Johnson Controls' milestones and accolades

125 Years of Innovation

Johnson Controls has reached a milestone few companies can match: 125 years in business. With Warren Johnson’s invention of the first electro-pneumatic temperature control system, the Johnson Electric Service Company was founded in 1885 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
With an ongoing spirit of innovation, service for customers, and caring for employees, the company has been able to thrive throughout the years. Today, we are a global diversified technology and industrial leader, with 142,000 employees serving customers in more than 150 countries.

GRI online sustainability report available

Johnson Controls 2009 Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) online sustainability report is now available online. The online matrix provides stakeholders with a detailed review of the company’s financial, environmental and social performance over the past fiscal year. The GRI matrix complements the company’s 2009 Business and Sustainability Report, which was released in December and is also available online.

Johnson Controls named one of 'World's Most Ethical Companies'

For the fourth consecutive year, Johnson Controls has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute. “Ethics is one of our core values and over the past year our leadership team and our 142,000 employees around the world have worked hard and reinforced that commitment to maintain the high ethical standards we set for ourselves. This year’s World’s Most Ethical Companies award was more competitive than ever, because companies realize that making ethics a priority is critical amidst a tough economic environment,” said Jerome D. Okarma, Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel.

SAM rates Johnson Controls as a Gold Class Sustainability Leader

Johnson Controls today is recognized as a 2009/2010 Gold Class Sustainability Leader by leading global asset manager for sustainability investments, Sustainability Asset Manager (SAM). The company is recognized as one of two companies with SAM's highest Gold Class sustainability rating and one of four global companies listed in the Auto Parts & Tires category. The company was recognized with Gold Class level in the 2008 and 2009 reports. SAM annually rates more than 2,000 companies based on their sustainability performance.

Johnson Controls ranked number 14 in Global Outsourcing 100
May2010 Milestones
Johnson Controls GWS has been ranked number 14 in the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) 2010 Global Outsourcing 100. GWS scored the highest marks possible for Executive Leadership and Global Presence with Technology and Life Sciences noted as key markets served. This is a prestigious list which was published in FORTUNE Magazine's May edition. With a 2009 rank of 44, Johnson Controls GWS moves up 30 places.

Johnson Controls named a top U.S. corporate citizen

Johnson Controls has been included in Corporate Responsibility Magazine's 11th annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens List. The company ranked 22nd based on its performance in seven key areas - Environment, Climate Change, Human Rights, Philanthropy, Employee Relations, Financial and Governance.
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