Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has rejoined the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBSA), a move that confirms the company’s commitment to promoting and enabling sustainable practices in the local building industry.  

The GBSA is one 75 members of the World Green Building Council and operates across the commercial, residential and public sectors to ensure that buildings and homes are designed, built and operated in an environmentally sustainable manner. 

Schneider Electric’s membership also comes shortly after the release of the research paper

Decarbonize the office: Unleash the power of digital solutions for building renovation which shows that digital and electric solutions can cut carbon emissions in office buildings by up to 70%.  The research, conducted in partnership with WSP, also finds that retrofitting buildings using a digital-first approach is best pathway to decarbonisation.

“Becoming members of the GBSA undoubtedly enhances our position and reputation as trustworthy solution provider in the building segment.  Schneider Electric is one of the world’s leaders in the energy management which plays an all-important role in establishing a building industry that is committed to sustainable practices, enabled by digital technologies,” says Thabang Byl, Buildings Segment Lead at Schneider Electric

By joining the GBSA, Schneider Electric can closely tailor its solutions to meet the immediate and long-term needs of a green building industry.  The membership offers benefits such as:

• Sustainability leadership, which sees Schneider Electric acting as voice for energy management in the South African building industry. 
• Access to resources – the GBSA provides exclusive access to the latest research, tools, trends, and case studies in the green building industry. Schneider Electric can utilise this valuable information to refine its energy management offerings and contribute to the development of sustainable practices.
• Professional development - the GBSA offers tailored training programmes and certification courses, ensuring that Schneider Electric's employees are well-equipped to champion sustainability in their roles.