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Net Zero Buildings
Reduce costs and meet your net zero and green buildings goalsAchieving your net zero carbon building goals has never been easier
Buildings are responsible for approximately 40% of global carbon emissions, underscoring the critical need for sustainable practices in the construction and operation of our built environment. Johnson Controls is uniquely positioned to assist clients worldwide in achieving their net zero objectives.
The path to decarbonisation can appear overwhelming due to rapidly evolving trends, shifting regulations, certification mandates, and available incentives. However, with a well-established approach, we equip you with the necessary knowledge and facilitate your transition toward net zero with appropriate resources, expertise, and solutions, regardless of whether you're initiating this journey or are already progressing.
Key Considerations in the Decarbonisation Journey:
Johnson Controls can help you achieve your energy saving goals with a proven path to net zero.
Understanding green buildings
Green buildings are designed to reduce the overall impact on human health and the natural environment by efficiently using energy, water, and other resources, protecting occupant health, and reducing waste, pollution, and environmental degradation.
Defining net zero buildings
Net zero buildings are highly energy-efficient structures that produce as much energy on-site as they consume over the course of a year, typically through renewable energy sources such as solar or wind power.
Clarifying net zero carbon buildings
Net zero carbon buildings are designed to eliminate all carbon emissions associated with their operations. This is achieved by minimising energy consumption and offsetting any remaining emissions through renewable energy generation or other carbon offset measures.
Why net zero?
Unlock significant savings through proven energy efficiency solutions and digital tools. By working with Johnson Controls experts, you can identify energy inefficiencies in your building and implement strategies that lead to long-term cost reduction.
Upgrade your facility with minimal risk. Pay for infrastructure updates using the energy savings they generate through performance contracting and flexible payment options, ensuring modernisation without upfront financial burdens.

Tailored energy and renewable solutions make energy more affordable and sustainable for your facility. Johnson Controls brings deep expertise to optimise your energy expenditures, paving the way for smarter investments.
Meet evolving regional standards and regulations on carbon reduction while taking advantage of government incentives designed to accelerate your journey to net zero. Compliance can now go hand-in-hand with cost savings.
Many organisations struggle with where to begin. Johnson Controls helps clarify the path forward - what steps to take, what pitfalls to avoid, and how to make meaningful investments toward net zero.
Achieve net zero with our proven approach
Goal setting and advisory services
Gain strategic advice on trends, policy updates, and compliance requirements. We work across the built environment to create tailored roadmaps for your decarbonisation goals.
Safe, secure and healthy environments
Decarbonise your operations while prioritising occupant safety and health. Green buildings designed with these factors in mind contribute to both sustainability and well-being.
Digitally enabled environments
Implement cutting-edge digital tools to enhance energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. These innovations help you transform your building into a digitally enabled, net zero-ready environment.
Efficient infrastructure
Whether retrofitting existing structures or planning new developments, our infrastructure solutions focus on driving efficiencies that conserve energy and reduce emissions.
Sustainable operations
Lock in savings and sustainability with predictive maintenance and other operational strategies designed to maximise the lifecycle efficiency of your building.
Distributed energy resources
Generate your own renewable energy to reduce dependency on grid power. This approach ensures a reliable and zero-carbon electricity source for your operations.
Renewable energy supply services
For facilities where on-site renewable generation is not feasible, Johnson Controls offers solutions to decarbonise your electricity consumption using off-site renewable energy sources.

Industry recognised certification
Demonstrate progress through transparent decarbonisation dashboards and secure industry-recognised certifications such as LEED Zero. This boosts your credibility as a leader in sustainability.

The Johnson Controls journey towards carbon neutrality
As we support our customers in navigating their carbon transition and reducing the environmental impact of their facilities, we remain committed to advancing our own net zero journey - exceeding targets ahead of schedule. By setting the standard, we drive emissions reductions within our operations and across our supply chain, while also championing social responsibility and fostering a positive employee experience.
Read our 2024 sustainability reportAchieve net zero: plan, digitise, implement
We craft a clear and strategic roadmap to guide your next steps toward net zero, leveraging industry-leading expertise to simplify complex data and unlock significant energy savings. Our integrated approach ensures seamless, end-to-end execution, helping you meet your decarbonisation, renewable energy, and resilience objectives while enhancing building performance. With us, results aren’t just promised - they’re delivered.

Net Zero Buildings as a Managed Service
Transform your infrastructure with minimal risk. Our ‘net zero buildings as a service’ model offers a flexible, results-driven approach, allowing you to modernise with confidence. Gain full control over your sustainability goals and compliance reporting while we handle the complexities of decarbonisation.
Learn moreYour trusted path to a sustainable future
Turn your net zero vision into reality with Johnson Controls’ comprehensive net zero buildings solutions. From planning to implementation, we provide the expertise and technology needed to achieve measurable progress in sustainability. Discover how we can make your goals actionable and impactful.
Lights, camera, climate action!
Johnson Controls Chief Sustainability Officer, Katie McGinty, joins forces with TED Countdown and The Climate Pledge in an insightful video exploring the critical role of buildings in global net zero strategies. This collaboration highlights how innovative solutions can accelerate the transition to a more sustainable future.
Johnson Controls - Helping your business achieve net zero and reduce costs
Johnson Controls is your trusted partner in turning ambitious carbon goals into reality. With our ‘net zero buildings’ suite of solutions, we deliver industry-leading advisory, design, and deployment services that guarantee impact.
Whether modernising your facility, optimising energy consumption, or implementing renewable energy systems, we ensure cost-effective and sustainable outcomes. From helping you meet compliance standards to unlocking financial incentives, we simplify the transition to net zero. Let Johnson Controls help you take the next step toward a greener, more cost-efficient future while enhancing your operational resilience.