The newsletter of LACROIX: Connected technologies for a smarter world. EDITORIAL Smart Environment, concept or reality? Everyone is talking about the smart environment, but what is actually happening? We are actively involved in these major changes brought about by the digital, technological and economic revolution. With you, our customers, our partners, we are working to successfully negotiate this social and environmental revolution. This is not just wishful thinking, it is the new reality, and we are moving forward together. Here are some concrete examples... > Read more EXPERTS DISCUSS WATER MANAGEMENT IS A KEY COMPONENT IN THE SMART ENVIRONMENT Catherine Failliet, Managing Director for LACROIX Sofrel, talks about the necessity of a sucessful management of the water networks in a context of sustainable development. "In 2017, a billion people do not have access to drinking water, and unsafe water is the leading cause of mortality on earth, ahead of malnutrition. Water best illustrates the 3 pillars of sustainable development, namely fighting poverty, economic development and environmental protection. With the world population expected to increase from 7 to 9 billion people by 2050, the challenge is to promote access to safe drinking water and sanitation in a context of growing urbanisation and climate change." > Read the article ENERGY EFFICIENCY IS OUR TOP PRIORITY Cedric Castella, HVAC Market Manager at LACROIX Sofrel, shares his point of view on energy consumption management. "On 4 November 2016, the COP21 agreement entered into force. The objective of the agreement is to keep the increase in average global temperature significantly below 2°C by 2100. To achieve this objective, we must reduce CO2 emissions, and this means conserving energy along the entire supply chain, from the producer to the end user." > Read the article LATEST NEWS THE LACROIX GROUP JOINS THE UNITED NATIONS GLOBAL COMPACT The LACROIX Group joins the United Nations Global Compact Already a member of the Global Compact through Lacroix City since 2013, the entire Lacroix Group confirms its commitment by signing the Compact. The Global Compact, initiative launched in 2000 by Kofi Annan, Secretary-General of the United Nations, is a voluntary commitment that brings together businesses and markets to advance universal principles. In 2016, more than 13,000 companies in 160 countries are working to develop a more open and more responsible economy. The Lacroix Group is determined to include in our core values the ten UN Global Compact principles in the areas of human rights, labour standards, environmental protection and anti-corruption. This ambition is a key component of our business model as we develop innovative solutions for our customers focusing on sustainability and environmental protection. > Check the Global Compact Website POINT OF VIEW Eric Woo Business Development Manager Based in Singapore, Eric Woo develops LACROIX Sofrel's activity in ASEAN. He shares with us his vision of the Smart Environment in a fast- changing environment. "In Asia, “Smart” is all about using solutions integrating digital to collect and use data. The large amount of data allows a better view of the environment to manage the network and take action when needed." > Read the interview FOCUS ON SOFREL S4W S4W is a real lever for improving operator performance L'eau, l'industrie, les nuisances > Read the article LACROIX Sofrel integrates cybersecurity in water management Les Echos > Read the article INAUGURATION LACROIX MADRID SPAIN On June 21, LACROIX inaugurated its new premises in Madrid. For this occasion more than 120 LACROIX Sofrel and LACROIX City clients discovered this new location and the latest product developments. By bringing its offices and factories together under one roof in Madrid, LACROIX aim at creating synergies between its organic development activities and the companies that have joined the group in recent years. > Read the press release Read previous issues of the newsletter Adresse Groupe LACROIX 8 impasse du Bourrelier BP 30004, 44801 Saint-Herblain Cedex Contact Tél : +33 (0) 2 40 92 37 30 Fax : +33 (0) 2 40 92 10 15 Mail : [email protected] www.lacroix-group.com LinkedIn Google Plus Facebook © LACROIX | 2017 | NEWSLETTER | All rights reserved.