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Schneider Electric Boosts Data Center Leadership with Acquisition of Liquid Cooling Specialist Motivair

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has acquired a 75% controlling interest in Motivair Corporation, a leader in advanced liquid cooling solutions for high-performance computing and data centers. The acquisition strengthens Schneider’s position in the data center market as demand for efficient … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Secures Industry-First Cybersecurity Certification for EcoStruxure IT and Enhances Firmware Management

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has become the first in the industry to achieve IEC 62443-4-2 Security Level 2 (SL2) cybersecurity certification for its EcoStruxure IT Network Management Card 3 (NMC3), enhancing protection for data center infrastructure. The certification, awarded by … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Launches Free Zeigo™ Activate Lite for Simplified Emissions Management

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has introduced Zeigo Activate Lite, a free version of its emissions management platform, designed to help businesses—especially SMEs—track and reduce their carbon emissions. The software allows users to establish emissions baselines, set decarbonization goals, and calculate … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric and GR3N Partner to Scale Advanced Plastic Recycling with Innovative Automation

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has partnered with GR3N to develop advanced plastic recycling technology using GR3N’s innovative MADE process, which breaks down hard-to-recycle PET into reusable materials with virgin-like quality. Schneider’s EcoStruxure Automation Expert platform enables modular, scalable, and efficient … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Introduces AI-Enhanced Energy Management for Wiser Home App

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has launched a new AI-powered feature for its Wiser Home app, enhancing energy management for homes. This feature optimizes the use of water heaters and electric vehicle chargers by learning from user habits, weather forecasts, and … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Unveils Villaya Flex Microgrid Solution at ARE Energy Access Investment Forum 2024

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric, a leader in energy management and automation, debuted its latest innovation, the Villaya Flex microgrid solution, at the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) Energy Access Investment Forum 2024 in Lagos, Nigeria. With over 756 million people … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Partners with WageIndicator Foundation to Promote Global Living Wages

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric, a leader in energy management and automation, has forged a three-year partnership with the WageIndicator Foundation to advance its living wage approach. This collaboration aims to make living wage data accessible worldwide, with the Foundation releasing … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Unveils Next-Gen Battery Energy Storage System for Microgrids

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric introduces its latest Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), designed to enhance energy resilience and sustainability within microgrid solutions. The BESS serves as a cornerstone technology, capturing and storing energy from various sources for later use, ensuring … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Reports Positive Progress in Sustainability Journey with Q1 2024 Results

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric, a leader in energy management and automation, has unveiled its first-quarter results for the Schneider Sustainability Impact (SSI) program, in conjunction with financial outcomes. The SSI program, integral to the company’s 2021–2025 sustainability targets, encompasses environmental, … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Showcases Cutting-Edge Industrial Innovations at Hannover Messe 2024

(IN BRIEF) At Hannover Messe 2024, Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, is set to unveil its latest advancements in industrial technology. Focused on driving productivity and efficiency while promoting sustainability, Schneider Electric’s innovations include industrial … Read the full press release

VELUX Group Honored with Sustainability Impact Award for CO2 Emission Reduction Efforts

(IN BRIEF) The VELUX Group was recently awarded the Sustainability Impact to My Enterprise Award by Schneider Electric for its exceptional work in reducing scope 1 and 2 CO2 emissions. Presented at a ceremony in Paris, the award recognizes VELUX’s … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Achieves Record Sustainability Impact Score in 2023

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, has announced its exceptional sustainability performance for 2023 alongside its annual financial results. Surpassing expectations, the Schneider Sustainability Impact (SSI) score reached 6.13 out of 10, exceeding the … Read the full press release

Skanska Hosts CEO Alliance Meeting for Accelerating Europe’s Climate Transition

(IN BRIEF) On February 1, 2024, Skanska organized the CEO Alliance meeting at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, where CEOs of member companies from various industries convened to discuss collaborative strategies for sustainable business development and innovation. … Read the full press release

Multi-Modal Shipping Innovation by DHL and Schneider Electric Aims to Reduce Carbon Footprint

(IN BRIEF) DHL Global Forwarding and Schneider Electric have partnered to introduce innovative multi-modal shipping solutions aimed at reducing carbon emissions associated with air freight. They successfully launched two bridges, connecting Singapore and North America and India and North America, … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Highlights Role of Private Sector in Emissions Reduction at World Economic Forum

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric executives are participating in the World Economic Forum, highlighting the need for more immediate action to combat climate change. They stress that existing technologies should be widely deployed to address environmental concerns, as energy consumption accounts … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Leads in Verdantix’s 2023 Green Quadrant for Energy Management Software

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric, a pioneer in energy management and automation, has achieved the top position in Verdantix’s recent “Green Quadrant: Energy Management Software 2023” report, showcasing the company’s excellence in comprehensive energy management solutions and a progressive approach to … Read the full press release

Henkel Joins UN Climate Change Conference to Discuss Supply Chain Decarbonization

(IN BRIEF) Henkel, a global leader in adhesives, participated in a panel discussion hosted by Schneider Electric at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28). The panel, titled “Beyond Carbon – Decarbonizing the Supply Chain for a Greener Tomorrow,” focused … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric to Advocate for Rapid and Equitable Net-Zero Transition at COP28

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric, a leader in energy management and automation, is participating in the COP28 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai. The company’s CEO and Chairman will attend the conference to advocate for an accelerated and equitable transition … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Survey Reveals Energy Efficiency Tops the List of Popular Home Improvements

(IN BRIEF) A survey conducted by Schneider Electric reveals that 86% of consumers consider making homes more energy-efficient as the most popular home improvement action. Energy security (83%), cooling (79%), and energy independence (78%) also rank highly among energy-related home … Read the full press release

Hailo Technologies’ AI Processors to Power Schneider Electric’s Industrial Automation Innovations

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric is partnering with Hailo Technologies, an AI chipmaker, to incorporate Hailo’s advanced processors into Schneider Electric’s industrial automation solutions. This collaboration aims to enhance industrial automation performance, with key benefits including six times faster object detection, … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Completes Acquisition of Climate Consulting Leader EcoAct to Boost Net Zero Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, has successfully finalized its acquisition of EcoAct SAS, an international leader in climate consulting and net-zero solutions based in Paris, France. This strategic move brings together two top-tier … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric’s Sustainability Program Gains Momentum with Local Initiatives and Global Recognition

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric, a leader in energy management and automation, has released its quarterly sustainability impact performance report along with its third-quarter financial results. The report highlights the progress of the Schneider Sustainability Impact (SSI) 2021-2025 program, which aims … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Recognized in Fortune’s ‘Change the World’ List for Fourth Time

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric, a leader in digital energy management and automation, has earned a place on Fortune’s 2023 “Change the World” list for the fourth time. This list ranks companies globally that are making a positive social or environmental … Read the full press release

Digital-First Retrofitting Holds Key to Building Decarbonization, Schneider Electric Research Shows

(IN BRIEF) New research from Schneider Electric, a leader in energy management and automation, emphasizes the importance of a digital-first approach to retrofitting buildings for decarbonization. As buildings contribute significantly to global carbon emissions, making them more energy-efficient is crucial. … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Appoints Gwenaelle Avice-Huet as Executive VP of Europe Operations, Driving Green and Digital Transformation

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric, a leader in energy management and industrial automation, has named Gwenaelle Avice-Huet as the new Executive Vice President of Europe Operations, effective September 4, 2023. In her new role, Gwenaelle will oversee Schneider Electric’s business portfolio … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Introduces Managed Security Services to Counter Rising Cyber Risk in Operational Technology Environments

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has launched a Managed Security Services (MSS) offering to assist customers in operational technology (OT) environments in dealing with the growing cyber risk related to remote access and connectivity technologies. The MSS solution, powered by Schneider … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Opens Applications for 2023 Sustainability Impact Awards, Expands to Include Customers and Suppliers

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has announced the opening of applications for the second installment of the Schneider Electric Sustainability Impact Awards. Launched in 2022, these awards recognize the contributions of Schneider’s partner ecosystem in promoting sustainability and digital transformation in … Read the full press release

Brilliant Planet Partners with Schneider Electric and Platinum Electrical Engineering to Scale Algae-Based Carbon Capture Process

(IN BRIEF) Brilliant Planet has teamed up with Schneider Electric and Platinum Electrical Engineering to implement the EcoStruxure Automation Expert solution for its low-cost, algae-based carbon capture technology. By growing microalgae in open-air pond-based systems, Brilliant Planet can sequester carbon … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Tops Guidehouse Insights Microgrid Integrator Leaderboard for its Comprehensive Solutions and Industry Leadership

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has been recognized as the top microgrid integrator in the inaugural Guidehouse Insights 2023 Microgrid Integrator Leaderboard. The ranking acknowledges Schneider Electric’s unique strategy and execution in delivering microgrid services and technologies through joint ventures. Microgrids … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Launches Catalyze Partnership Program to Accelerate Renewable Energy Adoption in Semiconductor Supply Chain

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has launched the Catalyze partnership program, aimed at accelerating access to renewable energy across the global semiconductor value chain. Intel and Applied Materials are the inaugural corporate sponsors of the program, which seeks to address the … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric to Upgrade Serbia’s Electrical Distribution Network for Improved Reliability and Reduced Losses

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has signed a contract to supply medium voltage equipment and grid management software for the upgrade of Serbia’s electrical distribution network. The project aims to improve network reliability, reduce power outages, and decrease technical and non-technical … Read the full press release

Alstom and Schneider Electric Enter Solar Power Purchase Agreement to Drive Decarbonization Efforts

(IN BRIEF) Alstom and Schneider Electric have announced a significant Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) focused on solar development in Spain. The PPA involves a 160 GWh/year solar farm project, which will cover around 80% of Alstom’s electricity consumption in Europe. … Read the full press release

Atos in Exclusive Negotiations with Schneider Electric for Sale of EcoAct and Strategic Partnership on Decarbonization

(IN BRIEF) Atos Group, a global leader in digital transformation, has entered into exclusive negotiations with Schneider Electric for the sale of 100% of EcoAct SAS and its subsidiaries. This potential transaction would allow Atos to divest non-core assets and … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric launches Easy UPS 3-Phase Modular with Live Swap functionality

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has launched Easy UPS 3-Phase Modular, a robust uninterruptible power supply designed to protect critical loads while offering third-party verified Live Swap functionality. This system is available in 50-250 kW capacity with N+1 scalable configuration and … Read the full press release

Notre-Dame restoration to receive equipment and expertise from Schneider Electric

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has signed a sponsorship agreement with the public institution in charge of rebuilding Notre-Dame de Paris to contribute to the restoration of the cathedral through in-kind donations and the transfer of skills. The company will provide … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Unveils New Technologies and Software Solutions to Address Global Priorities at Hannover Messe 2023

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric will be showcasing new technologies and software solutions at Hannover Messe 2023, aimed at helping industries achieve energy security, resource efficiency, and sustainability. The innovations are based on the company’s IoT-enabled, open, interoperable architecture and platform, … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric breaks ground on new net-zero smart factory in Hungary

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has started construction on a new smart factory in Hungary, with a planned investment of €40m ($44.8m). The factory, set to span 25,000 sq m, will be the company’s 36th smart factory in Europe and its … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric calls for greater efforts to address energy crisis ahead of World Economic Forum

(PRESS RELEASE) RUEIL-MALMAISON, 16-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Schneider Electric (EPA: SU), a global leader in energy management, digital transformation and automation active in more than 100 countries, has issued an urgent call for governments and companies around the world to … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric pide mayores esfuerzos para abordar la crisis energética antes del Foro Económico Mundial

(COMUNICADO DE PRENSA) RUEIL-MALMAISON, 16-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Schneider Electric (EPA: SU), un líder mundial en gestión de energía, transformación digital y automatización activo en más de 100 países, ha emitido un llamado urgente a los gobiernos y empresas de … Read the full press release

Renault Group deploys AirSeT equipment from Schneider Electric to eliminate the greenhouse gas SF6 from its medium-voltage switchgear at the Flins factory

Renault Group deploys green and digital AirSeT technology that eliminates SF6 greenhouse gas in medium voltage switchgear AirSeT’s digital capabilities also boost cybersecurity, power reliability, and optimize maintenance (PRESS RELEASE) RUEIL-MALMAISON, 5-Dec-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Schneider Electric (EPA: SU), a … Read the full press release