 2
1,630,006,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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