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Greenprint Tool Helps Individuals Find and Improve Their Green Footprint

Greenprint Tool Helps Individuals Find and Improve Their Green Footprint

Published 11-19-08

Submitted by Johnson Controls, Inc.

MILWAUKEE, WI. - November 19, 2008 - Johnson Controls, the global multi-industrial leader in energy efficiency and sustainability, has teamed up with the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) to launch greenprint (www.mygreenprint.org).

Greenprint is an interactive online tool that helps individuals understand and improve their ecological footprint, educates participants about the benefits of sustainable living and allows them to score their current level of personal sustainability. It also challenges individuals to commit to taking three actions that would have a significant environmental impact with modest additional effort.

The greenprint tool sets itself apart by helping individuals identify and prioritize practical options for improving sustainability at home, work and in their vehicles. Upon completion, greenprint provides a score that reflects current behaviors "“ and another score that reflects the benefit of intended changes. Users can compare their results with other users.

"The ultimate goal of greenprint is to accelerate the move to more sustainable living, in a fun and personally relevant way," according to Clay Nesler, vice president of global energy and sustainability at Johnson Controls. "The data collected will also give us a better understanding of the dynamics of making personal sustainability decisions. We expect the findings to highlight key areas of focus for ongoing environmental awareness and personal action."

"Carbon calculators are simply no longer enough," according to Rick Duke, director of NRDC's Center for Market Innovation. "To achieve results that reduce energy use and electric bills, we need tools, such as greenprint, that can help homeowners turn their carbon footprint results into smart choices and new solutions."

Greenprint challenges individuals to commit to new energy-efficient or sustainable behaviors immediately. The data collected will be tracked to observe trends over time and to better understand how to accelerate change. Johnson Controls anticipates working with other nonprofit organizations in the promotion of greenprint to support a variety of consumer and corporate sustainability initiatives.

About Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI) is the global leader that brings ingenuity to the places where people live, work and travel. By integrating technologies, products and services, we create smart environments that redefine the relationships between people and their surroundings. Our team of 140,000 employees creates a more comfortable, safe and sustainable world through our products and services for more than 200 million vehicles, 12 million homes and one million commercial buildings. Our commitment to sustainability drives our environmental stewardship, good corporate citizenship in our workplaces and communities, and the products and services we provide to customers. For additional information, please visit http://www.johnsoncontrols.com.

About NRDC
The Natural Resources Defense Council is a national, nonprofit organization of scientists, lawyers and environmental specialists dedicated to protecting public health and the environment. Founded in 1970, NRDC has 1.2 million members and online activists, served from offices in New York, Washington, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Beijing. www.nrdc.org

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Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and industrial leader serving customers in over 150 countries. Our 137,000 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.

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