Why Schneider Electric is the Most Sustainable Company

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

Companies in the list were ranked based on a holistic evaluation of strategic sustainability performance across environmental impact, social responsibility, governance and transparency and strategy and innovation.

For each category, each company was assigned estimated scores out of 100 for a total possible score of 400. 

This includes factors like adaptability, investment in R&D and the impact of products and services.

“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.”

Schneider Electric’s environmental 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. 

Mourad Tamoud, Schneider Electric’s Chief Supply Chain Officer, says: "Investing in the right technologies at scale and pace, investing in our people’s development and engaging with our partners, suppliers and customers is critical to making progress, not just in sustainability but also in operational efficiency, flexibility, agility and our customers’ experience in working with us.”

Social responsibility at Schneider Electric

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. 

The company’s Decent Work Program expanded its coverage to 79% in Q2 2025, supporting improved working conditions, compliance and positive employee impact.

Schneider Electric’s governance and transparency

Schneider’s Board of Directors oversees strategy and sustainability, with five core committees managing Governance, Audit & Risks, Human Capital, Investment and Digital/CSR.

Its Governance, Nominations & Sustainability Committee ensures board independence and reviews all major ESG, compliance and nomination matters.

The Environmental Data Program delivers detailed impact metrics, including carbon, energy, recycled content and packaging, for 110,000 commercial product references.

Schneider also operates a dedicated Responsible AI (RAI) Committee, composed of C-level executives, legal/compliance, cybersecurity and risk managers, to oversee digital ethics and trustworthy AI integration for all new technology.

Strategy and innovation at Schneider Electric

The company’s solutions have contributed to saving and avoiding more than 734 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions for customers since 2018.

Its Impact Revenues programme drives sustainable solutions to nearly 800 million customers, with disruptive approaches to electrification and resource conservation.

The Schneider Sustainability Research Institute provides sector-leading SDG-aligned modelling to inform internal innovation and public policy.

The company operates a decentralised model, enabling more than 100 local market leaders to tailor sustainability actions to regional needs.