Providing for the planet

Smart environments are not just about the things we make, but also result from the way we make them. We employ manufacturing processes that are environmentally-friendly by reducing raw material, waste and regulatory costs. And we’re committed to producing recyclable automotive interior products and using recycled content wherever possible. We’re actively engaged in pursuing renewable energy solutions -- including wind, solar, biomass, geothermal, and landfill and digester gas -- and our hybrid vehicle battery technology will help lower vehicle emissions and reduce fuel consumption. Our energy management and battery recycling activities throughout the world are helping to make important contributions to environmental protection.

Johnson Controls has been recognized globally for its leadership position in sustainability. We’re included in the Dow Jones World Sustainability Index, the Domini 400 Social Index, FTSE4Good US Index, and the KLD Global Climate 100 Index, and are participating in the Clinton Climate Initiative, which aims to reduce greenhouse gases in 40 cities worldwide. Our commitment to sustainability
extends beyond environmental stewardship to also include the social and economic dimensions of corporate social responsibility, and encompasses our efforts in workplace diversity and minority business development.

Hybrid vehicle battery technology
Energy optimization
World Environment Center Gold Medal for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development
Billion Dollar Roundtable membership (purchasing more than $1B annually from minority business enterprises)
Numerous awards for community involvement, with active programs in more than 300 locations worldwide