Ensuring Corporate Ethics and Sustainability

We were recently named a World’s Most Ethical Company and one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens. Plus, we’re a member of the U.N. Global Compact, which recognizes corporate performance on environmental and social issues. This recognition is due in part to:

• Values First, the Johnson Controls Code of Ethics that guides employee behavior.
• Our Integrity Program Charter, which guides conduct to the highest ethical standards.
• Our Integrity Helpline, which allows employees report any suspected violations.
• A Human Rights and Sustainability Policy that affirms our adherence to global standards.
• Our Slavery & Human Trafficking Policy and Statement that demonstrates our commitment to conducting our business in a manner that respects human rights.
• Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion.
• Our belief in ethical, transparent Corporate Governance

This council brings together top leaders from throughout the company to help Johnson Controls:

• Reduce our environmental footprint.
• Gain a competitive advantage through environmentally responsible products and services.
• Improve the eco-efficiency of the supply chain.

This 2017 assessment helped us to:

• Solicit the views and priorities of both internal and external stakeholders.
• Assess stakeholders’ environmental, social and governance priorities.
• Identify gaps between our actions and stakeholder expectations.
• Prioritize areas for improvement.

We believe that the better we understand our stakeholders, the stronger we’ll be as a company. We regularly consult with these stakeholders via meetings, advisory council forums, correspondence and surveys:

• Employees
• Customers
• Suppliers
• Governments
• Financial investors
• Social investors
• Labor groups
• Non-Governmental organizations
• Industry groups
• Media
• Academia