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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC, AN ECO-CITIZEN COMPANY
Schneider Initiatives Entrepreneurs provides support for Schneider Other organizations such as ADIE (Association for the Right to
Electric employees during all stages of business creation, as well Economic Initiative) are also financially supported through
as afterwards, with a follow-up period of three years. guarantee funds, loans or particular subsidies for electrical project
creators. These electrical project creators can also access support
SIE’s dedicated team of seasoned managers is responsible for for expansion from the Schneider ElectricSales Department.
reviewing the financial, legal, technical and commercial aspects of
business creation or purchase projects to ensure they are viable
Revitalization of local employment pools in
and sustainable.
France
Specific support is offered for energy-related projects, which can
benefit in particular from the support of the Sales and Marketing The pilot SIE structure was used to implement the revitalization
Department. These accounted for almost 20% of all supported
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actions put in place during restructuring of certain industrial areas.
projects in2013. The support of the Sales Department is also
provided to electrical designers from EDF and ADIE.
The involvement of teams in local economic networks optimizes the
allocation of resources where they are needed most under these
The SIE structure is represented directly or indirectly in local
agreements defined in the GPEC, the employment safeguarding
business networks. To enhance the quality of services offered, it
plans (PSE) or the future industrial restructuring plans.
has teamed up with associations such as the EGEE, ECTI,
Boutiques de Gestions, ALIZE, the local Entreprendre networks Nine local employment pools were involved from2011 to2013.
and other local associations. These actions result in support for employment, implementation of
the Group’s involvement policy, SME development aid, support for
SIE is very active in the promotion of expansion, by chairing the the energy sector, assistance for learning and other actions desired
DIESE Network, an association formed of major groups that by the local economic and political authorities.
support their employees in project creation or takeovers.
Within this framework, the SIE action also enabled the promotion
More than 1,000project sponsors were supported, including and support of the recovery site St Pryvé, St Mesmin, and soon
electricians, bakers, consultants, graphic designers, asset Barentin, to guarantee the industrial sustainability of these sites.
managers, florists, etc. These projects have generated more than
3,000 jobs.
BipBop Entrepreneurship
SIE also offers to support employees who want a professional
pathway external to the Group within NGO partners through a
The attachment of the SIE teams to the Sustainable Development
"Pass NGO" mechanism. This mechanism allows employees to be
Department enables it to promote its ambitions in the BipBop
positioned on structured projects in NGOs, primarily under French
program and attract and support the creation of utilities in this
law, in the context of long-term missions.
context. The directions taken to date are already helping students in
Examples
the BipBop training program ("People" pillar, see page 99) to
prepare for the establishment of an independent business of
On January16, 2013, during the fifth Schneider Electric Vivez
electricity professionals. So far five countries are classified as
l’aventure! (Live the Adventure!) competition, six heads of
priority.
companies received an award to recognize and highlight their
Job creation for disadvantaged young adults in
initiative.
Since the first edition of the “Live the Adventure” competition,
France
30creations and takeovers of companies have been highlighted,
with a survival rate of 83% and 126jobs created or saved. The diversity of backgrounds, cultures, profiles and experience is
always a source of wealth, sharing, new ideas and innovation. In
SIE was honored with the special jury prize "CSR Challenges Prize"
disadvantaged areas, there is a huge amount of talent that is eager
on April 17, 2013.
to grow. Recognizing this, we believe that companies have a role
Economic development of territories
to play. It is our duty to act, particularly in the heart of the markets
in which we operate.
Convinced of the need to better support young people entering the
The SIE teams manage many actions to contribute to local workforce, Schneider Electric is involved in different ways: training,
economic development, for example: work/study programs for young adults entering the workforce from
specific missions within the fabric of the local SMEs (small and
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disadvantaged backgrounds, partnerships with schools and
medium industries/enterprises) carried out by Schneider Electric associations, financial support for young students, and
senior experts; participation in technical or general training courses, etc. These
missions in the framework of skills-based sponsorship (Alizé
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actions are undertaken by partnerships founded within the scope
system); of the Schneider Electric Foundation.
membership in and promotion of the Pass Compétences tool,
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The annual “100 chances - 100 emplois” campaign in France
which allows the posting of experienced managers to long-term targets young adults aged 18 to 30 with a low level of education or
missions with SMEs in the Ile-de-France; these experts are qualifications that are susceptible to discrimination, come from
invested in structured and strategic development projects for “sensitive urban areas” (ZUS) and who are motivated to take part in
SMEs; a job opportunity program.
support for organizations that open the way to creation of
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The objective is to open the door to lasting employment by offering
activities and companies (Réseau Entreprendre, France Initiative,personalized qualification pathways with the help of many
etc.); companies brought together and led by the pilot companies
financial aid for learning within the energy sector.
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