2024 Children's of Alabama/UAB Annual Report

COA Sustainability Leadership Award

“ “We have always been at the forefront of innovation, and we look forward to continuing our work with Johnson Controls on ways to enhance energy efficiency on our campus.”

Johnson Controls honored Children’s of Alabama as an OpenBlue Pioneer. The award is presented to businesses advancing a more sustainable, safe and healthy world supported by Johnson Controls technology and expertise.

– Tom Shufflebarger

“We are delighted to accept this award, marking an incredible achievement for Children’s of Alabama,” said

Tom Shufflebarger, Children’s president and CEO. “In our 113-year history, we have always been at the forefront of innovation, and we look forward to continuing our work with Johnson Controls on ways to enhance energy efficiency on our campus.” Johnson Controls launched the Blueprint of the Future Award in 2022. Previous winners include Colorado State University, Museum of the Future in Dubai and Microsoft Beijing West Campus in China. Children’s was recognized in December 2023 as a pioneer in sustainability alongside global leaders at COP28 in Dubai.

2024 Academic Annual Report

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