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2SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC, AN ECO-CITIZEN COMPANY
Schneider Electric, an eco-citizen 5.
company
Schneider Electric has always been committed to playing an active particularly through its access to energy program, its “Schneider
role in the economic development of the communities in which it Electric Teachers” Foundation and NGO, and by helping people to
has a presence. This is reflected in the substantial involvement of enter the workforce.
the Group and its employees in supporting communities,
Energy access program 5.1
Context and aims
Schneider Electric is involved in three specific areas:
Business (Investment): manage an investment fund for
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In today's world, 1.3 billion(1) people, approximately 300 million business development in the electricity sector;
households, do not have access to electricity; 590 million of these
Innovation (Economic Offerings and Models): design and
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live in Sub-Saharan Africa, 293 million in India, 88 million in
deliver electrical distribution solutions for disadvantaged people;
Bangladesh, 63 million in Indonesia and 56 million in Pakistan.
People (Training): help provide training for young adults looking
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In general, these disadvantaged people live on less than USD 2 to enter the electricity sector. This philanthropic effort benefits
perday. from the commitment of the Schneider Electric Foundation and
Their families’ energy costs may run to more than USD 15 a contributions of its employees.
month. Improved access to energy not only improves quality of life, Created in2008 and launched in2009, the BipBop (Business,
but also facilitates access to healthcare, education and Innovation&People at the Base of the Pyramid) internal energy
development for those who need it most. access program illustrates Schneider Electric’s desire to create a
Through its energy access program BipBop, Schneider Electric virtuous circle combining business, innovation and social
wants to play a major role in helping people at the “Base of the responsibility.
Pyramid” to gain access to electricity.
P
IB
BOP
P
B
O
P
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O
P
B
O
P
IB
BOP
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.
Source: International Energy Agency – World Energy Outlook 2013.(1)
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