Our dedication to supporting the UK’s sustainable economy is reflected in our investment in Leeds, the company claims. Zone the president UK&I at Schneider Electrical Kelly Becker
As the most sustainable business in the entire globe, Schneider Electric is unquestionably a force to be reckoned with when it comes to sustainability strategy and implementation.
The company’s motto, “Life Is On,” relates to its mission of enabling everyone to maximize energy and resources while fostering sustainability for all.
Schneider Electric is advancing digital transformation by integrating industry-leading handle and energy technologies from end-point to cloud linking products, controls, software, and services, throughout the entire lifecycle, allowing integrated company leadership for residences, buildings, data centers, infrastructure, and industries.
110 new jobs will be created at Schneider Electric’s Leeds site over the course of five years, thanks to a £7.2 million investment. Due to increasing demand from the transition to renewable energy and the EV (electric vehicle) industry, the UK industrial base is being modernized to support sustainable development, satisfy demand growth, and align with Schneider Electric’s growth trajectory.
“Our continued expansion and expenditure are set in the midst of an immense chance to drive carbon reduction, boost the infrastructure to meet the requirements for EV charging, and develop, construct, and upkeep our buildings in face of the growing energy-efficiency challenge,” states Kelly Becker, the zone president UK&I at Schneider Electric.
Schneider Electric is reaffirming its long-term commitment to assisting the UK’s journey toward decarbonization with this sizeable investment, that is being executed with the cooperation and assistance of Leeds City Council. It also strengthens the local green economy.
According to James Lewis, chairman of Leeds City Council, “It is encouraging to see our strong industrial base continue to be recognized and fueled by increasing interest in new markets such as electric vehicles.”
In addition to boosting the local economy, this new investment “speaks volumes about the expertise of our region, the abilities and knowledge of our workforce, and what may be achieved through companies and councils working hand in hand,” according to the statement.
The Leeds division of the business, which specializes in developing and producing intermediate and low-voltage switchboard solutions that safeguard and distribute power in public, commercial, and industrial installations, is home to more than ten percent of the company’s workforce in the UK. With the increased investment, the Leeds facility’s productivity will be drastically improved in order to meet the rising demand for these kinds of solutions.
The collection of green and digitized switchgear, which uses clean air instead of a greenhouse gas that is often used in electrical devices for insulation to reduce environmental effect and optimize maintenance and operations, is a crucial component of the solutions’ expanding offerings.