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Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI) collaborated with 894 U.S. higher education institutions in Q3 2021, implementing healthy building strategies for safe campus reopening in fall 2021. Utilizing its OpenBlue Healthy Buildings offerings, the company supported schools in enhancing air quality and safety, thereby promoting student wellness and achievement. With a focus on long-term revenue recovery, Johnson Controls emphasized that healthy environments will attract health-conscious applicants and donors. This initiative is a crucial step in addressing pandemic-related challenges while continuing sustainability efforts in education.

Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI) has appointed Marlon Sullivan as the new executive vice president and chief human resources officer, effective immediately. Sullivan, who previously held a similar role at Delta Airlines, will oversee employee experience aspects such as talent acquisition, leadership development, and diversity strategies. This leadership change follows the retirement of Lynn Minella after more than four years. Sullivan's previous experience includes positions at Abbott Laboratories and The Home Depot, boosting confidence in his capability to enhance the company’s talent strategies.

Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI) announces that its industrial heat pump technology has helped Entra ASA win the Heat Pump Award 2021 for the Powerhouse Brattørkaia in Trondheim, Norway. This building is the first to achieve the Powerhouse plus energy standard, producing more renewable energy than the total energy used throughout its lifecycle. Johnson Controls' innovative approach and collaboration with Skanska demonstrates the potential of energy-efficient buildings, contributing to global carbon reduction goals.

Sensormatic Solutions, a division of Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), has released predictions for the busiest shopping days of the 2021 holiday season. The top days include Black Friday on November 26 and Super Saturday on December 18. With in-store retail traffic down 18.6% from 2019, the company predicts a 10-15% decrease in U.S. traffic compared to pre-pandemic numbers. Despite the challenges from COVID-19, consumer comfort in shopping has increased. Sensormatic's intelligent solutions are aimed at enhancing retail operations during this critical time.

Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI) has announced a joint development agreement with biotechnology firm Phylagen on September 23, 2021. This partnership, which includes a strategic investment in Phylagen, aims to advance technology focused on optimizing building microbiomes for healthier indoor environments. The leaders from both companies emphasize that understanding indoor microbial life is crucial for improving public health and safety. This collaboration aligns with Johnson Controls' commitment to creating smart, sustainable buildings.

Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI) has expanded its building security portfolio by integrating body worn cameras, autonomous robots, and MailSecur technology from RaySecur. The new solutions enhance security management and operational visibility, allowing for real-time monitoring and automated responses to threats. The Body Worn Camera offers live video streaming and integrated evidence management, while the security robots enhance situational awareness and compliance with health measures. These innovative technologies are expected to be available by the end of 2021.

Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI) announced a partnership with Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA) and Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Dubai to create the region's first smart, healthy, and sustainable campus. This initiative aims to address building decarbonization, which accounts for about 40% of global emissions. Johnson Controls will implement its OpenBlue digital platform to enhance energy efficiency and reduce operational costs. The collaboration aligns with Dubai's 2040 Urban Master Plan, promoting innovation and sustainability in education.

Atos and Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI) announced a global partnership aimed at helping clients accelerate their Net Zero goals. This collaboration will provide advisory services and decarbonization capabilities to reduce carbon emissions from buildings, which account for 40% of global emissions. The partnership combines Atos' Digital Decarbonization Exchange and Johnson Controls' Open Blue platform, offering real-time monitoring and reporting of sustainability metrics. Both companies aim to address climate change by aiding customers in their decarbonization strategies, targeting a 45% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.

Johnson Controls (JCI) has partnered with Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority and Rochester Institute of Technology Dubai to establish a sustainable campus, leveraging its OpenBlue digital platform. This initiative aims to enhance energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions, aligning with global sustainability goals. The OpenBlue Enterprise Manager will enable real-time energy monitoring and optimization, potentially improving efficiency by over 50%. This collaboration supports Dubai's 2040 Urban Master Plan and enhances educational environments for roughly 1,000 students and 100 faculty members.