Schneider Electric again named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere® Institute
- Recognition honors companies’ commitment to integrity and to making values-based decisions
- Schneider Electric has long committed to upholding itself and its partner ecosystem to high social, governance and ethical standards
Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has once again been recognized by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the world’s most ethical companies.
Created in 2006, the annual World’s Most Ethical Company® list honors companies that have demonstrated exemplary ethical leadership in their industries, raising the standard of corporate behavior as both the right thing to do, and as an effective long-term strategy. Grounded in Ethisphere’s proprietary Ethics Quotient®, the World’s Most Ethical Companies assessment process includes more than 200 questions on culture, environmental and social practices, ethics and compliance activities, governance, diversity and initiatives to support a strong value chain. In 2021, 135 honorees were recognized, spanning 22 countries and 47 industries. .
“We’re very proud to be listed once again as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute,” said Olivier Blum, Schneider Electric’s Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer. “Ethical behavior is non-negotiable: it is the critical foundation on which sustainable business activity and trust have to be built, a pillar of our sustainability commitments.”
Schneider’s “Principles of Responsibility” ethics charter, a dynamic ethics and compliance program, and a strong speak-up culture together ensure that any compliance issues are effectively prevented, swiftly identified and addressed.
Schneider Electric has long committed to upholding itself and its partner ecosystem to high social, governance and ethical standards. The company’s recently-announced 2021-2025 Sustainability Impact program includes the objective of maintaining the confidence of all of its employees in reporting behaviors that conflict with its Principles of Trust, as well as a new target to ensure that 100% of its strategic suppliers provide decent work to their employees (in line with the International Labor Organization’s definition of decent work).
“While addressing the tough challenges of 2020, we saw companies lead – above all other institutions – on earning the trust of stakeholders through resilience and a commitment to ethics and integrity,” said Ethisphere CEO, Timothy Erblich. “The World’s Most Ethical Companies honorees continue to demonstrate an unwavering commitment to the highest values and positively impacting the communities they serve. Congratulations to everyone at Schneider Electric for earning the World’s Most Ethical Companies designation.”
Find the full list of the 2021 World's Most Ethical Companies HERE.
The Ethisphere® Institute is the global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices that fuel corporate character, marketplace trust and business success. Ethisphere has deep expertise in measuring and defining core ethics standards using data-driven insights that help companies enhance corporate character and measure and improve culture. Ethisphere honors superior achievement through its World’s Most Ethical Companies recognition program and provides a community of industry experts with the Business Ethics Leadership Alliance (BELA). More information about Ethisphere can be found at: https://ethisphere.com.
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Olivier BLUM
Chief Executive OfficerOlivier Blum is the Chief Executive Officer of Schneider Electric, effective November 4, 2024. Olivier has been a member of the Executive Committee since 2014. In his most recent role, he successfully led the company's fast-growing and world-class Energy Management business across all end markets, including data centers. Prior to that, he served as Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer from 2020 to 2022, where he led the development of corporate strategy, mergers and acquisitions, sustainability, and quality assurance. From 2014 to 2020, Olivier held the position of Chief Human Resources Officer at Schneider Electric, driving the company’s people strategy and earning recognition as France’s Chief Human Resources Officer of the Year in 2019 by Cadremploi, Morgan Phillips Hudson, Le Figaro Décideurs, and Fyte for his transformative leadership and cultural impact. Olivier began his career at Schneider Electric in 1993 in his home country of France. Over the past two decades, he has gained extensive international experience, holding key leadership roles in Asia including Regional Head of Strategy for China, Regional Managing Director for India, and a global role as Executive Vice President of the Home & Distribution division, based in Hong Kong. He has also been an independent director of Keppel Corporation and a member of its Sustainability and Safety Committees since May 2022. His commitment to sustainability has been instrumental in Schneider Electric's success, culminating in the company being named the World's Most Sustainable Corporation by Corporate Knights in 2021. Olivier holds a degree from Grenoble Business School, France. LinkedIn ProfileRead more
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