Schneider Electric has been recognized as a leader in the “Green Quadrant: Building Decarbonization Consulting 2024” report by Verdantix. This honor highlights the company’s comprehensive approach to decarbonization consulting, which covers everything from strategy to implementation. The accolade underscores Schneider Electric’s expertise in optimizing building systems, modeling energy use, and strategizing and procuring renewable energies.
The building sector accounts for 37% of global energy-related emissions, both direct and indirect. Verdantix’s pioneering report addresses the opportunity to promote decarbonization practices in the construction sector through energy management services. Steve Wilhite, President of Schneider Electric’s Sustainability Business, expressed pride in this recognition and reaffirmed the company’s commitment to being a reliable partner in the global shift towards energy-efficient and digitally enabled buildings.
The report evaluates consulting services across a range of competencies that enhance the energy performance and carbon emissions of traditional built environments. Schneider Electric stands out for its comprehensive approach to decarbonization, particularly in optimizing building systems, modeling energy use, and strategizing and procuring renewable energies. The company focuses on key priorities such as strategy, digitalization, and decarbonization—essential for achieving net-zero emissions buildings.
Connor Taylor, Senior Analyst at Verdantix, emphasized that consulting providers specializing in the building environment offer services that improve the energy and carbon performance throughout the building’s lifecycle, from construction to deconstruction. Schneider Electric, with a diverse portfolio of products and services, has significantly invested in expanding its decarbonization offerings and developing expertise in internal consulting and specific digital services.
Schneider Electric is a global leader in energy and sustainability consulting and managed services, with over 3,000 employees in more than 180 countries. Its main services include climate and market risk analysis, energy efficiency, energy management, sustainability consulting, and advice on renewable energies and carbon. The company also offers advanced digital solutions like EcoStruxure Resource Advisor and Zeigo, recognized as leaders in resource management and renewable energy.
