SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC
Schneider Electric is proud to be named the world ’ s most sustainable company – however , as Natalya Makarochkina explains , its journey to drive efficiencies and cut emissions has only just begun
Natalya Makarochkina
Schneider Electric has been quietly but determinedly embracing sustainability for the last 20 years and its efforts were recognised when it was awarded the prestigious title of ‘ The World ’ s Most Sustainable Company ’ by Canadian media and research company Corporate Knights in January 2021 .
“ It was a great honour to receive the award ,” reflects Natalya Makarochkina , Senior Vice President , Secure Power Division , International Operations , after it jumped from 29th place the previous year . “ It proves that every time we define a target , we fulfil it and lead by example .”
Five months on , you won ’ t find any complacency among Makarochkina nor her peers . The French company , which came fourth in Gartner ’ s more recent annual ranking of corporate supply chains , is busy focusing its attention on two key strategies simultaneously – aiming to eliminate its own climate footprint by 2025 via its Sustainability Impact Program , and driving down emissions amongst its customers across more than 100 countries . “ We are still at the early stages of our transformation programme – we want to cut CO2 emissions among our top 1,000 suppliers by 50 %,” she said . “ Future sustainability is key to us and we want to conserve our resources and protect our planet . Schneider Electric will continue to develop new products and ideas , and continue our goal of sustainability .”
To many , Schneider Electric is the first name in power management , whether that ’ s medium or low voltage or secure power , and automation systems – and sustainability is now linked to “ multiple customer wins ,” as cited within its Q1 results statement . It now earns 70 % of its revenue from , and directs 73 % of its investments toward , sustainable solutions .
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