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.
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
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.
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%).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Promoting LGBT+ inclusion
Initiatives and Awards
US Best Employers for Diversity Award, 2020
Forbes recognised Schneider Electric US through an independent survey of 60,000 employees working for employers with at least 1000 people in their US operations.
US & France Best Place to Work Award, 2020
Schneider Electric US and France have been listed by Glassdoor, which recognises employers that shine the brightest according to those who know a company best — the employees.
Hong Kong's Family-Friendly Employers Award, 2019
Schneider Electric Hong Kong has been awarded in recognition of our family-friendly employment practices and policies, fostering a pro-family culture and environment.
Brazil's Best Company for Diversity and Inclusion, 2019
Schneider Electric Brazil was recognised as the Best Company for Diversity and Inclusion in the electronics sector by the magazine Exame.
US Best Workplaces for Diversity Award, 2019
Fortune magazine and Great Place to Work compiled the 2019 list of companies in the United States that are focused on a culture of equality for all employees.
Canada's Women in Governance Parity Certification, 2019
Schneider Electric Canada has been recognised for the organisation's commitment to female empowerment in the workplace.
Brazil's New Leaders Initiative Award, 2019
Schneider Electric's Women's Leadership Development and Alcoa Girl-Woman projects won a New Leaders Initiative award, which was organised by CEBDS.
Brazil's Women in Leadership Award, 2019
Schneider Electric Brazil's best practices on gender equality were highlighted in the Women in Leadership study, carried out by Valor and O GLOBO, among other magazines.
Brazil's WEP Award, 2019
Schneider Electric Brazil's Win-Win Programme received a WEP award from UN Women in Brazil and the UN Global Compact, which brings together mutual interests in contributing to women's empowerment in Brazil.
Hong Kong's Diversity and Inclusion Award, 2019
Schneider Electric Hong Kong has received the "Diversity and Inclusion Award" by JobMarket for our well-rounded HR strategies and commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Korea's "Presidential Commendation", 2019
Schneider Electric Korea has been awarded the "Presidential Commendation" in recognition of its efforts to advance gender equality and attract more women to the organisation.
US Best Employer for Diversity, 2019
Schneider Electric US has been listed as one of the Best Employers for Diversity by Forbes, based on an employee survey and Forbes' research on companies' inclusive policies and practices.