Johnson Controls CEO: ‘Humanity has 7 years to cut global emissions by half–but we can decarbonize buildings ahead of schedule’

Climate action is not only urgent for our future on the planet–it’s also becoming a license to operate and a prerequisite for strategic success. As governments strive to step up their climate commitments, climate disclosure is moving from purely environmental to financial regulation–and for good reason. People care about sustainability: 71% of job applicants screen for sustainability when choosing employers, and companies with strong environmental, social, and governance (ESG) scores yield higher-than-average market returns, profitability, and dividends.