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Johnson Controls International·Electrical Equipment / Lighting·Prague, Czech Republic·Founded 1992·Last verified 25 April 2026
55
out of 100
Making progressPending Review

Johnson Controls has delivered measurable absolute emissions reductions across Scope 1 and 2 (48% since 2017), beating SBTi near-term targets ahead of schedule. Weaknesses: Scope 3 tracking covers only use of sold products, not full supply chain; renewable energy at 56% globally with reliance on unbundled RECs; no quantified nature footprint or TNFD disclosure; ongoing regulatory lead monitoring at a recycling facility and NAM membership without published climate reform distance.

The calculation

Every score shows its working.

Same formula for every company. No curve. No private weighting.

SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × Scale
Industry base impact
Electrical Equipment / Lighting sector ceiling.
45 / 100
Performance score
Sum of the 10 rubric questions, scored 0–10 each.
63 / 100
Raw score
Weighted average before scale penalty.
(0.3 × 45) + (0.7 × 63) = 57.6
Scale penalty
Multiplier based on absolute emissions volume — physics-first.
× 0.95
Final score
Rounded. Making progress.
55 / 100
The ten questions

Where Johnson Controls International is strong, and where it isn't.

Strongest on Transparency & Accountability and Carbon Footprint — Operations (8/10, 7/10). Weakest on Nature & Biodiversity Impact and Controversies & Red Flags (4/10, 6/10).

Where the evidence comes from

Every document used, listed.

14 sources used in this assessment. All publicly available. Each row shows which rubric questions it informed.

[1]Self-reported
Corporate Sustainability — Reports and Policies
Ongoing
Q1Q7Q9
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[2]Third-party verified
2024 CDP Climate Change Disclosure
2024
Q1Q9
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[3]Public record
Johnson Controls Reports Solid Progress Toward Sustainability Targets in 2024 Sustainability Report
2024
Q2
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[4]Self-reported
Corporate Sustainability — Environment
Ongoing
Q2Q4Q5Q6
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[5]Self-reported
Corporate Sustainability — Sustainability
Ongoing
Q3
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[6]Public record
Johnson Controls Highlights Building-Centric Decarbonization in 2025 Sustainability Report
2025
Q3
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[7]Third-party verified
Johnson Controls and Constellation Support Development of New Solar Projects
2023
Q4
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[8]Self-reported
johnsoncontrols.com — cdp climate change jci full final submission
Unknown
Q5
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[9]Public record
Johnson Controls Releases 2024 Sustainability Report
2024
Q6
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[10]Third-party verified
2024 Water Verification Statement
2024
Q7
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[11]Public record
Johnson Controls Science-Based Emission Reduction Targets Approved
2021
Q8
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[12]Third-party verified
Exerica ESG Profile — Johnson Controls
Unknown
Q8
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[13]Third-party verified
InfluenceMap LobbyMap — Johnson Controls
2022
Q10
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[14]Public record
Johnson Controls Facility — Ambient Lead Monitoring Data
Ongoing
Q10
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Johnson Controls International in context

Where Johnson Controls International sits among electrical equipment / lighting peers.

Among the 9 major electrical equipment / lighting brands we've scored, Johnson Controls International sits 3rd of 9.

3/9
Johnson Controls International's rank
43
Industry average
30
Industry low
56
Industry high
How this score has moved

Johnson Controls International's score over time.

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What's being contested

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About Johnson Controls International

Johnson Controls International is a Milwaukee-based building technology and industrial controls manufacturer, founded in 1992. The company designs HVAC, security, fire safety, and building management systems for commercial and residential sectors globally. It operates over 1,000 facilities across manufacturing, service, and support operations, positioning it as a major player in the electrical equipment and smart building infrastructure sector.

Founded
1992
Headquarters
Prague, Czech Republic
Employees
~100,000
Annual revenue
~$23B
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