Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls, a prominent manufacturer in the Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment sector, is actively addressing its carbon emissions with ambitious climate commitments.

For the reporting year 2025, Johnson Controls reported a total of approximately 94.1 billion kg CO2e. This figure comprises Scope 1 emissions of about 334.2 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 16.6 million kg CO2e, and substantial Scope 3 emissions totalling about 93.7 billion kg CO2e. The largest contributor to Scope 3 emissions is the use of sold products, accounting for approximately 90.3 billion kg CO2e.

In 2024, the company's total emissions were approximately 114.0 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 256.6 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at roughly 64.0 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for this year were approximately 113.7 billion kg CO2e.

Johnson Controls has set clear targets for emissions reduction. The company is committed to a 35% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025, using a 2017 baseline. Furthermore, they aim for a 5% reduction in Scope 3 – Use of Sold Products emissions by the same year. A significant long-term goal is to achieve net-zero carbon emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by 2040. More recently, Johnson Controls has committed to a 55% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030 from a 2017 base year, as approved by the Science-Based Target initiative (SBTi). They also have a target to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from the use of sold products by 16% by 2030, also from a 2017 baseline. Additionally, the company has pledged to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, aligning with The Climate Pledge.