Founded in France in 1865, Legrand now operates in more than 90 countries and is a global leader in electrical and digital building infrastructure. The company offers a portfolio of more than 300,000 products used across the spaces where people live and work. From homes and offices to hospitals and data centres, millions of people use Legrand’s solutions every day, whether switching on a light, charging a device or managing a smart building system.
The company’s solutions help distribute electricity safely and efficiently, organise and protect cables, and support smart controls for lighting, security and energy management. Legrand has also become an important player in the fast-growing data centre market, a segment expanding quickly as digitalisation, cloud computing and AI continue to grow. It supplies the server and network racks, as well as the cabling and power systems, that help this energy-intensive digital infrastructure run efficiently.
Growth driven by global trends
Legrand holds leading market positions in Europe and North America, andcontinues to expand in fast-growing regions such as Brazil, China, India and the Middle East. This growth is supported by urbanisation and risingdemand for modern electrical infrastructure.
Its position is underpinned by several long-term trends:
- digitalisation and the growth of smart buildings
- demand for greater energy efficiency in homes and industries
- urbanisation and the need for modern infrastructure
- expansion of data centres, driven by AI and cloud computing
With a strong focus on innovation, particularly in energy management and integrated systems, Legrand is well-positioned to benefit from these developments.
Important contribution to energy transition
Close to 70% of Legrand’s revenue supports the shift towards a low-carbon economy through smart, efficient solutions that reduce energy waste.
For example, its smart thermostats help optimise heating in older buildings and can reduce residential energy use by 7%. Its occupancy detectors help avoid unnecessary energy use by adjusting lighting and climate systems only when spaces are in use. Looking ahead, , Legrand’s EV charging stations, which the company classifies as EU Taxonomy-aligned (i.e. that they meet the EU’s strict, science-based criteria for environmental sustainability and contribute to climate/environmental goals without harming other objectives), support cleaner and more efficient mobility.
By enabling real-time management and optimisation of energy consumption, Legrand’s solutions can reduce a building’s energy use by up to 30%, according to industry benchmarks and company reports. This focus on energy efficiency helps lower greenhouse gas emissions and supports customers in meeting the highest regulatory and sustainability standards.
GHG emissions and waste
For its own operations, GHG emissions and waste are the most tangible sustainability topics. Legrand has set ambitious, SBTi-approved targets for reducing its scope 1-3 CO₂ emissions (in line with the 1.5°C climate agreement) and is on track to meet these goals. Scope 1 and 2 emissions have been reduced by increasing the sourcing of renewable energy and by achieving energy efficiency measures, while scope 3 emissions have been reduced by engaging with its suppliers. In addition, the company targets avoiding 70 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions between 2020 and 2030 through its products (scope 4).
With regard to waste, the electrical equipment sector faces high waste management risks. Legrand shows strong commitment to circular economy principles by optimising production, improving product repairability and recyclability and extending product lifespans. While only 16% of its waste goes to incineration or landfill and hazardous waste is stable at 5%, performance is average compared to peers, though it leads in minimising non-recycled waste. Key engagement topics therefore include clearer waste reduction targets, better hazardous waste management and greater transparency on product lifecycle initiatives.
Legrand aligns with our Energy Transition theme and contributes to SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) and SDG 13 (Climate Action).
The company is part of the Triodos Global Equities Impact portfolio and the Triodos Impact Mixed portfolios.