Schneider drives sustainable energy efficient cities

Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, showcased its building, energy, water management, and solar solutions, as well as CCTV and security, HVAC and lighting systems and indoor environmental control solutions at the third annual Saudi Green Building Forum.
Organized by MEED business intelligence, the Saudi Green Building Forum was held from in Riyadh with the support of the Ministry of Municipalities and Rural Affairs. Incorporating the three P’s — people, planet, and profit, the annual forum promoted the development of green building initiatives in Saudi Arabia.
As part of its role as gold sponsor, Schneider Electric, a Zayed Future Energy Prizewinner, delivered a strong message to enhance efforts in sustainable development.
Ahmed Al-Rashood, VP, corporate strategy, business development and energy management solutions, Schneider Electric-Saudi Arabia, delivered a keynote speech at the forum titled ‘Transforming cities into smart cities through green building.’
Al-Rashood said: “We are contributing to the green movement with a practical holistic view.”
Al-Rashood added: “Saudi Arabia is investing significantly in the development of smart infrastructure across the nation. Our mission as a socially responsible company is to ensure that we offer unique solutions that optimize the cities of the future. The smart city and green buildings will play a decisive role in ensuring a sustainable energy future as cities continue to grow at unprecedented rates.”
Building upon Schneider Electric’s regional accomplishments including the SABIC R&D Center in Riyadh Techno valley, the demand for the company’s solutions for both new and existing buildings is set to grow, with various high profile solutions already delivered around the world.”