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expertise: Inoveha (2013), a com- pany specializing in energy audits, Esabora (2014), which develops digital applications for contrac- tors, and Munro (late 2012), an American distribution company that markets innovative energy efficient solutions.

Several major societal trends are affecting today s energy players: a growing demand for energy, greater environmental awareness and the development of digi- tal technologies. For Rexel, these trends represent new challenges as well as exciting opportunities.

CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE ENERGY PLAYERS

GROWING DEMAND FOR ENERGY

GREATER ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS

DEVELOPMENT OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

DEVELOPMENT OF ENERGY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS

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Population growth and increasing urbanization

Development of emerging economies

Greater demand for comfort

Scarce or limited natural resources leading to higher prices in the medium to long term

Climate change, partly due to fossil fuel emissions

Development of electronic and smart devices

Paperless transactions, workplace networks, data storage and instant access to information

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

RENEWABLE ENERGIES

SMART BUILDINGS

EMPLOYEES were trained in energy efficiency in 2013 and 2014

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