
Accelerating sustainability for all
Our corporate sustainability strategy


Schneider Electric biodiversity pledge
We commit to no net biodiversity loss in our operations by 2030 to preserve natural ecosystems and resources.

Our 6 long-term commitments

Generations
Sustainability insights
Featured blogs and white papers

Circularity at Schneider Electric
Take a look at highlights on how Schneider is leading circularity aiming for a more positive impact.

Guide to assessing product sustainability

Action for a fair energy transition at COP28
Teaming up for a sustainable future through digital innovation and electrification for net-zero at COP28.

Three transformations drive our climate action

Three ways to expand EU taxonomy

The 2030 imperative

Four steps to decarbonization

Pure air to fight climate change

No more biodiversity loss

Focus on short-term measures

All generations matter
Our Sustainability Research Institute’s latest modeling

Towards net-zero buildings
A framework toward net-zero Buildings to accelerate the investment needed to deliver a greener urban built environment.

Guide to sustainability metrics for data centers
This framework proposes categories and metrics for Beginning, Advanced, and Leading data center operators.

Back to 2050

Cracking the energy efficiency case in buildings

Electric vehicle smart charging in buildings

Realizing the potential of customer-sited solar

Urban transformations: integrated energy solutions

Building heat decarbonization

Digital economy and climate impact

Fit for 55 package

Beyond the scope of climate pledges
Engaging our supply chain on The Zero Carbon Project


Sustainable recognitions and awards

12 years in a row in Corporate Knights Global 100 list
12 years in a row in Corporate Knights Global 100 list
Platinum rating in 2023 for the 3rd consecutive year
Platinum rating in 2023 for the 3rd consecutive year
6 years in a row in World’s Most Admired Companies list
6 years in a row in World’s Most Admired Companies list
Industry leader and included in DJSI World for 12th year in a row
Industry leader and included in DJSI World for 12th year in a row
#1 in its sector and included in the main Euronext Vigeo indices
#1 in its sector and included in the main Euronext Vigeo indices
In the FTSE4Good Index Series for the 7th year in a row
In the FTSE4Good Index Series for the 7th year in a row2030 United Nations Agenda for Sustainable Development
No poverty
Schneider Electric operates with the conviction that human well-being comes first. Therefore, we believe that decent wage and development opportunities enable employees within the company and communities around it to live a fulfilling life and thrive.
50 million
100%
Zero hunger
We place human health and well-being at the core of our actions. Food is a basic need and a necessity for livelihood. Underserved populations are at the margin of society, and we know we all have a part to play to protect their livelihood.
50 million
4,000+
Good health and well-being
Our commitment to prioritizing people everywhere orients us to view well-being holistically – as physical, mental, social, and emotional — and to develop programs that support all our stakeholders to manage their unique life and work.
100%
0.38 or below
Quality education
Gender equality
Schneider Electric believes in equality between all genders. As such, the long-lasting difference in society’s treatment of men and women is a challenge we face and rise to as we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion fosters sustainable development.
50/40/30%
women hired (50%), front-line manager (40%), and leaders (30%) by 2025
Clean water and sanitation
We take great care in ensuring our operations don’t impact biodiversity and water quality. We take action to protect this scarce resource in our sites and develop water and wastewater solutions.
100%
of sites in water-stressed areas build a dedicated strategy and action plan by 2025
80%
Affordable and clean energy
50 million
15%
Decent work and economic growth
100%
Industry, innovation, and infrastructure
800M tonnes
100%
Reduced inequalities
50/40/30%
50 million
Sustainable cities and communities
We offer sustainable solutions in urban areas with smarter homes and buildings. We also act for communities by giving them access to sustainable energy and by transforming our global commitments into local realities.
100%
Responsible consumption and production
50%
100%
Climate action
As we strive to be an impactful company, our climate strategy addresses all our stakeholders, from employees to supply chain partners, customers, as well as local communities, and shows there are ways for companies to “do good while doing well”.
800M tonnes
50%
Life below water
Resources are essential to our business; preserving them does not only make good business sense but is also the right thing to do. Our “one planet compatibility” mindset, drives our actions to protect marine life.