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London Climate Action Week 2025
We are at London Climate Action Week
June 21-29 | London, UK | #LCAW2025
Sustainability That Makes Business Sense
At Johnson Controls, we combine innovative technologies, flexible financing, and deep expertise to help turn buildings from one of the biggest contributors to climate change into powerful drivers of positive impact. Smart, sustainable buildings don’t just reduce carbon emissions, they also cut energy bills, meet stakeholder expectations, strengthen operational resilience, and help attract and retain a purpose-led workforce.
Live at climate week
Johnson Controls celebrates 140 years of innovation and leadership
Since 1885, Johnson Controls has led the way in transforming the built environment, pioneering industry advancements such as the automatic sprinkler and the room thermostat. Today, we take pride in serving over 4 million customers worldwide with intelligent, secure, sustainable, and health-conscious building solutions.
As we commemorate this remarkable 140-year milestone, we pay tribute to our heritage of innovation while embracing a future dedicated to addressing our clients' most pressing needs. With close to 8,000 patents and significant investments in research and development, our journey is only beginning.
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Cracking the Code: Decarbonising the Built Environment
Hosted by Johnson Controls, Microsoft, and KPMG
Join us for a powerful, in-person event during London Climate Week that explores how smart buildings and digital innovation are transforming the built environment into a strategic driver of sustainability, cost efficiency, and business growth.
Venue: Microsoft 2 Kingdom Street, Paddington W2 6BD

Do the practical realities of decarbonising buildings require a systems thinking approach?
Hosted by Johnson Controls and Accenture
Given the market headwinds, the event will discuss the political, economic, social, and technological challenges and solutions that the industry will need to consider. Our speakers will provide insight into practical and solutions, as well as the latest innovations. We aim to provide tangible next steps for the audience to take away.
Venue: 30 Fenchurch Street, London EC3M 3BD

Achieve Sustainability Without Compromise
Why settle for a trade-off between environmental responsibility and financial performance? At Johnson Controls, we make it possible to achieve both. Our advanced smart building solutions are designed to help organisations cut operational costs while dramatically reducing their carbon footprint.
By combining intelligent automation, real-time data insights and sustainable engineering, we enable businesses to meet their environmental targets and financial objectives in tandem. Whether you're working towards net-zero or simply aiming to boost energy efficiency, our technologies deliver measurable results, both economically and environmentally.
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Our leaders at London Climate Action Week

Katie McGinty
Vice President and Chief Sustainability and External Relations Officer

Andy Ellis
Vice President & General Manager, UK & Ireland, Nordics & Subscriber

Renae Kezar
VP Corporate Sustainability and Regulatory Affairs
"At Johnson Controls we’re proving that sustainability isn’t a profitability trade-off, it’s a competitive advantage! Through efficiency, electrification, and digitalisation, buildings are becoming part of the solution, demonstrating that environmental impact and economic success can go hand in hand.”
- Katie McGinty, Vice President and Chief Sustainability and External Relations Officer
Sustainable Building Transformation Success Stories
At Johnson Controls, we’re helping organisations translate their sustainability ambitions into real-world results. From shrinking carbon footprints to enhancing building efficiency, these success stories highlight how innovative technologies and collaborative partnerships are delivering meaningful climate action.
Empowering Derwent London with Data-Driven Sustainability
Derwent London, a leading property developer known for its innovative and design-led approach to commercial real estate, partnered with Johnson Controls to accelerate its sustainability journey.
By leveraging the power of data and artificial intelligence through the OpenBlue platform, Derwent London is transforming how its buildings operate - enhancing energy efficiency, reducing emissions, and meeting the evolving expectations of environmentally conscious tenants. This collaboration is not only helping to deliver immediate cost savings but also future-proofs their portfolio in a rapidly changing regulatory and market landscape.
Learn moreHelping Hounslow Council Halve Carbon Emissions Across Public Buildings
In partnership with Johnson Controls, Hounslow Council has achieved a significant milestone in its climate action strategy—cutting carbon emissions from public buildings by 50%.
Through the deployment of advanced energy efficiency measures, smart building technologies, and data-led optimisation, the council is not only reducing its environmental impact but also setting a strong example for local authorities across the UK. This initiative demonstrates how targeted investment and innovation can deliver measurable progress towards net-zero goals while enhancing the performance and sustainability of public infrastructure.
Learn moreShaping the Future of Sustainable Data Centre Technology
One Design - Any Location
As organisations across the globe accelerate their adoption of artificial intelligence and cloud-based services, regions such as Europe and the Middle East are witnessing a sharp rise in demand for high-performance, energy-efficient data centre infrastructure. In response, Johnson Controls is strategically expanding its product portfolio and manufacturing footprint to ensure timely delivery and regional availability.
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Johnson Controls launches YORK® YVAM Air-cooled Magnetic Bearing Chiller in Europe to meet increased Data Centre demand in the region
The YORK® YVAM chiller consumes 40% less power annually while still delivering the same cooling capacity as other available solutions.
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Why ABI Research Named Us a Leader in Data Centre Innovation
Johnson Controls has been recognised by ABI Research as the leading provider in data centre thermal management - an accolade that underscores our steadfast dedication to innovation, energy efficiency, and dependable performance in mission-critical environments.
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Spotlight on Our Commitment to Sustainability
Rooted in Sustainable Growth
At Johnson Controls, sustainability isn’t just a goal - it’s a guiding principle that shapes every aspect of our business. From the way we design our products to how we operate our facilities and support our customers, environmental responsibility is embedded in our purpose and long-term strategy. We are committed to driving meaningful change through innovation, efficiency, and collaboration.
Discover how we’re turning ambition into action in our 2025 Sustainability Report, where we outline our progress, priorities, and the impact we’re making across the globe.
Read our 2025 Sustainability Report