| In a world first,
Schneider Electric's head office (known has the Hive
1)) has been certified as complying
with the new ISO 50001 standard for energy management
systems.
Schneider Electric is pursuing its
commitment to continuously improving the energy efficiency of
its buildings, reducing their environmental footprint and
enhancing user comfort.
'This latest certification
recognizes our commitment to energy efficiency and our expertise
in this field,' says Frederic Abbal, President of Schneider
Electric France. 'More than ever, we are aiming for the highest
standards in energy management for both our customers' buildings
and our own. The Hive provides valuable feedback that we can
leverage to develop efficient, operational energy performance
solutions that create value for our customers.'
The new ISO 50001 standard defines
the requirements for the development, implementation,
maintenance and improvement of energy management systems. It is
designed to help organizations to continuously improve the
energy performance of commercial and industrial buildings,
optimize their use and reduce their operating costs.
It was officially released last
week.
To meet the new standard's
requirements, Schneider Electric began adapting its energy
management system in late 2010, based on the various
drafts.
Its compliance with ISO 50001 has
been recognized by AFNOR Certification 2).
'Last year,' continues Mr. Abbal,
'the Hive was the first building in France to be certified to
HQE Exploitation, ISO 14001 and NF EN 16001 standards,
officially recognizing the assertive efforts we have made since
we moved to the site in January 2009. Today, we have reached a
new milestone.' Other Schneider Electric sites are following in
the Hive's footsteps.
The commercial and R&D
buildings in the Grenoble area, for example, have already
obtained NF EN 16001 certification and are now preparing to meet
the new ISO 50001 standard.
1) The Hive, a French acronym for
'The Hall of Innovation and Energy Showcase', is a 35,000
square-meter building that accommodates more than 1,800
employees in Rueil-Malmaison, France.
2) AFNOR Certification is France's
leading certification body and one of the top-ranking
certification organizations worldwide. It has received
accreditation for its certification activities.
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