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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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