Net Zero Buildings
Meet your carbon goals and reduce costsNet zero leadership is easier than ever
Buildings account for some 40% of global emissions, and Johnson Controls is uniquely placed to help customers around the world pursue their net zero goals. The decarbonization journey can seem daunting - understanding fast moving trends, changing regulations, certification requirements and incentives. With a proven path, we put you in the know and make your transition toward net zero easier with the right resources, skills and solutions, whether you’re just getting started or well on your way.
Why net zero?
Proven energy efficiency solutions and innovative digital tools will save you substantial amounts of money. Bring in our experts to find opportunities in your building.
Modernize your facility and pay for equipment updates through energy savings and proven performance contracting with flexible payment options.
Energy and renewables solutions tailored to your facility save you money. We’ll help you make energy affordable with our expert insight.
As you face the growing need to reduce carbon emissions to meet regional standards and regulations. You can meet them - and save money.
Where to start, what to avoid, how to invest? Answer those questions and more with the first steps to net zero.
Achieve net zero with our proven approach
Certify and recognize impact
Acknowledge your progress from accounting to compliance. Utilize transparent decarbonization dashboards and industry-leading certificates facilitation.
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. 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.
Read our 2024 sustainability reportSolve for zero: design, digitalize, deploy
We design and roadmap your next best steps with industry-leading net zero advisory and workflows to break down data silos, creating substantial energy savings and providing one-source, turnkey delivery to put your plans into reality. Partner with us to deliver on your decarbonization, renewable energy and resilience goals, while optimizing building performance. Impact guaranteed.
Net Zero Buildings as a Service
Upgrade your infrastructure and let us handle the risk. Net Zero Buildings as a Service provides flexibility with real results, as well as ownership of your decarbonization goals and reporting.
Learn moreAdhering to new building performance standards laws
Building owners in the United States face an expanding set of priorities that now include reducing carbon emissions. States and cities across the country are passing building performance standards laws that require buildings to meet specific sustainability metrics. However, requirements vary by region and building type, so there's no one-size-fits-all solution.
Learn how we can helpYour proven path to decarbonization
Make your decarbonization ambitions a reality with the Johnson Controls Net Zero Buildings suite of solutions. Watch and learn how we can bring your vision to life.
Leading by example
Our journey to net zero at our own sites is guided by the same approach we bring to our customers. Our experts are forging a new path to sustainability at our Norman plant in Oklahoma, one of the company’s largest carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) emitters in 2020.
Learn moreLights, camera, climate action!
Johnson Controls Chief Sustainability Officer, Katie McGinty, teamed up with TED Countdown and The Climate Pledge to develop an inspiring and informative video outlining the key role buildings play in net zero strategies and driving sustainability.
The race to zero carbon requires smart buildings
Are you part of the 1/3 of business leaders who realize they need to accelerate sustainability initiatives in their buildings to meet their 2030 carbon reduction goals? Smart building technology is the key to slashing carbon while cutting costs and can get you to your climate targets. Dive into smart and sustainable building insights in our latest commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Johnson Controls.