Schneider Electric Announces Michael Smith Switchgear as a Global Winner of its Inaugural Sustainability Impact Awards 2023
- Award recognises outstanding performance to decarbonise operations and establish itself as a leader in Carbon Neutral manufacturing
- Other global winners include Hewlett Packard Enterprise HPE, Boer (Wuxi) power system co., Ramboll Finland, Faith Technologies, Inc. (FTI), Ad-Sol Nissin Corporation
London, UK, May 9, 2023: Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced that Leicester-based Michael Smith Switchgear is a winner of the inaugural Schneider Electric Sustainability Impact Awards. The rapidly expanding electrical control and distribution engineering company is one of six winners drawn from 241 entries worldwide, distinguished by their pioneering decarbonisation efforts within and beyond their organisations.
Launched in 2022, the Schneider Electric Sustainability Impact Awards celebrates leaders prioritising innovation and decarbonisation. Partners can enter two categories: "Impact to My Customers" and "Impact to My Company", which recognise those who exhibit outstanding sustainability leadership. Entrants are assessed based on the successful implementation of innovations, products and digital solutions to electrify operations, reduce energy supply, increase operational efficiency, and embrace circularity across the value chain.
Michael Smith Switchgear was recognised in the "Impact to My Company" category based on its commitment to sustainability in all aspects of its business. The company was certified Carbon Neutral in 2022, having offset more than 137 tonnes of CO2e across its group activities in 2021. To reduce its energy consumption and use of raw materials, the company has digitised operations, adopted electric vehicles, and installed LED lighting and solar panels. It is continuing to work to align with the UN Sustainability Goals and is sourcing alternative materials for products and consolidating deliveries to reduce its carbon footprint. Other plans include a rainwater storage system and a 'green' roof.
"My congratulations go to Michael Smith Switchgear, whose story of exceptional commitment and success is an inspiration to others embarking on their decarbonisation journey," said David Williams, Vice President, Transactional Businesses at Schneider Electric UK and Ireland.
"Eliminating energy waste and being more energy-efficient has a significant impact on an organisation's carbon footprint and helps to address the global energy crisis. However, no organisation is an island, so the Schneider Electric Sustainability Impact Awards has set out to highlight the valuable contributions of local and global partnerships," he added.
"We are delighted to be a global winner of the Schneider Electric Sustainability Impact Awards. This award is a testament to our team's dedication, hard work and unwavering commitment to decarbonising our operations. Sustainability is at the heart of our operations, and this is encouragement for us to build on our Carbon Neutral status and continue our good work," said Sean Smith, Managing Director for Michael Smith Switchgear.
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David Williams
Vice President Transactional Businesses and Major Pursuits UK & IrelandDavid leads Schneider Electric’s Home & Distribution and Power Products businesses to support the end-to-end needs of customers and channel partners across the UK & Ireland.From July 2025, David expanded his remit to include leadership of the Major Pursuits team in the UK & Ireland, where he focuses on key customers and segments, ensuring the ongoing development of a robust pipeline for large-scale projects.David is passionate about working in partnership with customers and industry partners, telling the sustainability and energy efficiency story, inspiring high-tech industry innovation, and enabling positive business change.Since joining Schneider Electric in 2011, he has honed his skills across a variety of business units, including Solar, Smart Buildings, Digital Power Solutions, and Power Products. Prior to taking up the role of VP Transactional Business at the start of 2023, he was VP Marketing with a remit that included setting and executing business and marketing strategy, driving employee engagement, and managing commercial activities across the UK & Ireland.Connect with David on LinkedIn.Read more
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