EXECUTIVE INSIGHT
Schneider Electric aims to be the trusted partner for energy efficiency and sustainability , underpinned by the company goal to empower businesses to adopt digital energy management tools which can manage and reduce their energy usage .
Founded in the 19th century , the French company now operates on a global scale , positively impacting its partners ’ and clients ’ impact . Schneider Electric has been named by Sustainability Magazine as the most sustainable company in the world .
As Global Head of Sustainability , Sorouch Kheradmand ’ s role is to ensure that Schneider delivers sustainability at scale – helping businesses , regardless of size , understand how sustainability can be paired with better business performance and giving them the knowledge and tools to start the transformation in a way that is aligned with their business operations , customers ’ expectations and our planetary boundaries .
He started his career in R & D , before moving into sales , strategy and later on leading large strategic projects in M & As and divestitures .
He then took on a global commercial role leading large commercial teams during COVID-19 . During this time , he witnessed first-hand the need from businesses of all sizes to not only accelerate their sustainability journey , but also to understand how they can do so without jeopardising their operations and profitability .
“The world is moving towards change , and this will impact the way we live and operate . The Net-Zero world will happen sooner or later ”
Sorouch ’ s passion now lies in presenting sustainability as both profitable and a business differentiator at scale , as he believes this is the best way to bring the change we need at the right pace and release the business community ’ s energy to take on that challenge .
On top of his role at Schneider , he often writes articles and joins talks around sustainability . He is also a nonexecutive director and advisor to several companies operating in the impact and sustainability space .
Q . WHY ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT SUSTAINABILITY ?
» I believe that in order to bring the change we all need , people and business leaders need to understand sustainability , what they can do with it and why it can benefit them and their customers . sustainabilitymag . com 15