- Johnson Controls
- Smart Buildings
- Net Zero Buildings
- First Steps to Net Zero
First steps to net zero
Accelerate toward sustainable buildingsStart your building-decarbonization journey
With voluntary climate reporting shifting to mandatory climate action, the impetus for companies to implement net zero building solutions has increased. But taking the first steps toward building performance optimization can be hard: where to start, what to avoid, how to invest?
Our suite of net zero buildings solutions can help you answer those questions and more. We’ll discuss your options and work with you to develop a clear plan and a roadmap to sustainability.
Kick-start energy and emissions tracking
Know where your building stands and take action with Net Zero Advisor. You can measure, monitor and report your carbon emissions, energy use and utility spend with a single dashboard.
Optimize chiller performance
A chiller is one of the most critical pieces of equipment in a facility and accounts for up to 40% of a building's electricity use. We identify ways to optimize its operation and keep it running at maximum efficiency.
Upgrade lighting
Lighting is one of the quickest and most cost-effective ways to reduce utility spend. Intelligent controls with LED can reduce energy consumption by 70 to 80%, while lowering Scope 2 carbon emissions.
Roadmap for effective implementation
Every journey is unique, get help turning your strategy into action with our proven path to decarbonization. We assess your building’s footprint, set concrete goals and chart a clear route to achieving them.
The proven path to sustainability
With Johnson Controls as your partner, we'll ensure that practical and actionable plans are implemented, not left sitting on a shelf. We'll use our simple approach to design, digitalize and deploy our proven path to net zero. Watch our video to learn more.
Why net zero?
Save energy and costs
Proven energy efficiency solutions and innovative digital tools will save you substantial amounts of money. Bring in our experts to find opportunities in your building.
Modernize without financial risk
Modernize your facility and pay for equipment updates through energy savings and proven performance contracting with flexible payment options.
Control energy spend
Energy and renewables solutions tailored to your facility save you money. We’ll help you make energy affordable with our expert insight.
Qualify for incentives and meet regulations
Capture government incentives and bottom-line benefits with solutions from heat pumps to renewables. We’ll help you meet regulations and save money.
Turn commitments into action
Wherever your building is on the path to net zero, we can help. Our industry-specific plans detail a clear path toward carbon reduction.
Customer success stories
Payment program expedites sustainability improvements
St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas, made campuswide updates to modernize its facilities, enhance sustainability and deliver the best student experience possible.
Innovative solutions to drive maximum efficiency of operations
Children’s of Alabama partnered with Johnson Controls to reduce energy and operational and maintenance costs through a long-term Operations and Maintenance (O&M) contract.