Sustainability Consulting: What is SE Advisory Services?

Schneider Electric has launched SE Advisory services, a new global consulting branch to support organisations through “unprecedented complexity” in the business landscape. 

“Rising cost pressures demand new operating models, while AI and digital technologies open possibilities that were not imaginable a few years ago,” explains Steve Wilhite, Executive Vice President, SE Advisory Services.

“Yet for nearly two centuries, Schneider Electric has been a catalyst for progress, leading through industrial and digital revolutions with precision and purpose.”

What is SE Advisory Services?

SE Advisory Services is designed to help businesses solve energy, sustainability and digitalisation challenges. 

Steve says that it is “unique in its integrated, end-to-end approach that spans energy and risk management, decarbonisation, nature-based solutions, operational efficiency and digital transformation”.

The branch brings together thousands of global consultants and technical specialists from across Schneider Electric to carry out this new advisory approach. 

It is backed by the company’s new AI native software solution and aims to strengthen business performance, mitigate risk and build resilience.

About Steve Wilhite

Steve Wilhite, previously President of Schneider Electric’s Global Sustainability Business, is leading SE Advisory Services as Executive Vice President. 

Steve began his career working in energy across companies like Duke Energy, FPL and International Paper. 

He joined Schneider Electric in 2011 through its acquisition of Summit Energy where he was President and CEO.

The team he leads has since become one of the most respected global consulting firms, supporting more than 40% of the Fortune 500.

Steve explains that SE Advisory Services’ “evolved portfolio of solutions redefines the consulting experience.

“We combine deep expertise, global implementation and AI-powered software, creating a seamless path from vision to results. 

“This is the same approach we used to transform Schneider Electric – financially and operationally – into the World’s #1 Most Sustainable Company.”

Schneider Electric’s top sustainability rankings

Schneider Electric has taken the top spot in Sustainability Magazine’s Top 250 Most Sustainable Companies report in 2025. 

“At Schneider Electric, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do,” says Schneider Electric’s Chief Sustainability Officer, Esther Finidori, on LinkedIn.

“This recognition is a reflection not of a single moment, but of enduring passion and collective vision across our company. 

“Sustainability Magazine celebrates our ambitious targets and honest transparency approach to sustainability across our operations and supply chain and the measurable impact we’re driving together.

“We will continue to lead by example, working with our partners and customers to accelerate the transition toward a more sustainable, resilient and inclusive future.”

It has also received number one rankings from Corporate Knights alongside TIME Magazine and Statista. 

Schneider Electric’s sustainability impact

By 2030, Schneider aims to achieve a 25% absolute carbon reduction across its entire value chain.

It has also committed to becoming net zero across its entire value chain by 2050.

Schneider’s own energy use and product lifecycle impacts are disclosed through its Environmental Data Program covering more than 70% of product turnover.

By the end of 2025 it aims to raise this to 80%. 

Schneider has the highest number of Sustainability Lighthouse factories recognised by the World Economic Forum of any company, recognised for industry-leading reductions in Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions.

Through its programmes tackling energy poverty and inequality, Schneider has provided access to clean electricity for 56 million people around the world. 

It surpassed its target of training a million people in energy management by 2025 and supports youth empowerment, entrepreneurship and vocational skills development in more than 60 countries through its Youth Education and Entrepreneurship programme. 

Schneider’s VolunteerIn programme has encouraged community involvement with more than 200 local impact initiatives adopted since 2021.