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Johnson Controls at COP28

COP28

Driving tangible change in the built environment

COP28 marks a pivotal moment for climate action. Just surpassing the halfway point to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, now is the time to accelerate the decarbonization of the built environment with smart and sustainable technologies as we continue the race towards net zero.

At Johnson Controls, sustainability runs through every aspect of our business. We seek to effect positive change by optimizing our own operations, committing to net zero carbon before 2040, and providing powerful sustainability solutions for our customers.

Johnson Controls is proud to take part in the UN COP28 Climate Change conference - a vital platform for accelerating climate action in the built environment.

There’s not a second to waste. The time to act is now.

Vice President and Chief Sustainability and External Relations Officer

Statement on UN Buildings Breakthrough Initiative

We applaud the United Nations Environment Programme and the 27 signatory countries of the Buildings Breakthrough announced this week at #COP28. Decarbonization of the buildings sector is an imperative for meeting global climate targets. The technology exists to make near-zero emissions and climate resilient buildings the new normal by 2030. Working together, leaders across civil society and the private sector can rapidly deploy these climate solutions affordably, accelerating adoption of these technologies at a time when they are most needed, and can do the most good. At Johnson Controls, we’re committed to helping drive leadership on net zero building technologies into the future and look forward to working with nations around the world on this breakthrough endeavor.

‒ Katie McGinty, vice president and chief sustainability and external relations officer, Johnson Controls

Cracking the Code

The Johnson Controls COP28 kick-off event panel at the Museum of the Future. "Cracking the Code - Decarbonizing the Built Environment" with Dr. Walled Alnuaimi, CEO of Super ESCO Etihad; Mr. Khalid Al Marzooqi, CEO of Tabreed; Adam Gordon of the UN Global Compact; Mark Reinbold, VP Global Sustainable Infrastructure, Johnson Controls; Shelly Blackburn, VP Cross Solutions & Sustainability, Microsoft; and Katie McGinty, CSO, Johnson Controls.

Johnson Controls COP28 highlights

Technology is prevalent across the board with digitalization and AI being critical in our buildings to deliver on net zero goals. Showcasing Johnson Controls award-winning digital technologies at the Johnson Controls COP28 kickoff event.

Smart Building Innovation in Action >

Technology is prevalent with digitalization and AI being critical in buildings to deliver on net zero goals. Showcasing Johnson Controls award-winning digital technologies at the COP28 kickoff event.

George Oliver from COP28: CNBC >

George Oliver speaks to Diana Olick of CNBC from COP28 in Dubai.

UN Buildings Pavilion: Decarbonizing the Built Environment >

George Oliver spoke at the United Nations' Buildings Pavilion on solutions and enablers to decarbonize the built environment.

COP 28: Unveiling of “U.S. Innovation: Pathways toward Net Zero” interactive multimedia exhibit

Unveiling Interactive Multimedia Exhibit >

Katie McGinty spoke at the unveiling of the “U.S. Innovation: Pathways toward Net Zero” interactive multimedia exhibit at the U.S. Center.

Chris Hook, Global Head of Sustainability Strategy at Uber, and Katie McGinty, Vice President and Chief Sustainability & External Relations Officer at Johnson Controls, discuss the nuances of their companies’ climate action journeys and how they’ve overcome real-world challenges with Bloomberg’s Meg Szabo at Bloomberg Green at COP28 in Dubai.

Johnson Controls, Uber on Adapting Your Climate Approach >

Katie McGinty, Vice President and Chief Sustainability & External Relations Officer at Johnson Controls, and Chris Hook, Global Head of Sustainability Strategy at Uber, discuss climate issues with Bloomberg’s Meg Szabo at Bloomberg Green at COP28 in Dubai.

Sustainable Markets Initiative >

The Sustainable Building Task Force releases report on addressing embodied carbon in mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.

2023 OpenBlue Pioneers winners >

Johnson Controls honors the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (UAE) and Children’s of Alabama (USA) as recipients of ‘Blueprint of Future’ award.

Strengthening Global Clean Energy Supply Chains >

A report from the Business Roundtable examines opportunities for the United States to accelerate the sourcing, manufacture, deployment and scaling up of clean and advanced energy technologies.

Net Zero Coalition Expands Membership >

New members Baker Hughes, Boeing, Carrier and United Airlines join the Corporate Coalition for Innovation & Technology toward Net Zero (CCITNZ) to help countries meet their decarbonization and climate change goals.

Bloomberg Businessweek: Sustainable Buildings >

Katie McGinty, Chief Sustainability Officer at Johnson Controls, discusses the need to meet climate targets through smart building technologies ahead of COP28.

World Economic Forum >

World Economic Forum's Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders share open letter to world leaders ahead of COP28.

Limit global warming to 1.5°C >

New Report from BCG and the World Economic Forum's Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders shows global emissions must be cut by 7% annually until 2030 to limit global warming to 1.5°C.

Johnson Controls journey towards carbon neutrality >

As we work with our customers to manage their carbon transition and enable the decarbonization of their facilities footprints, our own net zero journey is ahead of schedule, and we continue to push forward to lead by example - from emissions reduction in-house and with suppliers through to leadership in social impact and employee experience.

George Oliver from COP28: Dubai One Emirates News

Johnson Controls Chairman and CEO George Oliver speaks to Katie Chambers of Dubai One Emirates News from COP28 in Dubai.

As the world races to meet critical climate targets, new research from Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), the global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, and Forrester Consulting reveals some of the biggest opportunities and immediate needs for business leaders looking to advance sustainability commitments.

Global study: Smart buildings

A landmark global study of 3,445 smart building leaders, across 18 industries in 25 countries evaluates the current state of building system integration, data connectivity and the ability to leverage data for building system optimization.

Download the findings