Johnson Controls Named to Canada's 50 Most Responsible Corporations

Mon Jul 13, 2009 3:15pm EDT
 
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MILWAUKEE, July 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI) has been
recognized by Jantzi Research and Maclean's magazine as one of Canada's Top 50
Most Responsible Corporations based on environmental, social and governance
practices. 

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"CSR performance impacts business and consumer decisions, and the emphasis
placed on CSR is continuing to increase," Jantzi Research President Michael
Jantzi said in announcing the award. He noted "the significant effort it takes
to develop CSR policies and put them into practice throughout your
organization. We are pleased to recognize Johnson Controls as a top
performer." 

The recognition further validates Johnson Controls' approach to CSR, which
focuses on employee engagement and development, volunteerism and community
outreach, and workforce and supplier diversity. The integration of CSR into
the company's business operations has generated invaluable goodwill in the
communities where it does business.

"Through our products and services we impact the lives of millions of
consumers each day," said Charles A. Harvey, vice president, Diversity and
Public Affairs at Johnson Controls. "Our employees are  continuously working
to refine our CSR initiatives to support the success of our customers and
ensure the growth of our businesses."  
The list of the 50 Most Responsible Corporations is included in Maclean's June
22nd issue. Maclean's is Canada's largest-circulation current affairs
magazine, with 2.4 million readers.

About Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls is the global leader that brings ingenuity to the places
where people live, work and travel. By integrating technologies, products and
services, we create smart environments that redefine the relationships between
people and their surroundings. Our team of 140,000 employees creates a more
comfortable, safe and sustainable world through our products and services for
more than 200 million vehicles, 12 million homes and one million commercial
buildings. Our commitment to sustainability drives our environmental
stewardship, good corporate citizenship in our workplaces and communities, and
the products and services we provide to customers. For additional information,
please visit http://www.johnsoncontrols.com/.


SOURCE  Johnson Controls

Anna Timms of Johnson Controls, +1-414-524-2690, Anna.Timms@jci.com

 

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