THE SUSTAINABILITY INTERVIEW
Its scale makes its sustainability commitments both challenging and significant as a potential model for other industrial operations.
A 25-year strategy shaping Schneider’ s culture As an energy company, sustainability is central to Schneider Electric’ s operations – both internally and for its partners and customers. The commitment is evident throughout the company, from day-to-day operations in both its offices and manufacturing, up to the board room.
“ Twenty-five years ago, our CEO decided that our purpose would be to help our customers deliver the energy transition through electrification, through efficiency, and that has massively changed our portfolio of offers over the time,” Esther explains.
She says the strategic direction has remained consistent across leadership changes, providing a single goal that has guided business decisions and investments.
The second element Esther identifies as central to the company’ s approach is employee engagement.
“ People in Schneider strongly believe in the topic of sustainability: they understand that this will shape the world, this will transform the economy, this must transform the way we operate,” she says. This cultural element translates into practical action because employees feel empowered to change operational practices.
22 October 2025