CUSTOMER-CENTERED INNOVATION
INTRODUCTION
PEOPLE-FIRST CULTURE
OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
GRI INDEX
Product Innovation and Sustainability
Seeking More Sustainable Replacements for SF 6 Gas We continue to focus on managing SF 6 gas emissions. As part of our decarbonization strategy and 2030 goals, we are developing alternatives for Scada-Mate switching products that still rely on SF 6 gas. We made progress on system and control plans in 2024 as we advance toward our goal of delivering a solution by 2030. Our product portfolio already includes several alternatives to traditional gas-insulated switchgear that do not depend on SF 6 gas: Vista® SD and Vista® Green Underground Distribution Switchgear, as well as the Scada-Mate® SD Switching System. Reclaiming and Recycling SF 6 Gas We also support our customers’ efforts to reclaim and recycle SF 6 gas and equipment. This includes decommissioning end-of-life product units for our customers and reclaiming the SF 6 gas from this equipment to be recycled. In addition, we provide full documentation for compliance reporting. To simplify this process for our customers, we provide full but flexible service options for various work locations and customer responsibilities. We also continue to seek ways to expand our program and enhance reporting.
We work closely with our customers to develop innovative and sustainable solutions that transform the grid. As we collaboratively focus on resilience and improve reliability, our support extends throughout the full life cycle of our products. Our Product Development Strategy Our product development strategy is guided by our Vision to create an outage-free, sustainable electrical energy future. Our engineering expertise and deep understanding of customers’ challenges enable us to develop breakthrough solutions to improve the resilience and reliability of electric power distribution. Our EdgeRestore® Underground Distribution Restoration System, released in 2023, is the result of our long history of grid innovation and customer collaboration. The EdgeRestore system advances grid resilience by identifying faults and rerouting power from an alternate source within 60 seconds.
S&C was named Supplier of the Year for Innovation by Wesco Utility. This award program recognizes Wesco Utility’s supplier partners’ pursuit of continuous improvement, flawless execution, and commitment to innovation in the face of changing market dynamics to meet customers’ needs. S&C was selected from nearly 150 individual nominations to be recognized not just for our innovative products, but for commitments across the organization – from our commitment to sustainability to our initiatives around workplace culture.
S&C 2024 Sustainability Report
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