Old Giant, New Vision: Johnson Controls Puts Carbon Reduction on Autopilot

Johnson Controls helped invent modern air conditioning. Now, it’s reengineering how buildings cut carbon — using AI and automation to make infrastructure smarter, cleaner, and more efficient.

Reuben Petty, Principal Digital Sales Engineer, works with business leaders, facility teams, and city officials to connect legacy systems to the digital tools of tomorrow. His focus is OpenBlue — the company’s platform that brings data and intelligence to the heart of building operations.

In this episode, we explore how a 140-year-old company is reinventing itself for a low-carbon future — and what it means for commercial real estate, city infrastructure, and climate action at scale.

Show Notes

Guest: Reuben Petty, Principal Digital Sales Engineer

Company: Johnson Controls

Open Blue at World Cup 2022 - Qatar

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