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
- 88 million
invested in funds
- 72
companies in our portfolio
- 35.7 million
people impacted
- 8,666
direct jobs created
- 17.4 million tons
of CO2 avoided (E3 Capital excluded)
- 102,000 m²
of affordable energy efficient housing
Latest news
Follow-on investment of Schneider Electric Energy Access in Enogrid, leader in collective self-consumption in France
In December 2024, SEEA reinvested in Enogrid, together with Lita.co and Engie Rassembleurs d'Energie, to massify collective self-consumption in France and accelerate the energy transition.
Read moreInvestment of Schneider Electric within the African impact investing fund Gaia Energy Impact Fund II
In 2023, Schneider Electric has committed EUR 20million in Gaia Energy Impact Fund II. This new venture capital impact fund will be supporting entrepreneurs with high environmental and social impact in the field of energy transition in Africa.
Read moreSchneider Electric featured in the GIIN Impact Investing reports
The Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) launched the corporate impact investing initiative. Schneider Electric is proud to be featured in the reports to show how impact investment is embedded within Schneider Electric sustainability strategy.
Read moreReport - Putting the S in ESG
This article analyses the relation between social impact investors and their company's CSR strategy. Our team had the opportunity to explain how the impact investment strategy fits in with Schneider Electric's CSR objectives.
Read morePortfolio Company, Oorja won the Energy Top Impact Award by 60 Decibels
Recognized for providing affordable solar energy in the North Indian agricultural sector, Oorja won the Energy Top Impact Award by 60 Decibels.
Read moreSchneider Electric Energy Access Asia makes a new investment in Freyr, enabling the rooftop solar systems
SEEAA invests in Freyr’s Series B round and supporting the solar transition in India.
Read moreSchneider Electric Energy Access Asia makes a new investment in Biofuels, leader in the biomass market in India
SEEAA invests in Biofuels Junction, a Mumbai-based clean-energy venture that manufactures solid biofuels made from agricultural residues.
Read moreSchneider Electric makes a new investment in SolarKita, installing small scale solar rooftop systems
SEEAA invests in SolarKita, an Indonesian startup that provides a comprehensive suite of services for smaller rooftop installations following the entire customer solar journey from the initial sales and consultation stage to installation and after-sales customer service.
Read moreSchneider Electric Energy Access makes a new investment in Wall'Up Préfa, leader in prefabricated hemp concrete
Schneider Electric Energy Access has invested in Wall’Up Préfa, leader in prefabricated hemp concrete, alongside the Banque des Territoires and Altur Investissement, to speed up the national ambitions on decarbonizing construction.
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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.





