Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, today reported strong sustainability results for the first half of 2026.

First half (H1) 2026 sustainability performance: select highlights

Six months after launching its new sustainability roadmap, Impact 2030, Schneider Electric’s Impact score reached 3.69/10, is on track toward the Group’s annual 2026 target of 4.20/10 (10/10 being the 2030 ambition). The score reflects traction across several key programmes, combining progress in Schneider Electric’s own operations with scalable outcomes delivered for customers, suppliers and communities, across four strategic pillars.

I/ Electrifying the World: Invest in breakthrough solutions and lead the Energy Tech transition by deploying electrification and digitalisation, starting with ourselves and scaling for all.

  • Schneider Electric continued to decarbonise its operations in H1, with Scopes 1 and 2 CO₂ emissions reduced by 82% compared to 2017. Scope 3 emissions were reduced by 12% compared to 2021.

  • Schneider Electric’s solutions enabled customers to save or electrify 129.5 million MWh.

  • These continued efforts translated into more than 50 million tonnes of saved and avoided emissions for customers in H1, bringing the cumulative total to 913 million tonnes since 2018. 29% of applicable Schneider Electric software delivered energy and carbon insights to support customer decision-making in H1, reflecting a strong start for this new programme, building on the Group’s foundational energy intelligence capabilities.

II/ Reinventing our Industry: Engage and elevate the entire value chain to set new standards in the industry by rethinking how we design, source and promote, and engaging suppliers for decent work and decarbonisation.

  • 27% of Schneider Electric’s major offers in the design phase met circular and environmental excellence criteria in H1, through the Group’s new Future-designed approach. This reflects strong momentum driven by Energy Management, and Industrial Automation offers. Introduced as a new program under Impact 2030, Future-designed broadens the Group’s ambition to make sustainability an integral part of its offers’ value proposition. The program draws on more than 20 years of Schneider Electric’s ecodesign practice, with EcoDesign Way, Green Premium and Environment Data Program deployed under previous sustainability roadmaps.

  • Building on the success of Schneider Electric’s previous supplier decarbonisation initiative, the Zero Carbon Pathway (TZCP) initiative expands the scope to 1,500 suppliers and adds Scope 3 and product carbon footprint (PCF) measurement to the requirements. During Q2, 15 suppliers qualified by meeting the following criteria: (i) quantification of operational emissions (Scopes 1,2), (ii) adopting emission reduction targets (iii) computing indirect emissions (Scope 3 or product carbon footprint). This was achieved by extensive supplier engagement, with over 200 live technical sessions conducted. To augment this effort, deployment of new AI-enabled digital tools (such as Resource Advisor+ for Supply Chain) was accelerated for over 1,000 suppliers in the first half. Together, these actions create a strong foundation for supplier decarbonisation at scale in the coming quarters.

III/ Unlocking Human Potential: Open the way to progress and shared prosperity by securing energy access for all and investing in skills and people opportunities.

  • 16% of the Group’s experienced employees were engaged in structured development or knowledge transfer activities in H1. Newly introduced under Impact 2030, this program builds on Schneider Electric’s long-standing practices in driving inclusion across generations and career stages, formalising the approach to reskilling, mentoring, internal mobility and expert programs for senior talents. Schneider’s innovative approach in this field was recognised by the World Economic Forum as a Future of Inclusion Lighthouse in Q2.

  • 67M people benefited from access to sustainable electricity through Schneider Electric’s support since 2009. Q2 2026 alone enabled access for more than 2.2M people, with strong contributions from Africa and India). Since 2009, Schneider Electric has helped equip 1.37M young people with skills in electrification and sustainability, driving more inclusive progress.

IV/ Empowering local communities: Promote local ecosystems and amplify grassroots voices by turning sites into community anchors and empowering our people to be agents of change.

  • 5 sites qualified under the Group’s Impact Workplaces multi-criteria framework. A new program under Impact 2030, Impact Workplaces builds on two decades of sustainability leadership across Schneider Electric’s sites, including ambitious criteria relating to energy efficiency, decarbonisation and circularity. This program further expands ambitions to include biodiversity and local community impact.

“Six months into Impact 2030, we are making encouraging progress in turning ambition into action”, said Esther Finidori, Chief Sustainability Officer at Schneider Electric. “We were honoured to be named as the World’s Most Sustainable Company for the third consecutive year.  This further reflects the tangible impact we are driving and the dedication of our people around the world. Sustainability is a journey of continuous transformation. With Impact 2030, we are raising our ambitions once again; building on a strong foundation while accelerating the integration of sustainability in every aspect of our business to power progress for all.”

H1 2026: additional sustainability highlights

Schneider Electric’s sustainability leadership continued to earn external recognition during the second quarter.

  • The company was ranked #1 in TIME and Statista’s World’s Most Sustainable Companies 2026 list for the third consecutive year.

  • Schneider Electric also expanded its presence in the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Lighthouse Network, with its El Paso (U.S.) and Beijing (China) manufacturing sites receiving new Lighthouse designations for demonstrating how Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, including digital technologies, advanced analytics and AI, can drive efficiency, resilience and decarbonisation at scale. With these additions, Schneider Electric now has 11 WEF Global Lighthouses, including 6 sites recognised for sustainability (out of 31 awarded by WEF for sustainability globally).

  • Schneider Electric was further recognised by the World Economic Forum as a Future of Inclusion Lighthouse for its Senior Talent Program, which helps employees in later career stages shape the next phase of their careers through personalised development, reskilling, mentoring and knowledge-sharing opportunities.

  • The company also ranked among the Gartner Top 25 Global Supply Chains for 2026, reflecting its continued efforts to build resilient, connected and sustainable supply chain ecosystems.

  • In addition, Schneider Electric received the Jury’s Special Award (“Coup de Cœur du Jury”) in the “Prix Entreprises avec les Réfugiés” awarded by the French Ministries of Interior, Labour and Solidarity, together with UNHCR. This recognition showcases the Group’s commitment to supporting the inclusion and empowerment of refugee women.

  • During the quarter, Schneider Electric announced a partnership  to develop Schneider Electric Energy Access Asia Fund II (SEEAA Fund II), a blended-finance vehicle designed to address the early-stage financing gap for clean-energy ventures across South and Southeast Asia. Building on the success of the first fund, which invested in 13 companies, SEEAA Fund II is expected to help avoid approximately 3 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions, benefit 3.5 million people, and support the creation of around 5,000 jobs, further advancing access to sustainable energy and inclusive economic development across the region. The Group’s commitment to supporting an inclusive and fair transition through Impact Investing was also recognised  as Social Fund of the Year at the Sustainable Investment award from Environmental Finance.

Together, these recognitions reinforce Schneider Electric’s position as the leading energy technology company driving sustainability impact at scale.