Johnson Controls is a leader in providing infrastructure improvements with economic impact. The company assists municipal governments in maximizing their budgets by renewing facility and municipal infrastructure, optimizing operations, reducing the environmental impact of facilities and providing secure environments for constituents and employees. The company received the 2004 World Environment Center Gold Medal for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development and has been recognized for strong commitment to Minority Business Development by the Billion Dollar Roundtable. For the past 17 years, Johnson Controls has co-sponsored the Energy Efficiency Forum in Washington D.C., seeking to raise awareness for the strategic importance of energy conservation and sustainability.
Contact Information:
Joy Clarke-Holmes
Director, Local Government & Metro Markets
507 E. Michigan Street, M8
Milwaukee, WI 53202
301-621-3609
joy.a.clarke@jci.com
Corporate Giving/Community Involvement:
Johnson Controls and its employees donated over $10 million to qualified non-profit organizations, mainly in communities where we have a local presence. Additionally, the company awards $240,000 annually in college scholarships to children of employees, selected based on academics, leadership and civic involvement. In 2005 Johnson Controls launched a three-year pilot program with Big-Brothers Big Sisters to develop a best practices model for corporate partnering. Through its CAREERCONNECT program, Johnson Controls supports partnerships with key technical colleges, community colleges and universities that offer degrees in HVAC technology and service. It helps colleges make advancements in curriculum, environment and student experience, helping to recruit and train future heating and air conditioning technicians.
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