Raysonho @ Open Grid Scheduler / Scalable Grid EngineMicrosoft has named Johnson Controls as its Global Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Partner of the Year.
The Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards recognise Microsoft partners that have developed and delivered outstanding Microsoft-based applications, services, and devices during the past year. Awards are classified into various categories, with honourees selected from more than 4,200 submitted nominations from over 100 countries.
Johnson Controls was commended for demonstrating excellence in innovation and implementing customer solutions utilising Microsoft technology alongside its OpenBlue suite of connected solutions which use the cloud, edge, AI, and machine learning to break down data siloes and connect core building equipment and electrified systems.
The company cites progress made by UK-based Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) Derwent London in achieving its net zero carbon emissions target as evidence of its successful collaboration with Microsoft. Derwent’s digital and innovation manager, Michael Simons agrees, saying: “As we work towards 2030, our highly collaborative partnership with Johnson Controls means we’re constantly going to find new ways to innovate and fine-tune our portfolio. They are truly experts in driving smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, and offered value at every opportunity.”
Johnson Controls also has launched a growing international network of OpenBlue Innovation Centres that serve as regional knowledge hubs, allowing public and private leaders to see for themselves how to use digitalisation to accelerate climate action.
Climate change is a defining theme of this century. Almost 40% of global emissions come from buildings, and the world has only seven years to reduce total global emissions by at least 43% to keep global warming to 1.5° Celsius.
“Nobody can win the climate race or protect people from the health impact of global challenges alone, but together we can,” says Rodney Clark, the company’s chief commercial officer. “Climate change is a defining theme of this century. Almost 40% of global emissions come from buildings, and the world has only seven years to reduce total global emissions by at least 43% to keep global warming to 1.5° Celsius. Johnson Controls and Microsoft are united in our mission to use digitalisation to accelerate the net zero transformation of buildings globally.”
Johnson Controls is using OpenBlue to accelerate its own net zero journey. Since 2017, the company reports it has cut its own absolute emissions by more than 455,000 metric tons and reduced absolute customer emissions by over 18 million metric tons – roughly equal to the carbon sequestered by 300 million trees after 10 years of growth.
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