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 storage, Johnson Controls is renowned for its innovative approach to enhancing building efficiency and sustainability. The company’s core products, including advanced control systems and integrated security solutions, set it apart in a competitive market. With a strong commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency, Johnson Controls has achieved notable milestones, including recognition for its contributions to smart city initiatives. As a trusted partner for businesses and governments alike, the company continues to lead the way in 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.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Johnson Controls's score of 57 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Johnson Controls's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Johnson Controls International plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 181,177,107,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 303,853,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 405,288,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The majority of their emissions, about 180,571,000,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which encompasses indirect emissions from the use of sold products and other activities. Johnson Controls has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030, using 2017 as the base year. Additionally, they plan to cut Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 16% within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. The company is also a signatory of the Amazon Climate Pledge, further demonstrating its commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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Add to project| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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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.
