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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
2SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC, ARESPONSIBLE CORPORATECITIZEN
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6. Schneider Electric, aresponsible
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1 The BipBop energy access program
Schneider Electric Approach
Stakes
In today’s world, 1.4billion* people, approximately 300million
households, do not have access to electricity; 585million of these live
in Sub-Saharan Africa, 404million in India, 100million in Indonesia
and in Bangladesh.
In general, these disadvantaged populations live on less than US$2
per day.
While their families’ energy costs may run to more than US$15 a
month. Improved access to energy not only improves quality of life,
but also facilitates access to healthcare, education and development
for those who need it most.
Through its energy access “BipBop” program created in 2008,
Schneider Electric wants to play a major role in helping people at
the base of the Pyramid to gain access to electricity.
Ambition
Through its investments in disadvantaged communities or
stakeholders, the Group is committed to three specifi c areas:
•Business (Investment) – manage an investment fund for
business devolopment in the electricity sector;
•Innovation (Economic and Offers and Models) – build and deliver
electrical distribution solutions for disadvantaged populations;
•People (Training) – help provide electrical training for young
people looking to enter the workforce. The Schneider Electric
Foundation and Schneider Electric’s team members support this
focus through their collective and individual commitment.
Launched in 2009, the BipBop (Business, Innovation, People at the
Base of the Pyramid) in-house energy access program illustrates
Schneider Electric’s desire to create a virtuous circle combining
business, innovation and social responsibility.
* Source: International Energy Agency – World energy poverty 2010.
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The "BipBop" program
Business
Create an
investment fund
for business
development in
the electricity
sector.
People
Help provide electrical training for young
people looking to enter the workforce.
Innovation
Conceive and
provide electrical
distribution solutions
for disadvantaged
populations.
Schneider Electric has consistently been committed to playing an
active role in the economic development of the communities in which
it has a presence. This is refl ected in the substantial involvement of
the Group and its employees in supporting communities, particularly
by helping people to enter the workforce, and through its access to
energy program.
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