Environmental Data Program
The Environmental Data Program categorizes and measures product environmental attributes and footprints. Building upon the Green Premium Program, it employs a data-based methodology to provide comprehensive environmental data attributes for Schneider commercial references.
The Environmental Data Program covers critical information, including carbon footprints, recycled materials, energy efficiency, and end-of-life recycling options. Expanding upon the 5 attributes previously offered, this enhanced dataset now reports on 14 attributes, offering a significantly broader understanding of a product’s environmental impact.
110,000 commercial references are available online today, with the aim to cover 155,000 by the end of 2025, representing 80% of product turnover, an increase from the current 70%.
Environmental Data categories
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Our journey on product environmental transparency
Environmental Data Program
Enhanced transparency on product environmental attributes for all products covering the full product life cycle through our Environmental Data Program.
External labels
Green Premium is updated to include green claim differentiation and improve our products’ environmental footprint.
EcoDesign Way
EcoDesign Way launched – our internal eco-design approach embedded in the offer creation process.
Green Premium
Green Premium label is introduced to provide transparent information on regulated substances and to share product environmental profiles and end-of-life instructions.
RoHS and REACh
The European Union adopts RoHS and REACh directives regarding the use of hazardous substances and chemicals in products and manufacturing.
Explore Environmental Data on our offers
The Environmental Data Program provides more transparent data covering the entire product lifecycle. This detailed product environmental information goes beyond existing regulatory requirements in response to customers’ growing expectations.
The Environmental Data Program includes five data categories, each corresponding to a product lifecycle stage. With over thirty data points with tooltips, you can easily understand the Environmental Data Program and make informed decisions.
The Environmental Data Program empowers you to make data-based decisions leveraging reliable and granular lifecycle-related product environmental data points. You will be able to differentiate your own value proposition by opting for more sustainable choices, and accurately evaluate and report on your own environmental footprint and CO₂ emissions reduction efforts.
Schneider Electric is exploring additional environmental attributes to address evolving customer needs, including metrics on biodiversity impact, material sourcing, and product longevity. These efforts reflect the company’s conviction that transparency extends beyond compliance—it is about driving meaningful change across the entire value chain.
Additionally, Schneider Electric intends to strengthen its collaboration with industry partners, regulators, and customers to develop standardized methodologies and best practices for environmental reporting. The aim is to simplify data integration across industries, making it easier for businesses to achieve their sustainability objectives.
Partner perspectives on Environmental Data Program
“Giving customers access to transparent and factual product data to help them make informed decisions on the environmental impact of their choices is a must. We’re delighted Schneider Electric has taken this bold step forward, to allow us to distribute their products with confidence and trust.”
-Céline Coulibre – Dumenil, Chief Sustainability Officer | Rexel
“Making sustainability claims without data to back them up is becoming increasingly difficult. As such, it’s pleasing to see such a progressive move from Schneider with their Environmental Data Program. Instead of telling the customers that a product is environmentally friendly, Schneider shows the details behind the claims, aligned to known industry standards, giving consumers the power to make an informed choice. I’d encourage the wider industry to take note and follow this model.”
-IDC Analysts
Our product sustainability initiatives
We are committed to minimizing our impacts and dependencies on nature. We work on transitioning to a circular economy, both with our customers and in our own operations. Our value proposition prioritizes resource efficiency, allowing customers to “do more with less”, all while carefully considering the impact of our products and services on the environment. Explore our different product sustainability initiatives.
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