Johnson Controls Receives NAESCO Distinguished Member Award for Sustainability Initiatives

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Johnson Controls, the global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, has been recognized for its green collaboration with the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections (DPS&C) and the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC). The sustainable infrastructure improvements completed in participating correctional facilities are projected to drive a combined $160M in savings. Additionally, the award highlights the impact of Johnson Controls Green Learning Labs, which have resulted in a 4% recidivism rate for graduates, significantly lower than the national average of 77% of released inmates reoffending within 5 years.

Key Takeaways:

  • Johnson Controls received the NAESCO Distinguished Member Award for its green collaboration with the Louisiana DPS&C and the Virginia VADOC, which is projected to drive a combined $160M in savings.
  • The award recognizes the impact of Johnson Controls Green Learning Labs, which has resulted in a 4% recidivism rate for graduates, significantly lower than the national average of 77%.
  • The HVAC training programs implemented in facilities across Louisiana and Virginia have earned graduates up to 15 industry certifications, concentrated on commercial applications.
  • Johnson Controls has implemented performance contracts for departments of corrections in 22 states, managing more than $570M in active performance guarantees.
  • The company has set ambitious environmental, social, and governance goals, including targets to double customers' emission reductions through OpenBlue digitally enabled connected solutions.
  • The Green Learning Labs support incarcerated individuals in their rehabilitation and provide the tools to achieve gainful employment upon release.

Statistics:

  • The sustainable infrastructure improvements completed in participating correctional facilities are projected to drive a combined $160M in savings.
  • The Green Learning Labs have resulted in a 4% recidivism rate for graduates, significantly lower than the national average of 77%.
  • Over 96% of graduates across 160 participants in Louisiana and Virginia's correctional facilities have successfully remained outside the prison system.
  • Johnson Controls has implemented performance contracts for departments of corrections in 22 states, managing more than $570M in active performance guarantees.

Sources:

  • "Johnson Controls Receives NAESCO Distinguished Member Award for Sustainability Initiatives" (press release, Johnson Controls International plc)
  • Dr. Timothy Unruh, executive director at NAESCO
  • Mark Reinbold, vice president of global sustainability solutions and services at Johnson Controls