Schneider Electric has launched a smart buildings division to drive sustainable building innovation in Canada.

The division, an evolution of Schneider’s digital buildings business, aims to accelerate decarbonisation and set sustainability goals for building owners and operators.

The demand for smart buildings is surging, driven by a global shift towards sustainability, digitisation and energy efficiency. Canada’s real estate industry is actively transforming as the nation commits to net-zero emissions by 2050. With buildings consuming approximately 30 per cent of the world’s energy and accounting for almost 40 per cent of annual CO₂ emissions, urgent action is needed to intensify efforts towards sustainable building practices.

“Through our smart buildings division in Canada, we’re set to enhance efficiency, sustainability and occupant comfort,” said Emily Heitman, president of Schneider Electric in Canada. “Our goal is to empower building owners and operators to create smarter, more efficient spaces for a sustainable future.”

The division will provide:

• Enhanced energy efficiency: Optimising energy consumption intelligently to achieve significant cost savings and reduce environmental impact.
• Seamless automation: Creating harmonious environments where lighting, HVAC, security systems and more work together to optimise comfort and efficiency.
• Proactive maintenance: Leveraging predictive analytics and remote monitoring to ensure proactive maintenance, reduce downtime and extend the lifespan of building systems.
• Occupant well-being: Prioritising occupant comfort with personalised settings, indoor air quality monitoring and intuitive interfaces that enhance the overall experience.
• Data-driven insights: Providing data analytics for informed decision-making and continuous improvement of building performance.

Schneider says through the division it is committed to shaping the future of intelligent buildings. By implementing smart building technology, commercial real estate owners can optimise energy use, elevate tenant experience and enhance asset value. The division offers tools, guidance and expertise to improve building efficiency and achieve sustainability objectives.

Schneider Electric (www.se.com) has 150,000 employees and more than a million partners operating in over 100 countries.