Posted to News on 23rd Dec 2014, 14:11
Schneider Electric wins 2014 Platts Global Energy Award
Schneider Electric has been recognised for its efforts to conserve and manage energy consumption at more than 300 company facilities around the world. The company was honoured with a Stewardship Award at the 2014 Platts Global Energy Awards.
Chris Hummel, Chief Marketing Officer, Schneider Electric, says: "Energy efficiency is in our DNA, so we are especially proud to be recognised for the extensive efficiency programmes we've implemented in our own facilities. We continuously help companies and individuals across the globe get more value out of the energy they consume while reducing emissions, and this honour from Platts is strong recognition of that record of achievement and our commitment to adopt best practices internally."
Schneider Electric received the Stewardship Award for Efficiency Initiative in the Commercial End-User category for results achieved through the company's Energy Action Program. Stewardship Awards honour exemplary achievement in strategic vision, industry leadership, stewardship and innovative technologies.
Schneider Electric launched the Energy Action Program in 2011, embarking on an ambitious plan to employ its own best practices and develop new energy savings techniques at its own facilities around the world through a focus on innovation, sustainability and operational excellence. By the end of Q3 2014, Schneider Electric had exceeded Program targets by reducing core energy consumption by almost 13 per cent and carbon emissions from transportation by more than 16 per cent. At the same time, the company has increased revenue from Green Premium products to more than 70 per cent of its total business - another key goal of the Program.
Over the past 15 years, the Platts Global Energy Awards have honoured and recognised those who have transcended the status quo in the name of excellence in leadership, innovation and performance in the energy industry. More than 200 nominations are received each year from more than 25 countries. The entries are judged by a prestigious panel that includes academics, legislators, energy ministers, regulators and industry luminaries. The annual Platts Global Energy Awards are presented at an annual banquet, held this year on December 11 in New York City.
To learn more about Schneider Electric's energy management programme, go to www.schneider.co.uk.
