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2015 REGISTRATION DOCUMENT SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC 3
MESSAGE FROM JEAN-PASCAL TRICOIRE
CHAIRMAN AND CEO
In sustainable development, 2015 has been a year of recognition
and innovation. Since 2009, we have equipped close to 3.5million
households and trained over 500,000 people. We have been
honored externally by a number of international recognitions: such
as the Industry leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI)
and we are confi rmed in Climate Performance and Disclosure
indexes of CDP (Carbon Disclosure); and have scored 100/100 in
Disclosure. We are also in the Most Sustainable Company of CAC
40 by Enjeux Les Échos and Institut RSE. As President of Global
Compact France, I am also proud that Schneider Electric meets
the Advanced level requirements of the United Nations Global
Compact.
2016 and beyond
In 2016 we see continued growth in Western Europe and the
construction market in the U.S. At the same time, we perceive
uncertainties persist in oil and gas, overall weakness in the U.S.
industry markets, diffi culties in China but to a lesser degree than in
2015 and mixed trends in the rest of new economies.
In this context, we see opportunities for growth, as we focus on
providing more to our customers, bringing them the most value from
our complete portfolio of technologies, our extensive network of
partners, and our capabilities to deliver full solutions: close intimacy,
m ore competencies, more tailored solutions and deliveries, more
digitization, more innovation, and more simplicity on a global scale,
with a local touch. We also work actively on a better return on the
capital we employ, as we focus on margin improvement by working
on costs, growing our partner’s network through the launch of
many new integrated offers, accelerating services and software,
and increasing selectivity on projects focusing on its sectors of
expertise.
Finally, as our role is to make sure that Life is On for everyone,
everywhere, at every moment, sustainability is still at the heart of
our company strategy. We believe that access to energy is a basic
human right. We want everyone on our planet to have access to safe,
reliable, effi cient and sustainable energy. At Schneider Electric™,
we’re committed to providing innovative solutions that address this
energy paradox: balancing our planet’s carbon footprint and the
indisputable right of everyone to quality energy.
As sustainable innovators, we know that better climate means
better economy. We believe we are living a very exciting time where
new technologies enable us to completely rethink the way we deal
with energy in a far more sustainable and effi cient manner. In 2016,
we will continue to show strong leadership in sustainability in line
with our COP 21 commitments to becoming a carbon neutral
company for all our sites in the next 15 years.
We look forward to continuing this journey with you towards a
strong 2016.