Johnson Controls International plc

Lobbying Transparency

Overall Transparency Score: 70 (Aligned)

Direct Lobbying Transparency
Area Transparency Score
Direct Policy Lobbying Johnson Controls International plc has clearly specified the policies being lobbied, including the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol, the AIM Act, the EU F-Gas Regulation, the EU Green Deal, the EU Fit for 55 package, the Energy Efficiency Directive, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and various state and local climate action plans. 68
Lobbying Mechanism Johnson Controls has disclosed both the specific lobbying mechanisms (meetings, discussions, consultations, participation in trade associations) and the target entities (EU Commission, EU Council, EU Parliament, U.S. Congress, U.S. EPA, state and local governments). 71
Policy Outcomes Sought Johnson Controls has outlined the government policy outcomes it aims to achieve through its lobbying efforts, such as the phase-out of HFCs, passage of the AIM Act, ratification of the Kigali Amendment, energy efficiency regulations, and federal funding for climate-related activities. 78
Trade Association Lobbying Transparency
Area Transparency Score
Trade Association Influence Johnson Controls International plc has detailed their efforts to influence the trade associations' lobbying positions, including the specific policies they have engaged with, the mechanisms used (such as board memberships and public promotion), and the outcomes sought from their engagement. They have also disclosed their active participation in various trade associations and their roles within them. 75
Trade Association lobbying consistency Johnson Controls International plc has provided detailed descriptions of its broad consistency with the trade associations' policy lobbying positions. They have also disclosed specific details on whether their positions are consistent with or differ from the trade associations' positions, such as their support for energy efficiency and climate action policies. 65
Trade Association policy lobbying Johnson Controls International plc has provided comprehensive details on the lobbying activities of its trade associations, including AHRI, ARAP, ASE, AmCham, ACEEE, BDC, BRT, EuroACE, EU-BAC, EHPA, EPEE, NAESCO, BCSE, and WorldGBC. They have disclosed specific policy outcomes sought by these trade associations, such as the phase-down of HFCs, energy efficiency policies, and the development of low-GWP compounds. Additionally, they have evaluated and confirmed alignment with the goals of the Paris Agreement. 59
Lobbying Governance
Area Transparency Score
Good Lobbying Governance The company has disclosed a detailed governance process for ensuring alignment of its direct and indirect lobbying activities with its climate change strategy. The evidence includes the roles and responsibilities of various teams and committees, including the ESG Policy and Regulatory Leadership Committee, chaired by the VP, Chief Sustainability & External Relations Officer, who is a member of the executive committee. The company also uses annual governmental affairs meetings and other regular business meetings to ensure consistency in policy advocacy and sustainability activities. 75
Good Lobbying Governance The company has disclosed a detailed governance process for ensuring alignment of its direct and indirect lobbying activities with its climate change strategy. The evidence includes the roles and responsibilities of various teams and committees, including the ESG Policy and Regulatory Leadership Committee, chaired by the VP, Chief Sustainability & External Relations Officer, who is a member of the executive committee. The company also uses annual governmental affairs meetings and other regular business meetings to ensure consistency in policy advocacy and sustainability activities. 75
Limited Lobbying Governance The company has disclosed that the Government Relations team is responsible for policy engagement on environmental and energy issues, but there is limited detail on the lobbying governance process and how alignment is ensured. 25
Disclosure Inconsistencies
Category Public Statement Inconsistency