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.
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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 climate commitments, aiming for net zero carbon emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by 2040. Additionally, Johnson Controls has committed to a 55% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2017 as the baseline year. For Scope 3 emissions, specifically from the use of sold products, the target is a 16% reduction by 2030. Johnson Controls is also part of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which aligns its emissions reduction targets with the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The company has made a near-term commitment to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 35% and Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 5% by 2025, again from a 2017 baseline. These initiatives reflect Johnson Controls' dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change, positioning itself as a leader in the technology hardware and equipment sector.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 874,549,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,630,006,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 40,031,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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Johnson Controls is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.
