Schneider Electric, a global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has released its Q2 2025 extra-financial results, marking a decisive phase in the final stretch of its 2021–2025 Schneider Sustainability Impact (SSI) program. With just six months remaining in the five-year plan, the company continues to show measurable progress across its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) pillars.
According to the report, Schneider Electric achieved an SSI score of 8.06 out of 10 this quarter, reflecting sustained momentum across its core sustainability objectives. The strong score is emblematic of a company that has transformed sustainability from a strategic priority into a performance standard.
The quarter was also notable for the global recognition Schneider Electric received. TIME and Statista named the company the World’s Most Sustainable Company for the second consecutive year, while Corporate Knights reaffirmed it as Europe’s Most Sustainable Corporation. These accolades serve as more than industry praise—they underscore Schneider’s continued leadership in sustainable business practices and innovation.
However, beyond recognition, Schneider Electric’s Q2 results underscore tangible, community-level impact that aligns with its vision of an inclusive energy transition. Central to this is the company’s milestone achievement of training over 1 million people in energy management—a key target under the SSI framework and a cornerstone of its global youth empowerment agenda.
The training initiative, amplified through the Youth Education & Entrepreneurship Program, spans over 60 countries and aims to provide underserved communities with technical and entrepreneurial skills. Its focus is on equipping the next generation with the tools to participate in—and benefit from—the ongoing global energy transition.
Projects rolled out under this initiative showcase the intersection of education, technology, and purpose. In Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, Schneider is using digital twin technology to help displaced communities acquire skills in solar panel repair and e-waste recycling. In India, Kenya, Vietnam, and Thailand, students engage in real-world sustainability challenges through the Conserve My Planet program. In Brazil, mobile training units deliver renewable energy education to incarcerated youth, supporting their reintegration into society and reducing repeat offences.
“This achievement is not just about hitting a number,” said Esther Finidori, Chief Sustainability Officer at Schneider Electric. “Surpassing one million trained individuals is a proud moment, and a reminder of what’s possible when purpose meets action. Education remains one of the most powerful levers of long-term transformation.”
On the environmental front, Schneider Electric’s results indicate strong progress on multiple fronts. Since 2018, the company has helped its customers save and avoid 734 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions—crossing a significant 700-million-tonne milestone that reflects the accelerating adoption of sustainable practices and technologies globally.
Progress is also evident in its decarbonization efforts across the supply chain. Emissions from the company’s top 1,000 suppliers have now been cut by 48 percent, just two percentage points shy of its end-of-year goal. These gains have been driven by the Zero Carbon Project, which combines local adaptation, technical training, and renewable energy support to help suppliers reduce emissions.
Meanwhile, the company’s Decent Work Program reached 79 percent coverage in Q2—up from 40 percent a year earlier. This expansion reflects Schneider’s efforts to improve working conditions and compliance in key regions, including the Middle East and East Asia. It forms part of a broader commitment to embedding social equity within global operations and value chains.
As the end of its current sustainability program approaches, Schneider Electric’s message is one of urgency and resolve. “With six months left in our 2021–2025 Schneider Sustainability Impact program, our priority is clear: accelerate with determination and deliver lasting impact,” said Finidori.
The Q2 results reinforce Schneider Electric’s positioning as not only a sustainability leader in name, but in action. As ESG scrutiny intensifies globally, Schneider continues to set a high bar for how business can—and should, shape a more inclusive and sustainable future.
