Develop a circular economy

Building a virtuous ecosystem

The integration of a circular economy approach into Legrand's activities is a major focus of the Group's sustainable development commitment.

Our ambition

It is Legrand’s ambition to reduce the environmental footprint of its products, through a circular approach, for example by reducing the quantity of materials used and promoting the reuse of materials.

Limit the environmental impact of our products

   

Promoting a circular economy, is to innovate in order to build an economy in which the end of life of a product is taken into account from its design stage, so as to limit its environmental impact. This ecosystem is based on a more efficient use of natural resources. It is also based on a more complete recovery of waste, both for Legrand and for the electrical and digital sector, in particular by setting up end-of-life processing channels for Legrand products. 

 

 

 

"The Increased use of resources and generation of waste, combined with the resulting carbon emissions, compel companies to transition to a low carbon, circular economy that regenerates natural systems."

Patrick FORD

Director of circular economy

Eco-design

In order to reduce its environmental impact, Legrand incorporates circular economy principles in the development of new products. This eco-design approach concerns all stages of the product life cycle, from design to end of life. For example, Legrand is committed to using more recycled materials.

boxes made of 100% recycled plastic

Since 2020, all of the flush-mounting boxes in the Batibox masonry range have been produced using recycled plastic.

Provide environmental information on our products

Because reducing the environmental footprint of buildings is linked to choices made during the design stages, it is important to be able to inform designers and installers of the environmental impact of the products they select.

Limit waste production and maximise waste processing

Legrand works to limit waste production related to its manufacturing activities and seeks to reduce the negative impacts of waste by promoting the use of recovery channels. Sharing good practices has enabled the comany to limit and reuse production scraps.
In addition, the Group is committed to stop using single-use plastic in its packaging, with a first step in 2024 with the elimination of flow pack and expanded polystyrene packaging.

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