Schneider Electric has received the SmartScore Platinum certification for its Dubai HQ building, ‘The NEST’, the first rollout of its Impact Buildings Programme.
Achieving a perfect score of 100, the accreditation from WiredScore, the global certification body for digital connectivity and smart technology, validates the sustainable office space that hosts and supports over 1,000 employees across 10,000sqm, for its foundation of excellence in design, performance, infrastructure, and in meeting the highest global standards.
The NEST enables up to 37% energy savings and avoids 572 metric tons of CO₂ annually. Well-aligned with the UAE Energy Strategy 2050 and Dubai Economic Agenda D33, the sustainable building achieved top scores across all assessed categories: User Functionality, Technological Foundation, and Innovation.
“As the flagship of our Impact Buildings Program, The NEST represents our commitment to future-ready workplaces that are intelligent, sustainable, and people-centric,” stressed Amel Chadli, President-Gulf Countries, Schneider Electric.
Following the successful SmartScore outcome, The NEST is on track to obtain the WELL and LEED ID+C Platinum certifications as well. The SmartScore certification confirms the building’s position as a high value, digitally enabled workplace, and enhances its long-term asset value and tenant appeal, a press communication concluded.
