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Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, is headquartered in Rueil-Malmaison, France. Founded in 1836, the company has evolved significantly, establishing a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific. Schneider Electric operates primarily in the electrical equipment and automation sectors, offering innovative solutions that enhance efficiency and sustainability. The company’s core products include smart grid technologies, building management systems, and industrial automation solutions, all designed to optimise energy usage and reduce environmental impact. Notably, Schneider Electric has been recognised for its commitment to sustainability and digital transformation, positioning itself as a pioneer in the industry. With a robust market presence and a focus on innovation, Schneider Electric continues to drive advancements in energy efficiency and automation worldwide.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Schneider Electric's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

100

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity Transmission industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

16

Industry Benchmark

Schneider Electric's score of 100 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Schneider Electric's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Schneider Electric reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 56,779,640,000 kg CO2e, comprising 112,792,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 89,440,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 56,777,796,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality across its operations (Scopes 1 and 2) by 2025. To achieve this, Schneider Electric plans to balance any remaining emissions with high-quality carbon removal credits. Looking ahead, Schneider Electric has committed to a 76% reduction in absolute emissions from Scopes 1 and 2 by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. This target is part of a broader strategy to reach net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. Additionally, the company aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2030. Schneider Electric's long-term goals include a 90% reduction in absolute emissions from Scopes 1 and 2 by 2050, alongside a similar reduction for Scope 3 emissions. The company is also focused on increasing its sourcing of renewable electricity from 82% in 2021 to 100% by 2030, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and climate action.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Schneider Electric's primary industry is Transmission services of electricity, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Schneider Electric is in FR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Schneider Electric is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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