From Sustainable Development to CSR: Legrand Takes Another Step Forward

Limoges, France (ots/PRNewswire) -

On the occasion of its Annual General Meeting, Legrand yesterday
outlined its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) approach,
unveiling its new roadmap for 2014-2018.

"At Legrand, which is already firmly committed to Sustainable
Development, we are today taking a further decisive step forward by
placing users and their requirements at the core of our commitment",
stated Gilles Schnepp, Legrand Group Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer. "In view of the new environmental, societal and
technological challenges facing us, we consider it our
responsibility, as a global specialist in electrical and digital
building infrastructures, to enable the greatest possible number of
people to have lasting access to electricity, all over the world.
This is the very foundation of our Social Responsibility."

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An integrated CSR strategy

At Legrand, CSR is an integral part of the Group's business and
strategy, and contributive to its growth. Based on four focal points,
it aims to offer USERS sustainable solutions, while acting ethically
towards SOCIETY, committing to its EMPLOYEES, and limiting the
Group's impact on the ENVIRONMENT.

2014-2018 roadmap: solid foundations and strengthened ambitions

This new CSR roadmap, Legrand's third since 2007, forms a natural
extension of the Sustainable Development approach the Group has been
conducting for many years now. Legrand hereby reasserts its
commitment to the sustainable development of its business, setting
itself more ambitious targets than in previous roadmaps.

The 2014-2018 roadmap reflects a longer-term commitment on the
part of the Group. On the basis of an analysis of priority fields of
action conducted interactively with stakeholders, it sets precisely
quantified targets. It also fits perfectly with the Group's new
growth segments, especially assisted living and energy efficiency.
Taking on board the Group's initiatives aimed at ensuring progress
for the entire electrical sector, it makes contributors accountable
for their results.

As part of its continuous improvement approach, Legrand pledges to
ensure annual publication of its results on the 21 priorities listed
in its new roadmap.

Find a complete presentation of the CSR approach and the 2014-2018
roadmap on our website, http://www.legrand.com, 'OUR RESPONSIBILITY'

About Legrand

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital
building infrastructures. Its comprehensive offering of solutions for
use in commercial, industrial and residential markets makes it a
benchmark for customers worldwide. Innovation for a steady flow of
new products with high added value and acquisitions are prime vectors
for growth. Legrand reported sales of close to EUR4.5 billion in
2013. The company is listed on NYSE Euronext and is a component stock
of indexes including the CAC40, FTSE4Good, MSCI World, Corporate
Oekom Rating and DJSI (ISIN code FR0010307819).

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Contact:
For any additional information, please contact: Nathalie Lacombe,
Sustainable Development Coordinator, Tel: +33(0)5-55-06-77-30, Email:
nathalie.lacombe@legrand.fr; Edith Dumas, Group VP Internal
Communication &
External Relations, Tel: +33(0)5-55-06-89-24, Email:
edith.dumas@legrand.fr