Johnson Controls is enhancing efficiency and sustainability at eight venues being used for the Paris Olympics.

Millions of fans have travelled to the French capital to attend one of the world’s largest sporting events. Thanks to technology from Johnson Controls, they are enjoying a more comfortable experience at some of the smartest and most energy-efficient stadiums on the continent.

By integrating building automation systems, HVAC and fire suppression technologies across eight venues, the company is helping the International Olympic Committee (olympics.com/ioc) prioritise safety and operational efficiency and contributing to its goal of reducing the event’s carbon footprint by 50% compared with previous Games. Achieving this goal required making the building infrastructure behind the games’ venues more energy efficient and sustainable.

For example, two of Johnson Controls’ York 3.3MW industrial chillers are in operation at the new cooling production plant, the La Chapelle plant, in the Adidas Arena sports and cultural complex. As the twelfth power plant in Paris’ cooling network, it meets the cooling needs of the arena and the surrounding area. This equipment provides sustainable and energy-efficient cooling at one of the flagship sites of the Olympic Games.

“With temperatures rising year on year and heatwaves becoming the norm, the need for sustainable cooling technology is critical to ensure optimal conditions in venues while minimising the impact on the planet,” said Marc Vandiepenbeeck, CFO for Johnson Controls. “Chillers are one of the most energy-consuming pieces of equipment in a building and represent an important opportunity to cut energy use and cost, while minimising carbon footprint and delivering a healthier indoor environment.”

A further example is the Stade Roland-Garros tennis stadium where the Johnson Controls Metasys building automation system links the most vital building equipment including HVAC, lighting control and energy management. The system controls and monitors performance and provides real-time data so facility managers can identify potential issues, make adjustments and ensure the stadium is running as efficiently and sustainably as possible.

“We are proud to work with these prestigious venues and help our customers achieve their desired outcomes in energy efficiency, carbon reduction emissions, safety, security and building management,” said Vandiepenbeeck. “Our expertise in smart stadiums and large venues has made Johnson Controls the partner of choice for stadiums across the world and we continue to innovate in this space to further elevate the fan experience.”

Johnson Controls is driving fan engagement, operational efficiency and sustainability with building technology at sports and entertainment venues across the globe.

Johnson Controls (www.johnsoncontrols.com) employs 100,000 experts in more than 150 countries.

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