Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, has announced that its Dubai headquarters, The Nest, has obtained both the LEED ID+C Platinum and WELL Equity certifications, thus setting a new benchmark for intelligent buildings in the Middle East.
This come close on the heels of its perfect 100 score and Platinum accreditation from WiredScore Smart Score last year, said a statement from Schneider Electric.
The sustainable office space hosts and supports over 1,000 employees across 10,000 sq m, thus yet again demonstrating the company’s commitment to creating workplaces that seamlessly integrate environmental sustainability with human-centric design, accessibility, and equity.
The LEED Platinum certification recognises exceptional performance across sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality.
The WELL Equity certification specifically addresses fairness and inclusion in workplace design, evaluating factors such as equitable access to amenities, support for diverse working styles, and accommodations that enable all occupants to thrive.
These certifications position The Nest as a standout example of intelligent, future-ready infrastructure in the Middle East, proving that advanced building technologies can address climate imperatives and foster inclusive work environments while prioritizing employee wellbeing and diversity.
Schneider Electric worked with a world-class team comprising Gensler, JLL, and Cundall to integrate AI, automation, digital twin systems, and its full suite of EcoStruxure solutions into The NEST from the outset - enabling up to 37% energy savings and avoiding 572 metric tons of COâ‚‚ annually.
While validating Schneider Electric’s commitment to global net-zero principles, the certifications are a nod to the company’s efforts at elevating its employee experience all year round.
Beyond badges or accolades, these certifications recognise a workplace designed to perform, adapt, and support people in meaningful ways.
"At Schneider Electric, we go beyond advising our customers on building smarter, more sustainable spaces - we live by these principles every day," said Amel Chadli, President, Gulf Cluster, Schneider Electric.
"The NEST embodies our vision of what intelligent buildings should deliver: spaces that are climate-responsible, digitally enabled, and fundamentally designed around people. These certifications validate our approach and demonstrate that sustainability and inclusivity are not competing priorities but complementary pillars of workplace excellence," she stated.
Schneider Electric said the dual certifications establish The NEST as a benchmark for the next generation of commercial real estate in the Middle East, where governments and enterprises are increasingly prioritising sustainability alongside economic diversification.
"These certifications are proof that intelligent buildings are not aspirational concepts but achievable realities," noted Chadli.
"We hope The NEST inspires others across the region to recognize that the future of work requires spaces that are as committed to people as they are to the planet," she added.-TradeArabia News Service
