JCI reports progress on energy efficiency, emissions reduction in 2026 Sustainability Report

CORK, Ireland, 22 April 2026: Johnson Controls International (JCI) released its 2026 Sustainability Report, outlining progress towards its sustainability goals and the outcomes delivered for customers across mission-critical industries. Making the announcement through an April 22 Press Release, JCI said the report details performance across such sectors as healthcare, advanced manufacturing and higher education.

JCI said its technologies have helped organisations save more than USD 9.5 billion in energy and operating costs across thousands of projects worldwide. The company added that the savings were achieved alongside environmental benefits equivalent to avoiding emissions from nearly six million US homes, enabling organisations to redirect capital towards strategic priorities, such as capacity expansion and workforce development.

Joakim Weidemanis, CEO, JCI, said: “Our purpose is grounded in the belief that what we do matters for human society. In the mission-critical environments we serve, performance, reliability and sustainability are foundational for the future. Our 2026 Sustainability Report shows that in the industries where failure is not an option, we put energy efficiency to work to unlock growth opportunities and enable peak performance, which frees up capital for long-term growth in the places that really matter.”

Johnson Controls said its solutions have delivered measurable results across mission-critical environments, citing projects such as a healthcare facility, where upgraded chillers and heat pumps reduced heating fuel needs by 69% and generated significant annual energy cost savings. JCI added that additional digital optimisation further increased savings, while large-scale heat pump deployments in Europe contributed to climate-neutral heating and reduced emissions.

JCI said the report highlighted a 33% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products, exceeding its 2030 target of 16%. The company added that it has also introduced new low-embodied-carbon chiller options with 44% lower embodied carbon than conventional systems.

Katie McGinty, Vice President, Chief Sustainability, External Relations Officer, JCI, said: “With energy prices on the rise, the most forward-looking companies are treating energy efficiency as a business strategy to drive every dollar into innovation, technology adoption and competitive advantage. Energy efficiency is one of the fastest ways to lower operating expenses, reduce emissions and improve performance at the same time. At Johnson Controls, we’re proud to help customers turn decarbonization into a source of financial strength and competitive advantage.”

Johnson Controls said it has reduced Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from its operations by 46% since 2017, reaching 84% of its 2030 target. The company added that 91% of its global electricity needs are being met or matched with carbon-free energy, helping reduce exposure to energy price volatility and long-term risk.

JCI said it allocated 77% of its new product research and development in 2025 to sustainability and climate-related innovation, supporting improvements in energy cost management, refrigerant transition and digital integration. The company added that its product portfolio includes heat pumps capable of delivering emissions reductions of up to 55% compared to conventional systems while reducing operating costs.

JCI said its high-efficiency chillers and heat pumps exceed regulatory requirements and contribute to improved performance in mission-critical cooling environments. The company added that its solutions also support data centres by reducing non-IT energy use through high-efficiency cooling, thermal management and building automation systems.

JCI said its technologies enable data centres to reduce energy intensity and reuse waste heat through solutions such as absorption chillers and heat pumps. The company added that the approaches support improved efficiency, resilience and operational performance while contributing to broader sustainability goals.