Evreux site recognized for pioneering circularity in logistics and supply chains

Schneider Electric’s distribution center in Evreux, France, has been named a Sustainability Lighthouse by the World Economic Forum’s Global Lighthouse Network. The distinction places the facility among a select group of industrial sites worldwide recognized for leadership in sustainability and digital transformation.

A Circular Approach to Logistics

The Evreux site is Schneider Electric’s first circular distribution center, operating on the company’s “use better, longer, and again” model. This approach emphasizes extending product life, enabling reuse, and minimizing waste.

Key achievements include:

• 18% reduction in energy consumption over the past two years.
• 40% cut in single-use plastics.
• Integration of a digital take-back platform, linking 3,000+ products to repair, refurbishment, and repackaging centers.

The center also incorporates eco-friendly practices in packaging, transport, and energy management, leveraging Schneider’s own EcoStruxure Resource Advisor and EcoStruxure Building Operation platforms to monitor and optimize performance.

“At Evreux, we’ve reimagined the role of a distribution center—not just as a logistics hub, but as a catalyst for circularity,” said Mourad Tamoud, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Schneider Electric. “We are proud to be part of the Global Lighthouse Network and to share our learnings with the broader industry for a more sustainable and efficient future.”

Global Recognition from the WEF

The Global Lighthouse Network, established by the World Economic Forum with McKinsey & Company, celebrates sites that exemplify excellence in digitalization, sustainability, and operational efficiency.

This year, the network welcomed 12 new sites across seven countries. Schneider’s Evreux facility stood out for its circularity model and integration of sustainability-driven practices.

“The organizations that will shape the future are those embedding digital innovation, resilience, and sustainability into everything they do,” said Kiva Allgood, Managing Director and Head of the WEF’s Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chains.

The recognition marks Schneider Electric’s sixth Sustainability Lighthouse designation—more than any other company in the network.

Circular Supply Chains on the Rise

The recognition arrives as global manufacturers face mounting pressure to reduce emissions and waste across value chains. According to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, widespread adoption of circular economy principles could cut greenhouse gas emissions by 39% by 2032.

By transforming a distribution hub into a catalyst for reuse and resource efficiency, Schneider Electric demonstrates how logistics infrastructure can support net-zero ambitions while maintaining operational performance.

The Impact Supply Chain Program

The Evreux facility is part of Schneider Electric’s Impact Supply Chain Program, which balances environmental and business goals through four pillars:

• People: empowering employees to innovate.
• Planet: building a net-zero-ready supply chain.
• Customers: ensuring reliability and quality.
• Performance: deploying advanced digital tools and regional ecosystems.

By tying performance metrics directly to environmental outcomes, Schneider positions sustainability as a core driver of value creation.

Setting a Precedent

For Schneider Electric, the Sustainability Lighthouse designation is both an endorsement and a challenge. Scaling similar innovations across the global supply chain sector will be critical if industry is to meet climate targets.

The Evreux site demonstrates what’s possible when digital tools, circularity, and organizational commitment align—transforming supply chains from resource-intensive operations into engines of sustainability.