Diversity & Inclusion Policy
At Schneider Electric, we want to provide equal opportunities to everyone everywhere and to ensure all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best.
Diversity is our heritage and our future. Be part of it.
At Schneider Electric, diversity is an integral part of our history, culture, and identity. Inclusion is the way we treat and perceive all differences. We want to create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are seen as real value for the company.
Building Inclusion
Diversity & Inclusion White Paper
At Schneider Electric, we aim to build an inclusive company in a diverse world.
Global Family Leave Policy
Our inclusive Global Family Leave policy supports the diverse needs of all our people. So no matter who you are, where in the world you live or how you manage your unique life and work, you can always be at your best.
Promoting gender equality
Committed as a UN Women HeForShe Corporate IMPACT 10X10X10 Champion
Launched on 20 September 2014 at the United Nations, HeForShe is an invitation for men and people of all genders to stand in solidarity with women to create a bold, visible and united force for gender equality. The HeForShe IMPACT 10X10X10 initiative gathers 10 head of States, CEOs, and universities on a journey to reach parity and achieve a gender equal world for all.
Schneider Electric’s three HeForShe Commitments
As HeForShe IMPACT 10x10x10 Champions, we are proud to be change agents for gender equality and have made gender equality an organizational priority with our three bold, game-changing commitments.
HeForShe Emerging Solutions for Gender Equality
The HeForShe 10X10X10 Champions release the HeForShe Emerging Solutions for Gender Equality report, sharing close to 100 emerging solutions on how to achieve gender equality.
Empowering women
100% Leadership Commitment to UN Women’s Empowerment Principles
Schneider Electric is the first multi-national company to achieve commitment by all of its country leaders to the Women’s Empowerment Principles.
Women's Empowerment at Schneider Electric India
Schneider Electric is one of four companies to receive the prestigious 2019 Catalyst Award. Learn more about SE India’s diversity and inclusion efforts and their positive impact.
Globally recognized for gender equality
Promoting LGBT+ inclusion
Initiatives and Awards
India's Zinnov NextGen Employee Experience Award, 2018
Exclusively focusing on R&D and Digital Global In-house Centres (GIC), the award recognizes Schneider Electric India for having successfully enabled access to platforms and practices that provide seamless and engaging experience for employees, thereby boosting productivity and morale. As part of the assessment & selection process, Schneider Electric India also effectively showcased various Diversity & Inclusion initiatives.
Canada’s Top Employer for Young People, 2018
Schneider Electric Canada has been recognized for hiring and developing younger generations, notably through the Commercial Leadership Program exposing participants to the main areas of business and to senior leadership.
India's Gender Equality in Workplace Award, 2018
Ask Insights and Business World have recognized Schneider Electric India for its strong long-standing focus and multidimensional approach to diversity and inclusion.
HR Excellence Award for Diversity & Inclusion, 2017
For the third year in a row, Schneider Electric Malaysia was recognized for the strong focus on female hiring and dedicated local employee network, as part of their strong commitment to gender equality.