Green Both Ways: Smart Building Solutions for Cost and Carbon Savings

Rethinking Buildings: From Cost Centres to Climate Solutions

Buildings are responsible for nearly 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions, with the majority - around 75% - stemming from day-to-day operations. Traditionally, buildings have been viewed as financial liabilities due to their high running costs and environmental footprint. But what if they could become part of the solution: cutting emissions, supporting occupant wellbeing, and improving financial performance?

In commercial buildings, approximately 30% of energy is typically wasted. This inefficiency presents a major opportunity for building owners and operators to enhance performance and reduce operating expenses¹. Whether you're striving to meet ambitious sustainability targets or responding to tightening emissions regulations, the challenge remains the same: how to invest in improvements that deliver both environmental and economic returns - without stretching limited budgets.

The good news? You no longer have to choose between sustainability and savings. Today’s smart building technologies can deliver both.
 

Smarter Systems for a Greener Future

We have the technology today that can make a real impact and balance both needs. With smart, integrated systems, we can deliver positive outcomes for people, the planet and even business balance sheets.

• Efficient Heating and Cooling through Electrification
  Modern heat pump systems offer a powerful route to decarbonisation. These energy-efficient solutions not only meet today’s environmental standards but also improve indoor air quality and occupant comfort. By capturing and repurposing heat (such as using waste heat from cooling to produce hot water) these systems maximise energy use in innovative ways. Johnson Controls offers one of the world’s most comprehensive HVAC portfolios, engineered for optimal energy performance.
   
• Harnessing the Power of IoT and Data
  Digital transformation is revolutionising building operations. By integrating IoT sensors and smart meters, facilities can gain real-time insights into energy and water usage, enabling proactive management and optimisation. Platforms like OpenBlue (Recently recognised by Verdantix as a leader in digital building operations) help identify high-impact energy-saving opportunities and streamline decision-making. With features like predictive analytics and space utilisation insights.
  
  Find out how OpenBlue supports both environmental goals and operational efficiency.²
   
• Flexible Financing for Sustainable Upgrades
  Budget constraints often delay critical upgrades. Johnson Controls’ tailored Capital Funding options, can unlock cost savings and greater financial agility. By entrusting the deployment, management and integration of essential infrastructure to our experienced team, you can reduce upfront capital outlay, enhance cash flow, and benefit from a variety of customisable financing models designed to meet your specific operational and strategic goals.
    

Transform Your Building into a Strategic Asset

By adopting advanced technologies and integrated solutions, your facilities can become powerful tools for reducing emissions, improving occupant wellbeing, and strengthening your bottom line. Sustainability and profitability are no longer at odds - they are aligned, and achievable, with the right approach.
 

References

¹ U.S. Department of Energy, About the Commercial Buildings Integration Program
² Johnson Controls expands AI features in OpenBlue digital ecosystem