Johnson Controls named among most sustainable companies

The Global 100 is an annual project and inclusion on the list is limited to a select group of the top 100 large-cap companies in the world. The Global 100 is recognized as the gold standard in corporate sustainability analysis and ranking. Companies named to the Global 100 are the top overall sustainability performers in their respective industrial sectors.

“Our selection is due to the hard work of our 170,000 employees around the globe who recognize the importance of sustainability in their work,” said Alex Molinaroli, chairman and chief executive officer of Johnson Controls.  “Sustainability is at the heart of what we do for our customers and the communities we serve.”

Johnson Controls has been named to this elite list four times since inception in 2005.

“We are pleased to see the inclusion of Johnson Controls on the 2014 Global 100 Index. Corporate Knights congratulates Johnson Controls on being the top ranked U.S.-based automobile and components company on the list in 2014,” said Toby Heaps, chief executive officers of Corporate Knights Inc.

About Johnson Controls:

Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and industrial leader serving customers in more than 150 countries.

Our 170,000 employees create quality products, services and solutions to optimize energy and operational efficiencies of buildings; lead-acid automotive batteries and advanced batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles; and interior systems for automobiles. Our commitment to sustainability dates back to our roots in 1885, with the invention of the first electric room thermostat.

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