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Schneider Electric
Global Technology CompanyMember of Canada & Hong Kong Green Building Council's
983 Buildings
5.02 m2 total floor area
225,264 tCO2e current Annual Portfolio Carbon Emissions
128,000 employees
Schneider Electric’s mission is to be their client’s digital partner for sustainability and efficiency. Their target is to become carbon neutral in operations by 2025 and are engaging with suppliers toward a net zero supply chain by 2050.
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Commit
Commit to net zero operational emissions for all buildings under direct control (as owner and tenant) and commit to quantify, reduce and compensate (all residual upfront embodied carbon) embodied emissions from major renovations and new developments by 2030.
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Disclose
Measure and publicly disclose scope 1 and 2 emissions for all buildings under operational control globally and whole life carbon emissions for new developments and major renovations, according to EN 15978 or other accepted national standard, including upfront embodied carbon data.
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Act
Continue to implement a decarbonisation plan that incorporates energy efficiency measures, on-site renewable infrastructure and procurement of renewable energy for buildings and industrial processes. Maximise embodied carbon emissions reductions for any new developments or major renovations under direct control through carrying out appropriate lifecycle assessments and relevant interventions, compensating for any residual upfront emissions.
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Verify
Verify energy consumption and whole life carbon emissions data via an independent third-party verification process. Continue existing stringent internal reporting process and undertake relevant reporting in line with Commitment requirements.
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Advocate
Continue to act as a strong advocate for building energy efficiency, climate action and industry transformation via its own commitments and membership of advocacy groups. Schneider Electric will continue to advance industry transformation towards and uptake of net zero through their business activities. This includes helping clients to decarbonise through driving digital transformation by integrating world-leading process and energy technologies to realise the full efficiency and sustainability opportunities for businesses.
