Embracing differences, building respect

By embracing differences, Schneider Electric builds a culture of respect where everyone feels safe to be their authentic selves. We are 100% committed to inclusion and our policies reflect this commitment to our employees.

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2021 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index

Schneider Electric has been included for the 4th year in a row in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, promoting public commitment to equality in the workplace. We are one of 380 global companies and one of 17 in the industrial sector.

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Financial Times Diversity Leader 2021

We have been recognised for the 2nd year in a row by the Financial Times as a Diversity Leader for our success in promoting diversity. Schneider Electric ranked 27th overall and 2nd within its industry.

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World's most sustainable company going further, faster

2021 started with a flourish as we have become the most sustainable corporation in Corporate Knights ranking. It also marked the debut of our accelerated sustainability program for 2025 with 6 commitments for sustainable business, planet and people.

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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 and Inclusion Policy

At Schneider Electric, we want to provide equal opportunities to everyone everywhere and ensure that all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best.

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Diversity & Inclusion White Paper

At Schneider Electric, we aim to build an inclusive company in a diverse world.

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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.

Manage Your Unique Life and Work

"We are proud to be the first in our industry to make such a global commitment." Jean-Pascal Tricoire, CEO
Our Global Family Leave Policy includes key life stages for welcoming a new baby, taking care of sick or elderly family members and mourning the loss of a family member. Recognising that definitions of family, life and work are changing every day, we have defined "leave" and "family" in an inclusive way.

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Promoting gender equality

U.N. 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.

Our commitment for HeForShe

CEO of Schneider Electric, Jean-Pascal Tricoire, shares his personal "click moment" and his role in promoting gender equity.

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 99.6% of our global workforce.

Pay Equity resources

At Schneider Electric, we have built several resources that reinforce our commitment to pay equity.

Schneider Electric's commitment to gender diversity

Equality is one of our key commitments for the 2021-2025 sustainability programme. We aim to increase gender diversity in hiring (50%), front-line management (40%), and leadership teams (30%).

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Empowering women

We believe in U.N. 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, Equity and Inclusion efforts and their positive impact.

Globally recognised for gender equality

Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index

For the fourth year in a row, we have been included in Bloomberg’s Gender-Equality Index with our highest scores in disclosure, equal pay and gender pay parity and inclusive culture.

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Financial Times Leader in Diversity

We are honoured to be recognised for a second time in a row by the Financial Times Diversity Leaders Ranking in Europe, which awards 850 companies that have achieved a successful promotion of diversity.

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Fortune World's Most Admired Companies

We are proud to be included in the Fortune’s 2021 World's Most Admired Companies, Fortune's worldwide known and prestigious ranking of corporate reputation.

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Top ranked by Universum

We are proud to be ranked in the Universum's World's Most Attractive Employers Index 2020. This ranking highlights companies that are making efforts to be better perceived by future employees.

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Tackling Discrimination Against LGBT+ People

As a global company, Schneider Electric is proud to stand up for equal rights and fair treatment for everyone, everywhere. By supporting the UN Free & Equal standards, we commit to fostering a culture of respect and equality for the LGBT+ community.

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Initiatives and Awards

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