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Climate Week NYC 2025
We are at Climate Week NYC
September 21-28, 2025 | New York City
Buildings as smart, sustainable assets
We have the technologies, financing and experts to transform buildings into smart, sustainable assets that benefit the bottom line and the climate. Buildings that respond instantaneously to command and instruction can reduce emissions, ensure healthy air for occupants, drive operating costs down and talk to the grid, potentially making the building owner money in selling energy capacity or physical energy back to that grid.
Get the takeaways
Missed the event? Catch up on key insights from our sustainability leaders and partners, including Microsoft, Accenture, and Prologis. Watch exclusive panel discussions available on demand, as experts explore the latest in energy efficiency, data center innovation, and the transformative power of AI-driven technologies.
From data to decisions: How AI Is powering the sustainable building revolution
Building data is no longer a technical asset, it's a strategic driver of business and sustainability decisions. Hear directly from the organizations using AI to align building performance with enterprise strategy to deliver measurable impact.
Moderator:
Jamie Cameron, Vice President, Digital Commercial, Johnson Controls
Panelists:
Julius Marchwicki, General Manager, Digital Johnson Controls
Rawaa Milner, Enterprise AI Value Strategy Growth and Resilience Leader, Accenture
James Shea, Managing Director Global Real Estate, JP Morgan
The building spotlight: Powering the future of data centers
New data center electricity demand is transforming how customers interact with the grid. This session explores the technology innovation impacting on-site power systems.
Moderator:
John Rhoades, Managing Director, Built Environment Operational Technology, Accenture
Panelists:
Matt Kightlinger, Vice President of Commercial Sales, Data Centers, Johnson Controls
Soni Parag, SVP, Global Head of Utilities, Prologis
From the basement to the boardroom: A global CSO view on sustainable leadership
Listen to leading global CSOs as they share how smart technologies and strategic energy initiatives are reshaping the role of sustainability from operational to boardroom influence.
Moderator:
Sean Waters, Sr Product Marketing Manager, Microsoft Sustainability
Panelists:
Katie McGinty, VP, Chief Sustainability and External Relations Officer, Johnson Controls
Susan Uthayakumar, Managing Director, Chief Energy and Sustainability Officer, Prologis
Margaret Smith, Senior Managing Director and Executive Director, Corporate Services and Sustainability, Accenture
Melanie Nakagawa, Chief Sustainability Officer, Microsoft
Live at climate week
Turning smart buildings into a lever for growth, resilience, and competitive advantage
Chief Sustainability Officer Katie McGinty recently spoke with Fortune about transforming buildings into strategic assets for partners in mission-critical environments.
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Katie McGinty named to Global Commission on Healthy Indoor Air
The new commission brings together nearly 170 global leaders from more than 30 countries to address indoor air quality across the world.
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From Basement to Boardroom
Hosted by Johnson Controls, Microsoft, Prologis and Accenture
An exclusive executive event exploring how AI, electrification and visionary leadership are transforming the built environment from corporate campuses to mission-critical data centers.
Venue: 122 Fifth Avenue, New York, 10011 NY

Katie McGinty recognized by Sustainability Magazine
The feature article highlights Katie’s impressive career in both the private and public sector and shares her insights on how smart buildings and energy-efficient technology can make a big difference for the planet and the bottom line.
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Johnson Controls celebrates 140 years of innovation and leadership
Since 1885, Johnson Controls has led the way in transforming the built environment, pioneering industry advancements such as the automatic sprinkler and the room thermostat. Today, we take pride in serving over 4 million customers worldwide with intelligent, secure, sustainable, and health-conscious building solutions.
As we commemorate this remarkable 140-year milestone, we pay tribute to our heritage of innovation while embracing a future dedicated to addressing our clients' most pressing needs. With close to 8,000 patents and significant investments in research and development, our journey is only beginning.
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Green building or green balance sheet?
Why choose A or B, when you can have both? Our smart building technology helps cut both costs and emissions.
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Some of our leaders at Climate Week NYC
"The future is here, and it's clear that organizations that win are taking smart climate action and delivering decisive cost and competitive advantage, all at the same time. We're just getting started.“
- Katie McGinty, Vice President and Chief Sustainability and External Relations Officer
Success stories in sustainable building transformation
Johnson Controls is helping customers turn sustainability goals into measurable results. From reducing carbon footprints to optimizing building performance, these stories showcase how smart technology and strong partnerships are driving real climate impact.
Children’s of Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama, USA

Johnson Controls’ heat pumps to power city of Zürich using recycled waste heat


Spotlight on data centers
Johnson Controls expands its data center cooling portfolio with Silent-Aire CDUs, enabling scalable liquid cooling from 500kW to 10MW. Tailored for AI and high-density environments, the platform enhances efficiency, sustainability, and operational performance.
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Rooted in sustainability
Our focus on sustainability is at the core of our business strategy and purpose. Learn more in our 2025 Sustainability Report.
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