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.
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.
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.
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.
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 56,000,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company recorded total emissions of about 56,777,964,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 112,792,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 89,440,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 56,777,964,000 kg CO2e. Schneider Electric has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality in its operations (Scopes 1 and 2) by 2025 and achieving net-zero emissions across its entire value chain (Scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 2050. The company plans to reduce absolute emissions from Scopes 1 and 2 by 76% from a 2021 base year by 2030. Additionally, Schneider Electric aims to cut absolute Scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2030. The company’s long-term targets include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050, alongside a similar reduction for Scope 3 emissions. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Schneider Electric's commitment to sustainability and climate action.
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
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 |
Scope 2 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 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 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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.