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REGISTRATION DOCUMENT 2011 SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC 51
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AT THE HEART OF OUR STRATEGY
1.7 Ratings and awards
The evaluations by the leading specialist ratings agencies
and by a number of ethical fund managers indicate the
Company’s performance in its sector. The evaluations and
awards underline external recognition of the Group’s sustainable
developmentprograms.
Ethical stock market indices
A key performance indicator was set in the Planet & Society
Barometer for the duration of the 2009-2011 One program: to
ensure Schneider Electric’s presence in the four major SRI (Socially
Responsible Investing) indices – the DJSI World, the DJSI Europe,
the ASPI Eurozone and the FTSE4Good.
At year-end 2011, Schneider Electric was included in three of the
leading ethical investment indices, compared with two in 2010. In
fact, the Group was confi rmed in the DJSI Europe index and the ASPI
Eurozone index, rejoined the DJSI World index, and was excluded
from the FTSE4Good index because part of its activity is within the
military sector (1%, mainly in electrical distribution). Thislast index is
therefore not a priority target for the 2012-2014period.
Dow Jones Sustainability (DJSI) indices
Schneider Electric is part of the 2011 DJSI World and DJSI Europe
Evaluation for this family of indices is provided by Sustainable Asset
Management (SAM), an independent asset manager headquartered
in Switzerland.
Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI)
Schneider Electric was among the 52 companies of the CDLI in
2011; companies chosen for their understanding of climate change
challenges in business.
Carbon Performance Leadership Index (CPLI)
Schneider Electric was selected in the CPLI in 2011 as one of
29 companies chosen for their commitment and action plans to
fi ght climate change.
ASPI Eurozone Index
The ASPI Eurozone (Advanced Sustainable Performance Indices)
listing tracks the fi nancial performance of 120 leading euro zone
sustainability performers from the DJ Euro Stoxx benchmark
fi nancial universe. Vigeo ratings are used to select the listed stocks,
in keeping with ASPI Eurozone guidelines.
Ethibel Sustainability Indices
In 2011, Schneider Electric was included in the Ethibel Sustainability
Index (ESI) Excellence Europe and Ethibel Sustainability Index (ESI)
Excellence Global indices.
FTSE4Good Indices
The evaluation allowing inclusion into the FTSE4Good was carried
out by the British agency EIRIS. Schneider Electric does not
fulfi l the inclusion criteria because part of its activity is within the
militarysector.
Awards 2011
Among the recognitions for sustainable development received in
2011, the Group highlights the following:
•Gigaton Award: the Carbon War Room awarded Schneider
Electric the Gigaton Prize for its leadership in energy effi ciency
and the development of the smart grid to effectively fi ght global
warming.
•Global 100 most sustainable corporations: Schneider Electric
reached 26th place in the ranking by Corporate Knights Inc.
•Ethisphere: Schneider Electric was one of the 100most ethical
companies following ranking by Ethisphere.
•Zayed Future Energy prize: Schneider Electric received the
Zayed Future Energy prize in the Large Businesses category
in recognition of its contribution to renewable energies and
sustainable development.
•Green Cross for Safety: the United States National Safety
Council awarded the Green Cross for Safety medal to Schneider
Electric North America.
•Human Capital Trophy: Michael Page International and Le
Monde awarded Schneider Electric this trophy in the category
of Management Internationalisation from among CAC 40
companies.
•Best workplace in Brazil and China: Schneider Electric was
recognised in the 150 Best companies to work for in Brazil
(byVoce S/A) and the 50 Best workplaces in China (by Staffers
magazine and the China Business newspaper).
•Annual General Meeting Award: Schneider Electric was
recognised by Capitalcom from among the CAC 40 companies
on more than 80 criteria of readability, transparency and provision
of relevant information announced at the Annual General Meeting.