Johnson Controls and BT Group To Speed Up Net Zero

The firms state that they will use their expertise in sustainable building management and global networking to help customers reduce emissions

Global sustainable buildings specialist Johnson Controls is collaborating with telecom major BT Group to help clients benefit from smart technology to digitally monitor and optimise energy use in workplaces. The partnership states that structures from offices to factories can all benefit helping customers reach net zero faster while cutting operating costs. The firms state that they will use their expertise in sustainable building management and global networking to help customers reduce emissions to achieve net zero faster.

According to the World Green Building Council, buildings exude about 40% of greenhouse gas emissions and the International Energy Agency finds that they consume at least 30% of energy globally. Meanwhile, 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 offer a solution that leverages smart building technology and Johnson Controls' OpenBlue digital platform connected by secure 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 energise employees with their sustainability mission.”

Sarwar Khan, global head of digital sustainability, Business, BT, said, “Our collaboration 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."