Johnson Controls named a Top 20 Company Leading the Energy Transition by Alliance for Climate Transition

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency and decarbonization, was ranked on The Alliance for Climate Transition’s (ACT) 2026 list of Top 20 Companies in the Energy Transition. This award highlights the company’s role in serving customers’ needs through technologies that improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and reduce costs for consumers and businesses.

"This recognition points to the impact our teams have every day for our customers,” said Katie McGinty, Chief Sustainability Officer, Johnson Controls. “Our focus remains on helping customers achieve precise indoor operating conditions that support their important work while unlocking competitive advantage through lower energy bills and reduced carbon emissions.”

Companies were selected based on their ability to deploy impactful clean energy technologies at scale, coupled with strong investment in R&D, significant commitment to sustainable infrastructure, and active engagement in innovation through partnerships and acquisitions.

Johnson Controls’ inclusion on the list recognizes strong performance in helping customers reduce energy and operational costs by over $9.5 billion and improve operational efficiency in mission-critical environments. "The company has reduced Scope 3 emissions by 33% from use of sold products, double its 2030 goal. Internal progress has also outpaced goals – reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46% since 2017 and meeting or matching 91% of its global electricity needs with carbon-free energy."

Other recent recognitions of Johnson Controls sustainability leadership include:

• CDP 2025 Climate Change ‘A List’
• Ranked as a sustainability leader on CDP’s 2025 Supplier Engagement Assessment
• Listed on the World’s Most Impactful Companies list by TIME
• 2026 Ethisphere World's Most Ethical Companies list, for the 19th time
• 2026 Corporate Knights Clean200, our 11th consecutive year on the list
• Financial Times Climate Leaders 2025
• ISS ESG Prime Corporate Rating
• MSCI Leadership ESG Rating
• Sustainalytics Top Rated 2025 List
• Named to inaugural USA 25 Most Sustainable Companies List
• 2026 Clean200 list for 11th consecutive year
• ISS ESG Prime Corporate Rating