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Title: Chief Sustainability Officer Company: Schneider Electric Industry: Manufacturing

Esther Finidori joined Schneider Electric’ s Executive Committee in 2025 as Chief Sustainability Officer, leading the next chapter of a sustainability strategy widely regarded as a benchmark in the energy and automation sector. Her ambition is clear: net zero operational emissions by 2030 and full value-chain decarbonisation by 2050, with a tangible commitment to helping customers avoid significant volumes of CO₂ through electrification and energy-efficiency solutions. Esther’ s nine-year journey through roles including Sustainable Supply Chain Director, Group Environment VP and France Operations Strategy VP has equipped her with deep operational and strategic fluency. Earlier experience as an environmental consultant on climate and energy transition sharpens her system-level view and informs her engagement with policymakers and partners. She now drives decarbonisation, resource efficiency and social impact across Schneider’ s global operations, reinforcing its position as a sustainability-led digital energy leader.

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