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COP26
Turning sustainability words into sustainability action
At Johnson Controls, sustainability runs through every aspect of our business. We seek to effect positive change by optimizing our own operations, committing to net zero carbon before 2040, and providing powerful sustainability solutions for our customers.
We believe that, through collaboration and advanced technologies like OpenBlue, businesses and governments can accelerate climate change action, unlock green growth opportunities, and build resilient, sustainable economies.
Johnson Controls is proud to take part in the UN COP26 Climate Change conference. We see it as a vital platform for accelerating climate action and empowering customers and future generations to consume less energy, conserve resources, and identify pathways to achieving healthy, net zero carbon buildings and communities.
There’s not a second to waste. The time to act is now.
Through collaboration, we can accelerate change by taking action now
As the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, we have set ambitious environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitments, science-based targets as well as a net zero carbon pledge to support a healthy, more sustainable planet over the next two decades.
Johnson Controls COP26 highlights
BCSE Board Chair National Grid and Edison Electric Institute (EEI) hosted a roundtable discussion on community investment in the energy and buildings sector at COP 26. Moderated by BCSE President Lisa Jacobson, the roundtable explored how community investment – programs, projects, and action at the local level – can drive sustainable outcomes in the transition to net zero. Renae Kezar, Vice President, Global Sustainability and Regulatory Affairs, Johnson Controls (JCI) spoke about JCI’s new educational initiatives, including the Community College Partnership Program.
Johnson Controls Chairman and CEO George Oliver speaking on the Creating Liveable Spaces panel on November 8.
Johnson Controls Chairman and CEO George Oliver participating in the Barriers & Priorities to Accelerating a Transition to Net Zero session.
More Bang for the Buck – Investing in Mitigation & Resilience Together panel featuring Katie McGinty, vice president and chief sustainability and external relations officer for Johnson Controls
Supply Chains and Circular Manufacturing panel featuring Tomas Brannemo, vice president and president of Building Solutions Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Latin America.
A Call for Climate Action
George Oliver, chairman and CEO, Johnson Controls, participated in a panel, “Business Leaders: A Call for Climate Action,” at COP26 on Nov. 10, 2021. Oliver joined three other CEOs to discuss their efforts to address climate change, sharing what their companies are doing to reduce emissions and transition to a more sustainable business model. They also discussed what they hope to see from global policymakers to support their individual efforts and support a large-scale, global shift to a greener future.
Our people engage in the important conversations
George Oliver
George Oliver is the Chairman and CEO of Johnson Controls. He is extremely committed to sustainability issues, and spoke on climate change at President Biden’s Leaders Summit on Climate in April 2021. George also serves as chair of the Business Roundtable Energy and Environment Committee.
Katie McGinty
Katie McGinty is our Vice President and Chief Sustainability and External Relations Officer. With more than 25 years of public private sector experience, Katie is tasked with driving top-tier sustainability performance for our business.
Tomas Brannemo
Tomas Brannemo is Vice President and President of Building Solutions Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Latin America (EMEALA). Tomas oversees all aspects of operations across the EMEALA region, including the roll-out of sustainable solutions.