Johnson Controls to Mentor SMEs in Digital Transformation and Decarbonisation

Johnson Controls announced that it has partnered SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) as a SkillsFuture Queen Bee for the Built Environment Facilities Management sector.

Over a three-year period commencing in 2022, Johnson Controls will mentor small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the sector to develop digital capabilities to transform their businesses, kickstarting their sustainability journeys.

Participating SMEs will undergo a transformation programme curated by Johnson Controls. Spanning a period of six months, the programme consists of three parts. The first will be a digital literacy workshop for participants to understand the fundamentals of digital transformation and decarbonisation.

This will be followed by a discovery clinic to review existing technology capabilities, uncover gaps and map out a plan in alignment with the companies' goals and aspirations. Finally, Johnson Controls will guide the companies to design and implement the solution.

Anu Rathninde, President, Asia Pacific, Johnson Controls, said, "Digital transformation is foundational in the journey towards net zero. We now use data to drive measurement, monitoring, resilience and sustainability. With the expansion of the Internet of Things, we can better understand how exactly buildings are working in real-time, enabling better optimisation. For any transformation to be successful, the people involved are key. We are privileged to partner with SSG to build the necessary skills in our sector for a more sustainable future."

Tan Kok Yam, Chief Executive of SSG said, "The partnership with Johnson Controls as a SkillsFuture Queen Bee is part of our effort to build capabilities in our workforce and companies, in support of the Singapore Green Plan 2030. We are confident that Johnson Controls will be able to reach to many SMEs and workers in the Built Environment Facilities Management sector, and equip them with urgently required digital and green skills."