Johnson Controls Named to the Fortune World's Most Admired Companies 2026 List

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Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI) was named to Fortune's 2026 World's Most Admired Companies list on January 30, 2026. The recognition highlights the company’s focus on smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, operational discipline, and solutions for decarbonization, resilience and efficiency across mission-critical industries.

Fortune's list is compiled with Korn Ferry and evaluates companies across nine reputation criteria including innovation, management quality, social responsibility and talent attraction.

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MILWAUKEE, Jan. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, has been named to Fortune's 2026 list of the World's Most Admired Companies.

"This recognition reflects the dedication of our global team. Being named one of the Fortune World's Most Admired Companies underscores the hard work of our people and the operational discipline we're driving, along with the impact of the solutions we deliver every day. For 140 years, Johnson Controls has helped customers tackle their most pressing challenges by driving greater efficiency, enabling smart decarbonization, and strengthening resilience and reliability across critical industries, where it really matters. We're excited to carry that legacy forward as we innovate for the future," said Joakim Weidemanis, CEO of Johnson Controls.

Johnson Controls' inclusion on the 2026 list underscores its leadership in delivering the technology and services that help mission-critical industries - including data centers, healthcare and pharmaceutical manufacturing - to operate more efficiently and at peak performance. It reflects the dedication of the entire Johnson Controls team and the unmatched strength of its global field organization, which provides consistent quality and dependable performance for customers worldwide.

Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies list, compiled annually in partnership with Korn Ferry, is a definitive benchmark of corporate reputation. Companies are evaluated by industry peers across nine criteria, including innovation, quality of management, social responsibility and ability to attract and retain talent.

The full list of the Fortune World's Most Admired Companies 2026 is available at https://fortune.com/worlds-most-admired-companies.

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About Johnson Controls: 

At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. As the global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet.

Building on a proud history of 140 years of innovation, we deliver the blueprint of the future for industries such as healthcare, schools, data centers, airports, stadiums, manufacturing and beyond through OpenBlue, our comprehensive digital offering.

Today, Johnson Controls offers the world`s largest portfolio of building technology and software as well as service solutions from some of the most trusted names in the industry.

Visit johnsoncontrols.com for more information and follow @Johnsoncontrols on social platforms. 

 

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FAQ

Why was Johnson Controls (JCI) named to Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies 2026 list?

Because Johnson Controls scored well on Fortune's nine reputation criteria, including innovation and management quality. According to the company, the award recognizes its operational discipline and solutions for efficiency, decarbonization and resilience across data centers, healthcare and manufacturing.

What does the Fortune recognition mean for Johnson Controls (JCI) investors?

It signals strong corporate reputation and stakeholder confidence, which can support brand value and customer trust. According to the company, the listing reflects consistent global execution and could help preserve long-term customer relationships and talent attraction.

Which industries did Johnson Controls highlight as drivers for the award in 2026?

Johnson Controls highlighted mission-critical industries such as data centers, healthcare and pharmaceutical manufacturing. According to the company, its technologies and services help those industries operate more efficiently and reliably, contributing to the recognition.

Who compiles Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies list and what criteria are used?

Fortune compiles the list annually in partnership with Korn Ferry using nine reputation criteria. According to the company, criteria include innovation, quality of management, social responsibility and the ability to attract and retain talent.

When was Johnson Controls announced to Fortune's 2026 World's Most Admired Companies list?

Johnson Controls was announced on January 30, 2026 as a 2026 honoree on Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies list. According to the company, the announcement reflects its 140-year legacy and ongoing innovation in building technologies.