ESG Today writes that the system was trained by Schneider Electric experts using almost 500.000 building models to recommend the best options and alternatives to enable decarbonization through improved energy efficiency. This comes as regulators around the world demand more efficient buildings, such as in the EU, where every new construction raised after 2030 will have to be net-zero.

Mike Kazmierczak, Global Vice President of Digital Energy for Schneider Electric, said that "the Building Decarbonization Calculator is a powerful consultative tool that supports compliance with local mandates, while providing a clear path for operational improvements. This innovative digital tool is designed to assist building owners and operators in reducing emissions, improving energy efficiency, and cutting operational costs, which will ultimately help owners accelerate action and increase the rate at which buildings are being retrofit."

In order to demonstrate the effectiveness of the new system, the team at Schneider used it to help a building operator in Boston, Massachusetts, reduce annual energy costs by as much as 3.7 million USD, as well as to avoid fines amounting to 1 million USD from failing to comply with regulations.

Real estate and investment management company JLL, as well as building carbon data analytics company C.scale helped with the development of the new carbon calculation tool.