Schneider Electric’s Sustainability Efforts Gain Momentum
Schneider Electric’s latest sustainability figures for the third quarter reveal significant progress in their Schneider Sustainability Impact (SSI) program, spanning 2021-2025. With only one quarter remaining, the company reports a score of 8.52 out of 10, positioning them favorably to meet their target of 8.80 by year-end.
A key achievement this quarter is the early completion of the Zero Carbon Project. This initiative supports over 1,000 suppliers with tailored plans to phase out fossil fuels, providing technical training and guidance in renewable energy adoption. Impressively, the project has achieved an average reduction of CO₂ emissions by 53 percent among major suppliers, surpassing the 2025 target ahead of schedule.
Key Progress Areas in SSI
- Fossil Fuel Phase-Out: Since 2018, Schneider Electric’s products and solutions have helped customers save and prevent 792 million tons of CO₂ emissions, nearing the 2025 goal of 800 million tons. During Climate Week NYC 2025, the company announced expanded Scope 3 efforts, including enhanced supplier engagement and new cross-industry collaborations. These initiatives aim to accelerate emissions reductions across the value chain, focusing on digital tools, renewable energy supply, and circularity.
- The World Economic Forum recognized Schneider Electric’s AirSeT solution for “Excellence in Sustainable Design.” This innovation replaces SF₆ gases with pure air and vacuum technology, eliminating environmentally harmful greenhouse gases and enabling smarter, safer power grids.
- Energy Access: Since 2009, Schneider Electric’s programs have provided over 60 million people with access to green electricity, exceeding the 2025 target. This success is driven by distributed energy solutions like microgrids, which empower local communities through local ownership and shared governance. The “Energy Poverty” report from the Schneider Electric™ Sustainability Research Institute explores how energy democracy can drive systemic change.
“Schneider Electric has been named the world’s most sustainable company three times this year, most recently by Sustainability Magazine. These recognitions reflect the collective progress we see across the industry. What gives me confidence is the actions we see every day. Organizations are reducing their emissions, the technology is ready to be implemented at scale, and people are driving change with purpose. Sustainability is becoming the core of how we work, drive innovation, and collaborate. That’s where the real transformation happens,” says Esther Finidori, Chief Sustainability Officer at Schneider Electric.
Recent Accolades
- Schneider Electric’s Evreux facility has been designated a Sustainability Lighthouse by the World Economic Forum.
- Schneider Electric is featured on Fortune’s 2025 Change the World list.
- The company has been ranked among Asia’s 100 Best Workplaces 2025.
Schneider Electric aims to empower everyone to make the most of their energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. At Schneider, this is called Life Is On.
Their mission is to be the trusted partner in sustainability and efficiency.
Schneider Electric is a global leader in industrial technology, bringing expertise in electrification, automation, and digitalization to smart industries, robust infrastructure, future-proof data centers, intelligent buildings, and intuitive homes. Grounded in deep industry knowledge, they provide integrated, end-to-end solutions with AI-enabled industrial IoT, connected products, automation, software, and services, delivering digital twins to enable profitable growth for customers.
The company has an ecosystem of 150,000 colleagues and over a million partners operating in over 100 countries, ensuring proximity to customers and stakeholders. Schneider Electric embraces diversity and inclusion in everything they do, guided by a meaningful purpose of a sustainable future for all.
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