Schneider Electric has announced that it has surpassed its goal of training one million people in energy management, a key aspect of its commitment to inclusive energy transition and youth empowerment.
The company revealed this milestone in its second-quarter 2025 extra-financial results, marking a significant moment as it enters the final stretch of its 2021-2025 Schneider Sustainability Impact (SSI) program.
With six months remaining, Schneider Electric is demonstrating its commitment to measurable, inclusive, and transformative progress across its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals. The company’s SSI score has reached 8.06 out of 10, reflecting sustained momentum across key sustainability pillars.
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The milestone coincides with World Youth Skills Day 2025 and is driven by the Youth Education and Entrepreneurship Programme, which is active in over 60 countries.
Schneider Electric has also reported continued progress across several core sustainability indicators, including saving and avoiding 734 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions for customers since 2018.
“We believe that education is one of the most powerful drivers of long-term transformation,” said Esther Finidori, Schneider Electric’s chief sustainability officer. “Surpassing one million people trained in energy management is a proud moment and a reminder of what’s possible when purpose meets action.”
Schneider Electric’s supply chain decarbonization efforts are also gaining momentum, with operational CO₂ emissions from its top 1,000 suppliers reduced by 48%.
The company’s Decent Work Programme has reached 79% coverage, reflecting improved working conditions and compliance, particularly in the Middle East and East Asia & Japan.
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