Impact investing
Investing in high social initiatives, positively impacting climate and energy transition, and leveraging the Group’s competencies.
Schneider Electric is a pioneer in corporate impact investing, having launched our first investment vehicle in 2009 (SEEA). Since then, we have never stopped innovating and continue to support investments across four vehicles to drive impact.
Impact investing highlights
invested in funds
companies in our portfolio
people impacted
direct jobs created
of CO2 avoided (E3 Capital excluded)
of affordable energy efficient housing
Contributing to an inclusive economy in Europe
Schneider Electric Energy Access (SEEA)
Contributing to an inclusive economy in Europe
Schneider Electric Energy Access (SEEA)SEEA was established in 2009 to contribute to an inclusive economy for the benefit of the most vulnerable people and communities. SEEA brings together different stakeholders by inviting Schneider Electric’s employees and business partners to invest and commit to this goal.
SEEA is supported by: Schneider Electric Industries SAS (“SEI SAS”), Phitrust Partenaires, MESE, and Schneider Energy SICAV Solidaire.
Our SEEA portfolio
Our SEEA team
Promoting access to green energy and Net-Zero in Asia
Schneider Electric Energy Access Asia (SEEAA)
Promoting access to green energy and Net-Zero in Asia
Schneider Electric Energy Access Asia (SEEAA)SEEAA was established in December 2019 to invest in South and Southeast Asian countries. SEEAA focuses on investing in early-stage companies that benefit disadvantaged populations and foster the development of clean energy solutions under the following two goals:
- Improving access to affordable and reliable energy;
- Accelerating the transition toward renewable energy and Net-Zero.
Our SEEAA portfolio
Our SEEAA team
Enabling green energy access in Africa
E3 Capital impact fund
Enabling green energy access in Africa
E3 Capital impact fundFinancing initiatives and projects in the areas of energy transition and the circular economy.
Gaia Impact team, Schneider Electric, Capital Croissance, Capelan and I&P are launching GEIF II, an investment fund dedicated to meeting the challenge represented by the access to energy in Africa.
It aims to bring energy to 4M people, create 20,000 jobs while saving 4MT of CO2.
The coalition targets an initial closing of €40M in 2023 and a final closing at the first half of 2024 for a total target amount of €80M.
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1. What is impact investing?
Impact investing is a form of investment that aims to generate both financial returns and positive social impact. It involves investing in companies, organisations, or funds that seek to address social and environmental issues, while also providing investors with a financial return on their investment. Impact investing seeks to achieve a "double bottom line" by considering both financial performance and social or environmental outcomes. This can include investing in decarbonisation, contributing to net zero, providing energy access, and creating impact funds.
2. Why is impact investing important?
For Schneider Electric impact investing is important for several reasons. Our SEEA and SEEAA programmes aim to address social and environmental challenges in Europe and Asia. By supporting these initiatives, impact investing can help drive positive change and improve the well-being of people and the planet. However, impact investing is not just about doing good, it is also about generating financial returns. By creating impact funds, we are addressing social and environmental challenges, impact investors can tap into new markets and growth opportunities, which can lead to financial returns.