Smart buildings technology combined with secure
connectivity will enable customers to better digitalise, analyse
and optimise energy use in buildings
CORK, Ireland, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BT and
Johnson Controls today announced a new collaboration to help
business customers in the UK and internationally benefit from smart
buildings technology to digitally monitor, analyse and optimise
energy use in workplaces. Buildings from offices to factories can
all benefit, helping customers reach Net Zero faster while reducing
operating costs.
The global leaders in their respective fields will build on
their extensive expertise in sustainable building management and
global networking to make it easier for customers to reduce
emissions from buildings around the world.
Sarwar Khan, global head of
digital sustainability, Business, BT, said: "Our collaboration with
Johnson Controls will help BT deliver on its pledge to help
customers avoid 60 million tonnes of CO2 by the end of March 2030. Customers will benefit from better
visibility and management of energy data from connected buildings,
helping them reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, and reach Net
Zero faster."
According to the World Green Building Council, buildings are
responsible for almost 40 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions and
the IEA finds they consume at least 30 per cent of energy globally.
Smart and sustainable buildings are on the rise as they represent a
key opportunity in helping to meet climate targets. At the same
time, the number of subsystems, IoT devices and data is increasing
exponentially, driving demand for secure and reliable networks.
Connectivity to the cloud is now needed in areas within buildings
that may have been poorly served by legacy networking
solutions.
The two parties are offering a solution that leverages smart
building technology and Johnson Controls' OpenBlue digital
platform connected by secure and resilient networks that can
improve data capture, enhance security, and provide effective
management of connected buildings at scale.
Katie McGinty, vice president and
chief sustainability and external relations officer, Johnson
Controls, said: "With the powerful combination of technology
and partnerships, coupled with government incentives, there has
never been a more opportune time to drive sustainability leadership
and action. The collaboration between Johnson Controls and BT will
unlock new potential for customers to further reduce emissions, cut
costs and energize employees with their sustainability
mission."
Using the combined technologies, BT and Johnson Controls will be
running a live demo at BT's research facilities in Adastral
Park.
About BT Group
BT Group is the UK's leading provider of fixed and mobile
telecommunications and related secure digital products, solutions
and services. We also provide managed telecommunications, security
and network and IT infrastructure services to customers across 180
countries.
BT Group consists of three customer-facing units: Business
covers companies and public services in the UK and internationally;
Consumer serves individuals and families in the UK; Openreach is an
independently governed, wholly owned subsidiary wholesaling fixed
access infrastructure services to its customers - over 650
communications providers across the UK.
British Telecommunications plc is a wholly owned subsidiary of
BT Group plc and encompasses virtually all businesses and assets of
the BT Group. BT Group plc is listed on the London Stock
Exchange.
For more information, visit www.bt.com/about
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.
Contact: Louise
Colledge, Louise.Colledge@jci.com
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