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Foreword from our CEO
We approached this challenge with our eyes wide opened, driven not by external pressure, but by a strong internal conviction. We carefully assessed what truly matters to our business and to our customers around the world. As a family-owned company, we have stayed firm in our commitment
Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiative remains central to our success, as we firmly believe that diversity strengthens a company and enriches its perspective. Through the Schréder Together Fund, we proudly support initiatives around the world that aim to improve well-being and safety. What better purpose could we have? I am proud to share that Schréder was crowned Entrepreneur of the Year ® 2024 in December. This award from EY recognises our excellence in innovation, financial performance and sustainability. It is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our 2,500 employees worldwide. It reinforces our commitment to delivering smart and sustainable lighting solutions that make a positive impact on communities around the world. This report provides an overview of our actions and detailed data showing the progress we have made. I hope you find it as inspiring to read as we have found it rewarding to live this journey. Thank you for sharing this vision with us.
These achievements are milestones, but more importantly they are proof that sustainability drives innovation at Schréder.
to these goals, even in turbulent times. Innovation has been at the heart of this transformation.
Our engineers have developed luminaires that reduce light pollution and the impact on biodiversity. Our software teams have created digital solutions that manage lighting infrastructure to reduce energy consumption while maintaining high quality performance. Our mechanical engineers are introducing bioplastics as an alternative to traditional materials, while others are developing solar technologies to provide lighting independently of the grid. We have made progress in promoting circular economy principles with the launch of retrofit kits that extend the life of our luminaires rather than replacing them entirely. These achievements are milestones, but more importantly they are proof that sustainability drives innovation at Schréder. Beyond our products and solutions, we continue to invest in our communities and our people.
In 2019, on the initiative of our shareholders, Schréder embarked on its sustainability journey. Since then, this journey has been a tremendous source of innovation, inspiration and differentiation for our company. Our aim has never been to pursue sustainability for the sake of image or reputation. Instead, we recognised that the use of our products has a direct impact on the world we live in. We set out to design and deliver products and services that make a meaningful contribution to building a better, greener, more sustainable world - while helping our customers achieve their own sustainability goals. This commitment has been embraced by all levels of the company - from our management team and employees to the Board of Directors. Together, we have embraced a bold and collective ambition: to make a real, positive difference for our planet and for future generations.
Philippe Felten CEO
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