Johnson Controls International, a world leader in building technologies and solutions, has joined the World Green Economy Organization (WGEO) as one of its ultra-modern affiliate members beneath the Private Sector Platform. The companys dedication to sustainability dates to its inception in 1885, underscored the significance of private sector investments to improve the green economy via research and development, as well as collaboration with governments.

Johnson Controls, which operates in 150 countries, sees its role within the WGEO as a leading strategic partner that will have a positive influence in bettering the partnership and mutual cooperation between non-public and public sectors via initiatives that promote innovative solutions involving clean and sustainable energy.

His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of WGEO, said: The WGEO has constantly maintained its keenness towards improving the private sectors involvement in finding sustainable solutions that make contributions in supporting the international goals of the Green Economy Agenda. WGEO welcomes Johnson Controls strong commitment and participation to this international goal, while constantly leading many companies in their quest to energy efficiency via its works. It sets a good example to the worlds businesses that one can be driving growth while making sure environmental sustainability via technology and innovation.

HE Al Tayer added: The WGEO has a pivotal role in merchandising the huge acceptance of the green economy, and its developing significance throughout all levels. We believe in the energy of change inherent in joint action, particularly when all stakeholders have an opportunity to make a contribution to the efforts and plans for the transition to a global green economy.

Tomas Brannemo, VP & President, Building Solutions, EMEALA, Johnson Controls, said: Leading daring change and taking part on breakthrough projects and technologies is only possible when there is a platform for collaboration, and WGEO provides this platform as an international organization committed to facilitating partnerships. Johnson Controls shares these common values with WGEO. We have a strong dedication to promoting sustainable monetary growth, social development, and environmental sustainability. It is clear to us that business plays a crucial role in the transition to a green economy by offering environmental advantages in conjunction with financial opportunities.

Johnson Controls is a company formed by Warren Johnson long before carbon footprint and climate change have turn out to be headlines of the day. It was launched to explore new approaches to harness and preserve energy resources, and as a end result of today, it has developed a culture of customer-focused innovation. The organization has implemented over 3,000 energy-saving projects across the world, contributing to billions of dollars of power savings as well as a discount of more than 26 million metric tons of carbon emissions from its clients facilities.

From his side, Claude Allain, Vice president & General Manager Middle East & Africa, Johnson Controls, said: The opportunities of the green economy are so extensive throughout the globe they can be in contrast to the industrial revolution. However, investments to increase the green economy are required to scale it and Johnson Controls as a company plays an energetic role by investing in R&D, partnering with universities, and taking part with local governments to make sure we have the talent and right regulatory framework for the green economy to thrive.

The company finds it imperative to work on solutions that will allow smart cities and healthy communities to thrive, thinking about the worlds growing population estimated to live in cities by year the 2050 and thereby integrating sustainability in companies operations has increasingly turn out to be a priority.

Since inception in 2016, spearheaded by the UAE in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme, the WGEO has been working with businesses and other private corporations to catalyze key areas that would drive activities for the green economy such as unlocking green capital, harnessing frontier technologies, facilitating public-private partnerships, and advertising global cooperation and knowledge sharing of innovative and scalable projects.