- First global impact building started: Schneider Electric opens the “Nest” in Dubai and sets the standard for future, sustainable jobs.
- 37% reduction in energy consumption: The location is expected to reduce energy consumption by over a third and remove 572 tons of CO₂ annually.
- Model for global rollout: The program will retrofit or build up additional intelligent, carbon -poor facilities in the next 18 months.
Schneider Electric started his first Impact building– a flagship -smart device in Dubai – under his new Impact buildings programRepresentation of how digitization and electrification can redefine sustainable commercial properties.
“We go through the conversation and create the vision of what is possible by showing our own websites that buildings have to develop in order to meet the business needs of tomorrow. “ said Manish Kumar, Executive VP of Digital Energy at Schneider Electric. “We shape a future in which buildings not only stand – they adapt intelligently and combine them seamlessly with their company, their employees and their purpose. “
The Dubai site, named The nestextends over 10,000 m² and serves over 1,000 employees. It also houses the first in the region Global Innovation Hub For practical demos of the integrated ECOSTRUXURE ™ solutions of the company in line, the building, electricity monitoring experts and the building data platform. A Dedicated training center the development of the workforce and strengthening youth will support the region in the area of Clean Energy.
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The nest should be powerful, intelligent and sustainable. It is expected to be used 37% less energy As the former location of Schneider Electric and eliminate 572 tons of CO₂ Every year – for the annual power supply of approximately 77 houses.
“The nest is more than one building. It is a declaration of intent “ said Olivier Blum, CEO by Schneider Electric. “This project shows how digitization and electrification accelerate the national net zero goals and at the same time create first-class environments for cooperation, innovation and growth. “
With buildings responsible for 37% of global carbon emissionsSchneider Electric positions himself as a technology leader and as a proof-of-concept model. In the next 18 monthsThe company plans to scale Impact buildings program Globally over new constructions and retrofits to align the building structure with ESG imperatives.
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