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 a HeForShe IMPACT 10X10X10 Champion, we are proud to act as a change agent for gender equality and have made 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.
Pay Equity at Schneider Electric
As part of our HeForShe commitments, we have developed a Pay Equity Framework covering 99% of our global workforce.
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
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Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
For the third year in a row, we have been included in Bloomberg’s Gender-Equality Index, scoring high on criteria involving top management commitment, gender inclusive policies, and community engagement.Learn more opens in new Window -
Financial Times Leader in Diversity
We are honored to be recognized by the Financial Times in a first-of-its-kind ranking for diversity and inclusion in Europe, which awards 700 companies that have achieved a successful promotion of all types of diversity.Read more opens in new Window -
Top ranked by Universum
We are proud to be ranked in the Top 50 for the Universum’s Diversity & Inclusion Index, which recognizes the most diverse and inclusive employers of the world.Read more opens in new Window -
Top ranked by Equileap
We are proud to be ranked 31st globally and 1st in the industrial sector by Equileap, a social venture aiming to accelerate progress towards gender equality in the workplace.Learn more opens in new Window -
2019 Catalyst award winner
We are honored to have received the Catalyst Award for our holistic inclusive approach to attract and retain women in Schneider Electric India.Read more opens in new Window
Promoting LGBT+ inclusion
Initiatives and Awards
Canada’s Top 100 Employers, 2020
Our high-performance culture, diverse collaborative teams, work life balance and ongoing employee development programs are just a few of the reasons that make Schneider Electric a great company to work for.
Canada’s Top Employer for Young People, 2020
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.
Forbes Canada’s Best Employers, 2020
Proud to be among the companies liked best by employees in Canada. The list ranks the 300 employers that received the most recommendations.
Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Awards WXN Network, 2019
Congratulations to Susan Uthayakumar for being named one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women. This award recognizes female leaders who have a shared passion for the advancement and empowerment of women.
Canada’s Women in Governance Parity Certification, 2019
Schneider Electric Canada has been recognized for the organization’s commitment to women empowerment at the workplace.
US Best Employers for Diversity Award, 2020
Forbes recognized Schneider Electric US through an independent survey of 60,000 employees working for employers with at least 1,000 people in their US operations.