International. For the second time, Corporate Knights named Schneider Electric the world's most sustainable company, and it is also the only company to have held the top spot in the Global 100 twice.
Previously, Schneider Electric topped this annual list of the most sustainable publicly traded companies in 2021, with annual revenues of more than $1 billion. Company spokespeople noted that this achievement confirms Schneider Electric's ongoing commitment and holistic approach to delivering the best possible environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance.
"Sustainability has been at the heart of Schneider Electric's business for many years. For a company, IMPACT is not only a business goal, but the driving force that shapes our business decisions and inspires our employees," said Olivier Blum, CEO of Schneider Electric. "This second recognition as the world's most sustainable company by Corporate Knights, in addition to other key ESG recognitions, is testament to the valuable positive impact we generate over the long term."
This year, Schneider Electric's number one position reflects the company's leadership in sustainable development practices, such as the gender diversity of its executives and directors, and its innovative solutions to facilitate energy efficiency, electrification, and decarbonization. Schneider also scored well for its actions to decouple energy consumption and carbon emissions from its business growth, and for its heavy investment in sustainable research and development.
Corporate Knights also highlighted the relationship between executive pay incentives and the company's sustainability performance and ESG ratings.
The annual Global 100 index, produced by Canadian media and research firm Corporate Knights, is based on quantitative data in the public domain on resources, employees, suppliers, sustainable revenues and investment. The Global 100 methodology uses fixed and variable key performance indicators to rank companies among their competitors. Schneider Electric has been part of the Global 100 every year for the past 14 years and has been in the top 10 seven times, a record for its group of electrical equipment manufacturers.
The achievement of this title in both 2021 and 2025 coincides with the start and end of the five-year period of the latest Schneider Sustainability Impact program. This program measures the company's progress through a series of transformative ESG goals set for the end of 2025 and helps maintain commitment to global and local goals.
Schneider's recognition in sustainability is supported by these latest scores from leading ESG rating providers:
