How Sustainable Procurement is Powering Schneider Electric
Energy management giant Schneider Electric is globally recognised for superior sustainability practices, a crucial aspect that informs its procurement strategies.
The company's Q2 2025 report highlights the core principles guiding their procurement activities: prioritising performance in ESG areas and inclusive stakeholder engagement.
Chief Sustainability Officer Esther Finidori says “Our Q2 2025 Schneider Sustainability Impact results are out, and they show what’s possible when purpose meets action.”
Schneider Electric has upskilled more than a million people in energy management across more than 60 countries, thus creating a skilled workforce capable of executing robust procurement decisions in energy transition sectors.
Sustained supplier performance
Schneider Electric reports a reduction of 48% in CO₂ emissions across their top 1,000 suppliers.
Such improvements underscore their drive towards a resilient and collaborative supply chain, a model of procurement excellence.
- “Act for a climate-positive world by continuously investing in and developing innovative solutions that deliver immediate and lasting decarbonisation in line with our net zero commitment
- “Be efficient with resources by behaving responsibly and making the most of digital technology to preserve our planet
- “Live up to our principles of trust by upholding ourselves and all around us to high social, governance, and ethical standards
- “Create equal opportunities by ensuring all employees are uniquely valued and work in an inclusive environment to develop and contribute their best
- “Harness the power of all generations by fostering learning, upskilling, and development for each generation, paving the way for the next
- “Empower local communities by promoting local initiatives and enabling individuals and partners to make sustainability a reality for all”
These enhancements have come alongside ensuring 79% of their suppliers meet the Decent Work standards, promoting fair labour practices to ensure ethical and sustainable procurement strategies.
The SSI score of 8.06 out of 10 achieved this quarter reflects the organisation's positive momentum across all sustainability pillars, which is fundamental for procurement professionals aiming at integrating sustainability into procurement operations.
Olivier Blum, CEO at Schneider Electric, adds: “Thanks to all our partners and customers for their continued trust and to our teams for all their continued efforts.”
Training and skills investment
Investment in training and skills development stands as a significant achievement for Schneider Electric.
By surpassing a target of training one million individuals in energy management, they're not only empowering economic communities globally but also ensuring a pool of skilled vendors and partners for their supply chain.
Esther adds: “We remain focused on delivering on our purpose: to empower all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all.”
This commitment resonates through their procurement processes, ensuring vendors are aligned with their sustainability goals.
Impact on emission reduction
Schneider's procurement strategies have led to notable achievements in emissions reduction, reaching 734 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions saved and avoided since 2018.
These numbers highlight digitalisation and electrification's roles in their supplier procurement and selection processes, ushering in an era of transformative supply chain management.
As Schneider Electric moves forward, procuring products and services from suppliers that share their vision remains a priority, fostering long-term sustainability in the global supply chain.
It's an approach that sets a standard for procurement executives aiming to balance business performance with environmental stewardship.
With revenues reaching €10.01bn in Q2 2025, amid an 8.3% organic growth, the company reaffirms its procurement strategy's success, impacting growth sectors like energy management and software.
These figures demonstrate how sound procurement strategies contribute to overall business resilience and performance.
