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Credit to Author: Jean-Pascal Tricoire| Date: Thu, 03 Aug 2017 14:46:45 +0000<\/strong><\/p>\n

Regarding climate, I am neither optimistic nor pessimistic. I am an activist.<\/p>\n

The big picture is clear. It is our corporate duty<\/em> to fight climate change brought on by carbon emissions. But we are running against the clock and we must act now. As the Paris climate agreement maps out, we must limit global warming to 2 \u00b0C above preindustrial levels.<\/p>\n

Globally, that means cutting emissions in half by 2050. During the same period, as world energy consumption will go up by almost 50%[1]<\/a>, we must become three times more energy efficient<\/em> to steer the course towards a better climate outlook. This collective mobilization includes Schneider Electric, our customers, the overall markets, other sectors, and consumers from Shanghai to New York and all points in between. We\u2019re all<\/em> energy stakeholders. We are in this together so future generations can enjoy a clean planet.<\/p>\n

As a technology company, Schneider Electric brings to the table solutions that drive energy efficiency and long-term sustainability. We\u2019re committed to ensuring that Life Is On\u2122 for everyone, everywhere, and at every moment. This corporate promise also means helping the 2.3 billion people worldwide who do not have access to reliable electricity.<\/p>\n

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A Schneider Electric \u201cSmart City,\u201d Mumbai stands at the crossroads of today\u2019s energy paradox. This booming city signals the growing global demand for energy, especially in emerging economies. At the same time, it places us in a world where access to clean energy is unreliable (and, in some cases, nonexistent).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Innovative technologies will lead the way <\/strong><\/p>\n

Climate leadership is a great opportunity for innovation. Technologies enable us to rethink the way the world traditionally has dealt with energy and greenhouse (GHG) gas emissions. Now buildings, for example, can eliminate massive amounts of energy waste and carbon output if they have the right tools to see it. For example, we have helped AEG<\/a>, one of the world\u2019s leading sports and entertainment presenters, cut GHG emissions by 14% over its 2010 baseline.<\/p>\n

Even energy-intensive industries such as cement play a role, too. China National Building Material Group (CNBM)<\/a> improved its overall energy efficiency by ten percent.<\/p>\n

EcoStruxure\u2122<\/a> is the common thread across our main markets. This architecture combines energy, automation, and software to accelerate efficiencies. It leverages Internet of Things advancements such as mobility and sensing to meet the demand for more sustainable and connected energy. It is our technological answer to the global call for climate action.<\/p>\n

Our 10 carbon commitments<\/strong><\/p>\n

We must be a model for our customers and other companies. At COP21 in December 2015, we pledged to become a net-zero company by 2030. Our 10 COP21 commitments<\/a> guide our efforts. They also align to the Paris climate agreement and contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.<\/p>\n

Five of these commitments are taken from our 2015-2017 Planet & Society barometer<\/a>, Schneider\u2019s internal sustainable development scorecard. It highlights three-year commitments to specific objectives to keep our stakeholders informed of the company\u2019s progress each quarter. Schneider\u2019s latest Strategy & Sustainability Highlights report<\/a> shows how we\u2019re doing. For example, we have pledged to:<\/p>\n