Schneider Electric has launched its first 'Impact Building' in Dubai as part of an Impact Buildings Program focused on driving sustainability across its global portfolio of real estate assets.
The leader in building automation and the digital transformation of energy management is deploying its EcoStruxure™ suite of solutions at The NEST - its new office in the Emirate.
By interconnecting EcoStruxure Building Operation, EcoStruxure Power Monitoring Expert, EcoStruxure Building Data Platform and Planon Integrated Workplace Management, the solution is expected to ensure sustainability, resilience and efficiency, as well as improved occupant experience - demonstrating how the combination of electrification and digitalisation—termed ‘Electricity 4.0’ by Schneider Electric—can transform sites into next-generation buildings.
The 10,000 square metre NEST caters for more than 1,000 employees and is home to Dubai’s first Schneider Electric Global Innovation Hub, an immersive experience area, where customers can have a hands-on demonstration of EcoStruxure™ solutions.
It will also host a dedicated Training Centre for customers and partners and will focus on youth empowerment by developing local talent and equipping the next generation with the skills needed to drive the region’s clear energy future.
The NEST expects an energy consumption reduction of 37% compared to the previous local site and provides a targeted saving of 572 metric tons of CO₂ emissions, the equivalent to the annual electrical
power consumed by around 77 homes (based on greenhouse gas equivalencies calculated using US EPA data).
With buildings accounting for 37 per cent of global carbon emissions, Schneider Electric is setting a benchmark by showcasing to customers and partners the intelligent, sustainable spaces its technology can create.
The Impact Buildings Program will roll out across additional new sites well as existing buildings by retrofit over the next 18 months, creating a model for next-generation buildings.
Manish Kumar, Executive Vice President, Digital Energy at Schneider Electric, says: “We are walking the talk and creating the vision of what’s possible by transforming our own sites to show that buildings must evolve to meet tomorrow's business needs.
The NEST is more than a building. It is a statement of intent. We are honored to have inaugurated this landmark project in the UAE, which demonstrates how digitalisation and electrification can accelerate national net zero goals while creating world-class environments for people to collaborate, innovate, and grow.
Now is the time to rethink buildings.
We are shaping a future where buildings don't just stand—they intelligently adapt and seamlessly connect to your business, your people, and your purpose.
With EcoStruxure™ and Planon enterprise software, we are redefining building operations.”
Olivier Blum, Chief Executive Officer, Schneider Electric, adds: “The NEST is more than a building.
It is a statement of intent.
We are honoured to have inaugurated this landmark project in the UAE, which demonstrates how digitalisation and electrification can accelerate national net zero goals while creating world-class environments for people to collaborate, innovate, and grow.
This new Dubai hub is the first of Schneider Electric’s Global Impact Buildings program and showcases how smart, connected technologies can revolutionise the built environment, setting new standards for innovative and sustainable commercial spaces while prioritising occupant well-being.”
