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A key example is its position as a leader in the Power Purchase Agreements ( PPA ) market , where it was recently ranked No . 1 for its NEO Network and Zeigo platforms . These acquisitions have enabled Schneider Electric to simplify the buying process by connecting customers with trusted experts , and offering exclusive market intelligence to accelerate decision making .
Chamayou tells us that there is “ no trade-off ”, and sustainability is not just good for the planet , it ’ s now become a central of focus for organisations both in the industry and outside of it . Many businesses , for example , are becoming more climate-conscious , and as such , making significant investments in Greentech to futureproof and safeguard their operations .
In the data centre sector specifically , sustainability has been driven by enduser requirements , pushing operators to measure and prove their environmental impact in a multitude of ways . “ One way in which the company is helping here is through its industry-first sustainability framework ”, says Chamayou , “ helping operators to measure their impact through five key areas – energy , greenhouse gas emissions ( GHG ), water , waste , land and biodiversity .”
For Schneider , these are vital , as they give data centre organisations fixed and quantifiable metrics for them to measure their progress towards improved sustainability standards .
“ Ultimately , creating sustainable change comes down to setting a bold and actionable strategy ,” continues Chamayou , “ but no two strategies are entirely alike . Each customer will define its ambition in terms of climate impact , and we take a data-driven approach to help them drive change . To do that , we use our global platform with suites of different software , called EcoStruxure™ .”
One example is EcoStruxure ’ s Resource Advisor , which enables customers to unlock greater optimisation , while giving them access to the analytics and reporting tools that are critical to the first phase of improving sustainability . For data centres in particular , this level of transparency and measurability is invaluable .
Interestingly Schneider Electric ’ s efforts within the space coincide with the publication of several of its recent research papers . One example is ‘ Sustainability at the Edge ’, exploring the gap between enterprise plans and edge sustainability programs . One of the report ’ s key findings was the revelation of a ‘ perception-versus-reality dilemma ’ across much of the industry .
According to the report , “ the maturity evaluations of nearly half of respondents ( 48 %) did not match a previous answer ,” as many enterprise organisations believe their sustainability programmes are more advanced than they are , in-reality . What ’ s more , the paper found that 73 % of organisations surveyed ranked sustainability as their second-most important business priority . Critically , only 33 % say they have created a strategic sustainability plan .
Chamayou tells us that having clear , definable metrics that data centres can use to shape their sustainability strategies will be an immense aid . Through its framework , technologies and expertise , Schneider Electric is helping the industry to create datadriven strategies , where success and progress are measurable .
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