Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric

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+2.12 -55
Industry: Electrical & Electronic Components
Listing country: France
Year added: 2018

Founded in 1836, Schneider Electric is a multinational corporation with its headquarters located in Rueil-Malmaison, France. The company operates primarily in five business categories or segments. The Energy Management segment encompasses medium voltage, low voltage, and secure power, providing products that ensure the safe and effective distribution of electrical power. Industrial Automation represents another significant part of the company, focusing on the automation and control of various machines and industrial processes. Building Automation and Control is a domain where Schneider Electric offers building management systems, playing a pivotal role in enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of buildings. The Residential and Small Business segment caters to the need for electrical protection and control in smaller scale infrastructures. Moreover, Schneider Electric extends a range of services including energy and sustainability services, training, and consulting to support both the infrastructure and industries it serves. Among Schneider Electric's renowned brands, the main brand covers a broad spectrum of electrical products and services, while Square D is recognized particularly in North America for its circuit breakers and switches. APC by Schneider Electric is known for its UPS systems and data center products. Although Schneider Electric sold Pelco in 2019, the brand was of historical significance for its security and surveillance systems. Clipsal by Schneider Electric is another leading brand in Australia for electrical accessories. Globally, Schneider Electric's products and services are sold in more than 100 countries with key markets being the United States, China, France, India, and Russia. The prominence of these markets may vary due to the company's strategic focus, evolving economic scenarios, and specific business initiatives. (Powered by AI)

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Schneider Electric

Every year, about 4 trillion m3 of water is consumed worldwide1. Only 3% of the total available water on Earth is freshwater, and only 0.5% is available for human consumption2. Around 20% of the total water consumption is used for industrial purpo...

Ifeoluwa I. January 22nd, 2024
18 ratings
Schneider Electric

GHGs trap the sun's heat and cause a rise in temperature and sea level, extreme weather conditions, and climate change1. In 2022, global GHG emissions amounted to 53.8 billion tonnes (t) of CO2e2. Industries need to develop carbon-free systems to ...

V S M. January 18th, 2024
28 ratings
Schneider Electric

Around 2.3 million (Mn) workers worldwide suffer work-related fatalities yearly, corresponding to an alarming figure of over 6,000 work-related deaths every day1. The electrical & electronic equipment industry is one of the most dangerous industri...

Emmanuel J. November 30th, 2023
16 ratings
Schneider Electric

In 2022, 3.32 billion people were employed globally1. Job creation assists society in many ways, such as eliminating poverty and bringing economic stability that eventually leads to new taxpayers2. It also gives opportunities for personal growth a...

Renu R. October 26th, 2023
20 ratings
Schneider Electric

To ensure strong institutions and the well-being of society, governments spend a considerable amount of the state's budget on public goods and services, which are funded by taxes paid by individuals and corporations1. On average, the statutory cor...

Bolu F. October 9th, 2023
16 ratings
Schneider Electric

Every year, there were 57.4 million (Mn) tonnes (t) of electronic or e-waste generated, with only 17.4% of that waste being recycled worldwide1,2. E-waste poses a serious threat to both the environment and human health3 since it contains harmful c...

Oyelakin M. September 19th, 2023
10 ratings
Schneider Electric

At least 2B tonnes (t) of waste are produced globally every year, and about 33% of it is not properly managed1. Globally, 37% of waste is sent to landfills annually, while 8% is disposed of in sanitary landfills4. Waste landfills and incineration ...

Mubarak L. August 15th, 2023
18 ratings
Schneider Electric

As per the ILO, to be gender-balanced, an organization needs 40-60% of either gender1;pxii. An upper ratio of women in the workplace forecasts more job satisfaction, more meaningful work, dedication, and fewer burnouts2. Women’s underrepresentat...

V S M. May 28th, 2023
26 ratings
Schneider Electric

In 2019, global energy consumption was 173.34Tn KWh1. The world continues to derive 84% (~146.1Tn KWh) of energy from fossil fuel1, accounting for ~3/4 of global GHG emissions and impacting climate change 2. Moreover, water scarcity is a prevailin...

Shahnaz S. November 8th, 2023
148 ratings
Schneider Electric

The automation of processes consists of the use of technologies to replace human intervention on labour-intense, repetitive, and time-consuming tasks1. Consequently, automated processes require minimal manual efforts, improving operational efficie...

Luana L. November 25th, 2021
24 ratings

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