» Johnson Controls Releases Annual Business and Sustainability Performance Metrics
Johnson Controls Releases Annual Business and Sustainability Performance Metrics

MILWAUKEE, April 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI) today announced the release of its latest Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) online sustainability report. The online matrix provides a detailed review of the company's financial, environmental and social performance over the past year.

The matrix complements the company's 2009 Business and Sustainability Report, which was released in December 2009 and is available in six languages. The GRI reporting framework provides companies with a uniform and transparent set of metrics to systematically report on sustainability initiatives and results.

The matrix offers a quick, easily accessible database of the company's results in 2009 across a broad range of topics. Highlights include:

* Financial performance for fiscal year 2009
* Metrics and information on the impact of the company's business activities on the environment and society
* Details of the company's partnerships with key organizations including the Carbon Disclosure Project, the Student Conservation Association and the United Nations Global Compact


"Since the foundation of our company 125 years ago, Johnson Controls has offered products and services to help make our customers' businesses and operations more sustainable," said Charles A. Harvey, vice president of Diversity and Public Affairs. "We focus on our own environmental performance and community programs with the same discipline we apply to working with customers. The GRI matrix clearly communicates our current initiatives in all these areas, as well as our long-term commitment to sustainability."

In February, Institutional Investor Magazine cited Johnson Controls as America's Most Shareholder-Friendly Company in the category of consumer - autos and auto parts. The company was also recognized for the third consecutive year with SAM's highest Gold Class sustainability rating in the auto parts and tires category. In March, Corporate Responsibility magazine ranked Johnson Controls 22nd among the 100 Best Corporate Citizens in the United States.

The company's commitment to sustainability has earned it industry and community recognition around the world. It is listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index and World Index, the Domini 400 Social Index, KLD Global Climate 100 Index, the FTSE4Good Index Series, the Calvert Social Index and the Maplecroft Bloomberg Climate Innovation Index.

To view the GRI matrix and the 2009 Business and Sustainability Report, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/sustainability.

About Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and industrial leader serving customers in over 150 countries. Our 130,000 employees create quality products, services and solutions to optimize energy and operational efficiencies of buildings; lead-acid automotive batteries and advanced batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles; and interior systems for automobiles. Our commitment to sustainability dates back to our roots in 1885, with the invention of the first electric room thermostat. Through our growth strategies and by increasing market share we are committed to delivering value to shareholders and making our customers successful.

For additional information, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com.

SOURCE Johnson Controls

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» Munters Corporation Receives Intel's Prestigious Supplier Continuous Quality Improvement Award
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STOCKHOLM, Sweden, March 4, 2010 ? Munters Corporation has been recognized as one of 10 suppliers to receive Intel Corporation?s prestigious Supplier Continuous Quality Improvement (SCQI) award. The award recognizes extraordinary commitment to quality and exceptional performance to Intel?s goals and is the company?s highest honor for its suppliers. In 2009 Munters provided VOC abatement equipment deemed vital to Intel?s success.

?We at Munters are proud to again receive this most prestigious SCQI award from Intel. As a leading provider of energy-efficient air treatment solutions for demanding applications, our continuous improvement proceeds within the long term customer partnerships with Intel and other customers,? said Lars Engström, CEO of Munters Group.

?We are pleased to announce that Munters Corporation has received Intel?s SCQI award for the second year in a row. Munters has been a valuable partner to Intel for over a decade. We congratulate them for their achievement and look forward to their continued support,? said Tom Brady, Corporate Environmental manager, Intel.

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About Munters

Munters is a global leader in energy efficient air treatment solutions and restoration services based on expertise in humidity and climate control technologies. Customers are served in a wide range of segments, the most important being insurance, utilities, food, pharma and electronics industries. Manufacturing and sales are carried out via the Group?s own companies in more than 30 countries. The Group has close to 4,000 employees and net sales of about SEK 6.5 billion. The Munters share is listed on OMX Nordic Exchange Stockholm, Mid Cap. For more information see www.munters.com.

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