Johnson Controls, the largest independent supplier of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC&R) products, has been named “Green Business of the Year” in south-eastern Wisconsin as part of the inaugural Green Business Awards program by the Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee. Ward Komorowski, director of facilities and building services for the company, was also recognized as the region's Green Business Leader of the Year.

"The awards are an important recognition of our employees who work hard and are dedicated to creating a more comfortable, safe and sustainable world, not only at our headquarters but around the world," said Charles Harvey, vice president, Diversity and Public Affairs at Johnson Controls. “The products we make, and the services we deliver, help customers save energy, reduce pollution, minimize waste and recycle more. We are focused on finding sustainable solutions, improving the carbon footprint and the use of resources.”

According to Johnson Controls, the company has provided more than $4.6 billion in energy and water efficiency savings guarantees to facility customers, and has helped customers reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 10 million metric tons since 2000.

Komorowski, director of facilities and buildings for Johnson Controls, manages the company's Milwaukee-area facilities and contributed to the company's recognition by the Environmental Protection Agency, earning their first ENERGY STAR label for buildings. "Ward has made significant contributions to our company and its facilities. He sets a standard of excellence through his dedication and continued championing of environmental awareness across the organization," Harvey said.

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