Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has been awarded ‘Water Technology Company of the Year’ at the Global Water Awards 2022. The award recognises Schneider Electric’s leadership in sustainability and digital transformation within the water, wastewater, and desalination sectors. Its technologies help customers meet the demand for resilient, efficient, and sustainable operations.
“At Schneider, we aspire to become a digital partner for sustainability and efficiency. This award is also a testament to this. It is fantastic to see our efforts being recognised on a global scale,” says Brad Yager, Pacific Segment lead for WWW at Schneider Electric.
Outstanding contribution to digitalisation and efficiency at Global Water Awards
The ‘Water Technology Company of the Year’ category recognises the company that made the most significant contribution to the water and digital technology field. Schneider Electric was acknowledged in this category for its breakthrough work with EcoStruxure™ Automation Expert V21.2, which manages the full automation lifecycle for water and wastewater operations. EcoStruxure Automation Expert is the world’s first software-centric industrial automation system. It is a game changer in the drive toward sustainability for water and wastewater plant operations.
The company was also recognised for additional capabilities, including its joint venture with Suez to leverage the complementary expertise of both companies to co-develop and market innovative digital solutions for the complete water cycle. Through this venture, Schneider Electric added AQUADVANCED® software to its smart water portfolio. It has implementations planned in Italy and Argentina. Also part of the recognition was the deployment of AVEVA’s Unified Operations Center for Water – a system connecting information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) for enterprise-wide business optimisation in water companies.
Schneider Electric making a difference
Schneider Electric has continued to disrupt the automation market for the water industry, leading to Royal HaskoningDHV naming Schneider Electric as its preferred global supplier for its Nereda® wastewater treatment solution. In this solution, Schneider Electric will combine the capabilities of EcoStruxure Automation Expert with the Nereda technology. The plan is to develop the next generation of Nereda process control. This control system improves plant process efficiency. It allows wastewater customers to complete lifecycle management, seamless IT/OT services integration, and improved system diagnostics for their automation systems.
“Our ANZ teams have equally great innovations on the horizon. We are constantly seeking partnerships that will enable us to work together to build a more sustainable Water Industry,” adds Brad.
The awards ceremony celebrated the industry’s greatest achievements over the previous year. It acknowledges the initiatives and companies in the water, wastewater and desalination sectors. The awards seek to move the industry forward through improved operating performance, innovative technology adoption, and sustainable financial models.
About Schneider Electric
Schneider’s purpose is to empower all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. We call this Life Is On.
Our mission is to be your digital partner for Sustainability and Efficiency.
We drive digital transformation by integrating world-leading process and energy technologies. That involves end-point to cloud connecting products, controls, software and services across the entire lifecycle. It enables integrated company management for homes, buildings, data centres, infrastructure and industries.
We are the most local of global companies. We are advocates of open standards and partnership ecosystems passionate about our shared Meaningful Purpose, Inclusive and Empowered values.
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