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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
