Help the People

Sometimes it’s as simple as looking in the mirror.

Often laws, regulations and policies can be distracting. The central concern for all elected and appointed leaders truly is people – from state employees to school children. Johnson Controls believes that the social impact of its work in developing safe, comfortable and resource-efficient buildings can be the most enduring.

Supplying “green collar jobs” that provide low-income workers with a chance to both get ahead and change the world by implementing facility programs that help the environment.

Improving local air quality to reduce the incidence of asthma and other respiratory illnesses in children.

Increasing employee productivity and student achievement through clean indoor air and day light in green buildings.

Educating employees on how saving energy and water, keeping indoor air clean and other sustainable strategies can save money, reduce emissions, and help them stay healthy.

Attracting new college graduates to forward-thinking states. A survey conducted by MonsterTRAK and ecoAmerica revealed that 80% of those young workers surveyed said they are interested in a job that has a positive impact on the environment.

Communicating with the news media and the public, and educating residents about the powerful benefits of saving energy, saving water, reducing transportation impact and reducing waste.

Showcasing state elected and appointed officials’ leadership contributions to the global issue of climate change.

While social issues are important to states, they also need to consider financial and environmental issues, too.