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.
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Schneider Electric's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Schneider Electric reported total carbon emissions of approximately 55,792,894,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 106,360,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 37,348,000 kg CO2e, and a significant Scope 3 contribution of about 55,649,186,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a commitment to reducing emissions across all scopes, with a target to achieve carbon neutrality in its operations (Scopes 1 and 2) by 2025 and net-zero emissions by 2030. The company has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 76% reduction in absolute emissions from Scopes 1 and 2 by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, Schneider Electric is committed to reducing its absolute Scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2030. Long-term goals include achieving net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2050, with a 90% reduction in absolute emissions from Scopes 1, 2, and 3 compared to 2021 levels. Schneider Electric's climate commitments are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which validates its targets as consistent with the reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The company is also a signatory of the Climate Pledge, reinforcing its dedication to sustainability and climate action.
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| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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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.
