- CSO Katie McGinty named to Constellation Research 2023 ESG50
global list of top sustainability executives
- Follows year of sustainability milestones at Johnson
Controls, on the way to net zero
- ESG50 leaders are spearheading sustainability in
their fields, through new business models, emerging technologies
and ethical, humane leadership
CORK, Ireland, March 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Katie McGinty, vice president and chief
sustainability and external relations officer at Johnson Controls,
(NYSE: JCI), a global leader for smart, healthy, sustainable
buildings, has been named to the 2023 Constellation
Research ESG50. The ESG50 lists the most influential global
executives who are advancing sustainability in their fields through
new business models, emerging technologies and ethical, humane
leadership. This award follows a year of sustainability
milestones at Johnson Controls as the company focused on
delivering net zero building technology to tackle the 40% of global
emissions caused by buildings.
"Katie is a career climate champion who is driving accelerated
climate progress for our company and our customers, with a rare
combination of optimism, business prowess, and scientific rigor,"
says George Oliver, chairman and CEO
of Johnson Controls. "At this moment in history, when every action
counts, we are fortunate to have a passionate and compassionate
people leader who also knows how to put science, technology,
financing, and partnership to work to build a sustainable
future."
Johnson Controls is creating and deploying technology – the
smart building trifecta of energy-efficient equipment, clean
electrification and systemic digitalization – to accelerate its own
net zero journey. The company already has reduced absolute Scope 1
and 2 emissions by 42%, or more than 455,000 metric tons, on the
way to its 2030 Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) target of
55%. The company also is ahead on reducing absolute Scope 3
customer emissions, achieving a reduction of 14%, or more than 18
million metric tons, on the way to its 2030 SBTi target of 16%.
Johnson Controls offers its customers end-to-end advisory,
energy-efficient equipment, systemic digitalization, and services
designed to make old and new buildings fit for net zero. Simply
retrofitting with efficient modern systems can save at least 30
percent to 40 percent in energy, emissions and costs, but the real
gamechanger is systemic digitalization. Johnson Controls OpenBlue
can double emissions savings by using sensors, edge computing,
cloud connectivity and AI analytics to integrate systems and
optimize entire buildings.
OpenBlue Net Zero Advisor is an all-in-one tool for carbon
footprint assessment, target setting, emissions management, and
tracking. It aggregates data from global building portfolios to
provide insights on reducing building emissions and to facilitate
accurate and transparent global reporting. OpenBlue Enterprise
Manager translates building operational data into actionable
intelligence, enabling real-time, predictive optimization of
individual equipment and whole building systems. It cuts energy
needs while seamlessly integrating behind-the-meter renewable
energy assets and storage.
Since its launch in 2020, Johnson Controls OpenBlue has earned
recognition and awards, including a 2023 IoT Breakthrough Award,
for transforming buildings into "intelligent business partners to
reduce energy costs, improve the occupant experience and advance
net zero goals." Johnson Controls has opened OpenBlue Innovation
Centers in locations around the world, inviting business and public
leaders to come and see smart, net zero building technology in
action, and exchange knowledge on smart, healthy, sustainable
building practices.
In addition, the company has introduced "Net Zero Buildings as a
Service," a partnership model that allows organizations to deploy
technology to start their net zero journeys, without upfront
capital costs. "Net Zero Buildings as a Service" guarantees energy
savings and pays project costs from the savings. Johnson Controls
has used this and other innovative financing structures to help
partners and customers cut over 37 million metric tons of
emissions, and to save partners over $7.8
billion in energy and operational costs over the course of
their projects. Projects can deliver such profound energy savings
that they yield returns above project costs – revenue that
organizations can invest in business growth.
"Katie McGinty exemplifies the
kind of leadership needed right now, with an undaunted vision for a
sustainable future, and operating on the proven principle that ESG
drives business outperformance," said R "Ray" Wang, founder and CEO
of Constellation Research.
McGinty has received numerous awards and recognitions, including
honorary doctorates from Muhlenberg University, Dickinson College, and Clarion State University. In
2022, Sustainability Magazine named her one of the Top 10 Woman in
Sustainability and in 2023 honored her in the Top 100. WomenInc.
Magazine named her one of the Most Influential Women Executives in
Corporate America. She was named a Global Leader for Tomorrow by
the World Economic Forum, and Woman of the Year by the Women's
Council on Energy and the Environment. She serves on the
International Steering Committee of the World Sustainable
Development Summit, and on the boards of the Energy Futures
Initiative, the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy,
and the Scott Institute for Energy Innovation of Carnegie Mellon University.
Johnson Controls has ranked for 16 years as one of the World's
Most Ethical Companies. The company has earned a platinum rating
from EcoVadis and a top ESG rating from Sustainalytics. CDP,
Corporate Knights, and the Financial Times have distinguished
Johnson Controls as a climate leader. Johnson Controls has an AAA
rating from MSCI and was named to the Clean200 for its high
proportion of sustainable revenue. 3BL named Johnson Controls one
of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens, and the company was named to
Fortune's Change the World list.
CONSTELLATION
RESEARCH:
Elle Froze
Direct: +1 414 254
3525
Email:
elle@constellationr.com
|
JOHNSON
CONTROLS:
Olivia
Coker-Decker
Direct: +41 79 672 10
53
Email:
olivia.cokerdecker@jci.com
|
About Constellation Research
Constellation Research is a technology research and advisory
firm based in Silicon Valley. We deliver strategic guidance to
companies seeking to transform their businesses through the early
adoption of disruptive technology. Our analysts draw on their
experiences as practitioners to deliver pragmatic advice to CXOs
leading digital transformation within their organizations. Clients
include board of directors, C-suite executives, line-of-business
leaders, and IT visionaries who are not afraid to challenge the
status quo. Our mission is to conduct research on emerging
technologies, identify and validate trends, and empower our clients
to succeed in the digital economy. Constellation Research also
hosts DisrupTV, a show hosted by our founder R "Ray" Wang, which
features disruptive leaders and reaches 40k+ viewers each week.
Visit www.constellationr.com for more information and
follow @Constellation Research on social platforms.
About Johnson Controls
At Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), we transform the environments
where people live, work, learn and play. As the global leader in
smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to
reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and
the planet.
Building on a proud history of nearly 140 years of innovation,
we deliver the blueprint of the future for industries such as
healthcare, schools, data centers, airports, stadiums,
manufacturing and beyond through OpenBlue, our comprehensive
digital offering.
Today, with a global team of 100,000 experts in more than 150
countries, Johnson Controls offers the world's largest portfolio of
building technology and software as well as service solutions from
some of the most trusted names in the industry.
Visit www.johnsoncontrols.com for more information and
follow @Johnson Controls on social platforms.
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