Where do data centres fit in Johnson Controls' green goals?
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Where do data centres fit in Johnson Controls' green goals? April 24, 2026 Johnson Controls outlines emissions cuts and energy efficiency gains as data centres face rising demand and tighter sustainability expectations Johnson Controls is setting out its approach to sustainable data centre operations as part of its 2026 Sustainability Report, detailing emissions reductions, efficiency improvements and progress towards net zero by 2040. The report arrives as global carbon dioxide levels continue to rise, with the World Meteorological Organization recording a 3.5 parts per million (ppm) increase between 2023 and 2024 - the largest rise since measurements began in 1957. Against this backdrop, data centre operators face increasing pressure to manage energy use and emissions while supporting growing demand for AI and cloud services. Johnson Controls positions its work across decarbonisation, energy efficiency and thermal management as central to this challenge, particularly in mission-critical environments such as data centres where uptime is essential. Emissions targets and governance. The company has reported a 46% reduction in operational carbon emissions against a 2017 baseline, placing it on track to exceed its 2030 target of 55%. This progress forms part of a wider plan to reach net zero operational emissions by 2040. To support delivery, Johnson Controls has...
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Johnson Controls is developing solutions that reuse waste heat, transforming facilities from energy consumers into potential sources of usable heat.
