SCHNEIDER ELEC.
SND.XETRA | Manufacture of electric motors, generators, transformers and electricity distribution and control apparatus
Schneider Electric SE is a multinational corporation specializing in energy management and automation solutions. The company provides technologies and solutions for energy, automation, and sustainability. Its offerings include products and services related to power management, industrial automation,...Show More
Better Health for All
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No specific, quantifiable evidence was found in the provided articles to score any of the KPIs for 'Better Health for All'. The articles primarily discuss internal employee wellness programs, general corporate ethics, and the company's solutions for building management and energy efficiency, which are not directly tied to the health impact of its core products or services on external populations, nor do they provide data on health-specific investments, accessibility, or external health programs as defined by the rubric. Information regarding employee safety (Medical Incident Rate) and product recalls was present, but not in a format (e.g., adverse events per million users) that could be mapped to the rubric's quantitative thresholds for user safety.
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Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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No evidence available to assess SCHNEIDER ELEC on Fair Money & Economic Opportunity.
Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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Schneider Electric's voluntary employee turnover rate is around 8%.
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The company has faced multiple substantiated labor-law violations within the past three years. In 2023, a benefit plan administrator violation resulted in a $200,000 penalty.
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In 2024, there were two OSHA penalties for workplace safety or health violations totaling $20,026.
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In 2025, there were two OSHA penalties totaling $33,776.
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Additionally, the company was cited for nine serious safety violations by OSHA, including one electrocution fatality, at its El Paso facility, with proposed penalties totaling $42,300.
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Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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Schneider Electric reported no substantiated forced or child labor findings in its 2023 statement, and mentions proactive risk assessments of human rights issues in its supply chain.
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For high-risk materials, 94% of identified smelters and refiners in the supply chain were compliant with a recognized third-party validation scheme or actively engaging in one in 2023, which is equivalent to 69% of the relevant spend being compliant.
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Regarding supplier diversity, the company aimed to spend over 7% of its total US procurement budget with diverse businesses in 2023 through its Supplier Diversity program in the US.
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Honest & Fair Business
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No evidence available to assess SCHNEIDER ELEC on Honest & Fair Business.
Kind to Animals
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No specific, concrete data points were found in the provided articles to assess Schneider Electric against the 'Kind to Animals' ethical value. The company's core business in energy management and automation solutions does not typically involve animal-derived products, animal testing, or animal agriculture. While there are mentions of general ESG reviews for suppliers, biodiversity commitments, and green material content, these do not provide the specific, measurable evidence required by the rubric for animal welfare, cruelty-free certifications, or animal-free alternatives.
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No War, No Weapons
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The company conducts annual human rights due diligence in high-risk regions, identifying over 1,400 high-risk suppliers in 2023 and performing 212 on-site audits in the same year.
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It publicly cites alignment with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and is a signatory of the UN Global Compact since 2002, though implementation is uneven.
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Ethical red lines include a zero-tolerance policy towards corruption and a refusal to contract with suppliers violating fundamental human rights.
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The company's Vigilance Program assesses 4,000 suppliers, and annual partner reviews cover all partners, with mitigation plans disclosed for identified risks.
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Regarding conflict minerals, 69% of the relevant spend was compliant with a recognized third-party validation scheme or actively engaging in one by the end of 2023.
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Planet-Friendly Business
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In 2023, Schneider Electric sourced 88% of its global electricity from renewables for its ISO 14001 certified sites.
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For FY2024, 22% of the company's capital expenditures were aligned with the EU Sustainable Taxonomy.
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The company has a net-zero target for 2050 across its entire value chain.
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Schneider Electric has fully adopted TCFD recommendations, and its climate scenario analysis includes 1.5°C, 2°C, and 3°C+ pathways, with strategic planning explicitly linked to these scenarios. The company achieved a 15-20% reduction in packaging CO2 per unit, with eco-design becoming standard across product lines.
Respect for Cultures & Communities
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Schneider Electric has engaged in at least four formal partnerships with local community groups, including Far North Secondary School, Nooitgedacht Primary School, Emthonjeni Community Centre, and Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville.
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The company is also a strategic partner in the Diriyah Giga-Project, which involves the preservation and reimagining of at-Turaif, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2010.
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No incidents disrupting cultural or heritage sites were reported.
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Safe & Smart Tech
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No evidence available to assess SCHNEIDER ELEC on Safe & Smart Tech.
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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Schneider Electric applies circular design principles to several product categories, with eco-design being a key focus, exemplified by the Schneider Elko Plus light switch which incorporates mechanically recycled fishing nets.
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The company has implemented multiple waste reduction initiatives, including focusing on collection and sorting, advanced recycling methods, and eco-design.
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It partners with DS Smith to print instructions directly onto box interiors to decrease waste and is testing recycled materials from pyrolysis of tires.
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In its supply chain, Schneider Electric is shifting to directly acquire raw materials like copper with high recycled content and is a partner in recycling Lithium-Ion Batteries.
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The company guarantees full compliance and safety in managing waste and hazardous substances, including SF6 gas, and offers full traceability for compliance.
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Schneider Electric includes a 'repairability score' as a product-level indicator.
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There are no mentions of waste disposal violations in the provided articles over the past three years.
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The company has established company-wide waste reduction targets, as evidenced by its 'Zero Carbon Project' which includes procurement specifications for capital equipment.
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Schneider Electric has waste requirements with verification for all direct suppliers, as it helped Glencore Copper develop high-efficiency, low-carbon procurement specifications for capital equipment.
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