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2SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
RESPONSIBLE EXPANSION OF RENEWABLE ENERGIES DRIVING ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE
To support the approach, trainings were made available to Schneider Electric has also made available for all its customers and
purchasing teams: basic training on ISO26000 for all purchasing stakeholders, its position regarding conflict minerals. It can be
actors is now part of the standard purchaser curriculum; and more found at:
advanced training on how to challenge our recommended
http://www2.schneider-electric.com/sites/corporate/en/group/
suppliers during the business reviews (whether assessed by third
sustainable-development-and-foundation/social-commitments/
party or not).
conflict-minerals.page
For off-limit situations, we favored a “hands-on” training approach, Furthermore, Schneider Electric launched an update in2013 to the
based on case studies to ensure our purchasers have a clear carbon impact analysis of company purchases (as part of the
understanding of situations that are unacceptable per Schneider Group carbon footprint). Schneider Electric has used this approach
Electric standards. This also includes how to react if/when such a to raise awareness on the importance of this subject among
situation is encountered. purchasers and certain suppliers in the most relevant purchasing
sectors.
Rollout of eco-responsible initiatives
Another example is Schneider Electric’s commitment to support
Schneider Electric is rolling out several eco-responsible initiatives the small and medium enterprises network. This support is given
with its suppliers. through an approach to work adapted with certain suppliers. In
France, Schneider Electric is a major player of the International
For example, Schneider Electric has chosen to go further than the SME Pact and in France Schneider Electric recently ranked
European REACH and RoHS regulations. The approach is 2ndplace for best Supplier to Customer relationship. Amongst the
therefore rolled out in the Group over the whole product portfolio criteria used, were the respect of the contractual clauses, respect
and all suppliers, regardless of their geographic origin. To support of payment terms and overall quality of the dialogue between the
the REACH and RoHS projects, Schneider Electric has parties.
implemented a Data Collection process supported by a dedicated
team to gather required information from our suppliers. This has Finally, by the very nature of its activity, the Group continually
allowed us to significantly reduce our response time to collect such encourages its ecosystem (including customers and suppliers) to
information and therefore be quicker to respond to our customers’ implement energy efficient solutions.
inquiries.
Global Supplier Day 2013
A global Supplier Day organized inJuly2013 for “preferred”
suppliers emphasized the importance that Schneider Electric
places on aspects linked to sustainable development. During this
event, Schneider Electric rewarded the highest-performing
suppliers, particularly in the environmental and social responsibility
category for which a trophy was awarded.
Our Principles of Responsibility 2.4
The company is constantly interacting with all the stakeholders
A common frame of reference: Our Principles
throughout the world: its borders are expanding, its environment is
ofResponsibility
changing ever faster, its activities are becoming globalized and its
Our Principles of Responsibility is a 15-page document that is as
social responsibilities are growing.
pragmatic and realistic as possible, a synthesis of the Group’s
Schneider Electric wants to reaffirm its desire to respect the laws common commitments to employees, partners, shareholders, the
and regulations in all the countries in which it works. planet and society. Our Principles of Responsibility do not claim to
The challenge is to gain and maintain the highest confidence of its cover all ethical dilemmas, but rather serve as a general guideline.
customers and –in a wider sense– of its stakeholders. To support They are adapted locally to meet local practices or legal
each employee in this approach, the Group emphasizes the requirements.
importance of placing responsibility at the heart of its corporate Our Principles of Responsibility were prepared in compliance with
governance. the 10principles of the Global Compact, the corporate governance
The Group currently has around 160,000employees worldwide. principles, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and
Following the Group’s various acquisitions, it has been able to theInternational Labor Standards. As a result, these principles
integrate this exceptional professional and cultural diversity. Driven comply with international standards such as the anti-corruption
by Group values, the Responsibility&Ethics Dynamics program principles.
forms the basis of common references. Schneider Electric’s Today, Our Principles of Responsibility document has been
mission therefore takes its meaning from engaging with individuals translated into 30languages and sent to all Group employees.
and organizations in order to help them get the most from their
A clause was added to all employment contracts, specifying that
energy.
new arrivals were aware of Our Principles of Responsibility when
they joined Schneider Electric.
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