Schneider Electric reports strong early progress under new sustainability roadmap, Impact 2030
Schneider Electric
Sydney, Australia, May 13, 2026 – Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, today published the 2026 first-quarter results of its new sustainability roadmap, Impact 2030.
Building on Schneider Electric’s long-standing leadership and distinctive approach to sustainability, Impact 2030 structures the Group’s ambition around four strategic pillars – electrifying the world, reinventing the industry, unlocking human potential, and empowering local communities – translated into targeted programs and reported through measurable performance indicators.
In the first quarter of this new cycle, the Impact score reached 3.40/10, a strong start towards the Group’s annual 2026 target of 4.20/10 (10/10 being the 2030 ambition). The score reflects early traction across several key programs, combining progress in Schneider Electric’s own operations with scalable outcomes delivered for customers, suppliers and communities.
Schneider Electric has further decarbonised its operations, with Scopes 1 and 2 CO₂ emissions reduced by 82.5% compared with 2017. In Q1, the Group also enabled its customers to save or electrify 47.5 million MWh of energy through its energy management, automation and digital solutions. These continued efforts thereby translated into 20 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions saved and avoided this quarter.
Delivering large-scale progress also requires rethinking how products are designed and manufactured. In the first quarter, Schneider Electric continued to deploy its new Future-designed framework, with 14% of major offers in the design phase already demonstrating circular and environmental excellence.
Across its supply chain, the Group accelerated the roll-out of the Zero Carbon Pathway initiative, building on Schneider Electric’s long-standing approach to engaging suppliers. Onboarding is underway for more than 1,100 suppliers in Q1, many of whom have already participated in training sessions providing them practical tools, guidance and know-how to advance their decarbonisation efforts.
Fostering equal opportunities also remains central to the Group’s efforts. During the first quarter, more than 2.8 million people benefited from sustainable electricity through community-focused solutions supported by Schneider Electric, while 113,000 people were upskilled through education and training programs developing technical skills related to energy, electrification and automation – bringing the cumulative number of people trained since 2009 to more than 1.2 million.
“Impact 2030 provides a framework to drive broad, systemic transformation - bringing everyone along,” Esther Finidori, Chief Sustainability Officer at Schneider Electric said. “We look forward to seeing positive outcomes accelerate quarter after quarter, as our ambition is translated into tangible, consistent and measurable progress”.
The detailed Q1 2026 sustainability results and highlights are available in Schneider Electric’s quarterly report, published alongside the Group’s first-quarter revenue.
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Schneider Electric is a global energy technology leader, driving efficiency and sustainability by electrifying, automating, and digitalizing industries, businesses, and homes. Its technologies enable buildings, data centers, factories, infrastructure, and grids to operate as open, interconnected ecosystems, enhancing performance, resilience, and sustainability. The portfolio includes intelligent devices, software-defined architectures, AI-powered systems, digital services, and expert advisory. With 160,000 employees and 1 million partners in over 100 countries, Schneider Electric is consistently ranked among the world’s most sustainable companies.
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