Contributing to Smart, Healthy and Sustainable Communities
Our Commitment
In every aspect of our business, Johnson Controls seeks to promote the well-being of our communities and our planet. Through global volunteerism and philanthropy, Johnson Controls helps build smart, healthy and sustainable communities where our employees live and work.
To ensure a global culture of generosity, we provide strategic programs that support communities and drive employee engagement, intentionally drawing a connection between corporate funding and employee volunteerism. We provide resources and strategic support that expands our philanthropic reach and global volunteer efforts, allowing us to live our values.
Learn more about our strategic approach to philanthropy and volunteerism:
Changing the Trajectory of Lives
Johnson Controls’ philanthropic and community engagement strategy is to change the trajectory of lives through employee volunteerism and philanthropic support to build communities that are smart, healthy and sustainable.
Smart
Johnson Controls gives direct support to nonprofit organizations whose programs drive student success, especially in the areas of science, technology, engineering, the arts and math (STEAM).
The Johnson Controls Community College Partnership Program is on track to donate up to $15 million by the end of 2026 to expand access to educational programs in HVAC, fire, security and digital disciplines. Now in 30 community colleges, the program engages students from historically underrepresented groups and supports them in preparing for and embarking on career paths in sustainable building practices.
Community College Partnership ProgramHealthy
Johnson Controls supports organizations that keep our communities healthy, including meeting basic human needs such as food, safety and shelter.
Sustainable
Johnson Controls supports organizations that protect and preserve the environment, including organizations that respond to natural disasters such as floods, fires and hurricanes among others.
Response to the Sustainable Development Goals of United Nations
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations member states in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet. At its heart are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are an urgent call for action by all countries, in a global partnership.
The United Nations recognizes that ending poverty and other deprivations must go hand-in-hand with strategies that improve health and education, reduce inequity, and spur economic growth, all while tackling climate change and working to preserve our oceans and forests.
Johnson Controls uses these goals as a base in the creation of community engagement and philanthropic strategy, and our work is in support of them. Organizations that Johnson Controls supports within our smart, healthy and sustainable categories have missions tied to one or more of these goals.
Philanthropy
In the last ten years, Johnson Controls Foundation has funded more than $77 million to support U.S. charitable organizations.
Volunteerism
Johnson Controls recognizes that when employees volunteer in the community, everyone wins.
Reporting & Policies
At Johnson Controls, we do what we say we will do and are transparent about where we can improve. Learn more by checking out the following reports and policies.