Schneider Electric tops global sustainability rankings

Schneider Electric has received a series of top rankings and scores across major environmental, social and governance ratings during 2025, including benchmark positions from the World Benchmarking Alliance and continued inclusion in several widely used investor indices.

The company recorded strong results in the World Benchmarking Alliance assessments, an invitation-based benchmark that covers about 2,000 selected companies globally. Schneider Electric ranked first in the Social Benchmark and third in the Gender Benchmark.

The World Benchmarking Alliance cited performance across decent work, ethics, representation, compensation and benefits, and the prevention of violence and harassment. Schneider Electric also received an 'A' score under the World Benchmarking Alliance's ACT Core methodology. The ACT Core assessment focuses on carbon transition delivery. The company was one of nine companies globally to achieve that grade under the methodology.

EcoVadis Result

Schneider Electric posted an EcoVadis score of 87 out of 100. It received a Platinum medal. EcoVadis placed the company in the top 1% of all companies assessed globally for the sixth consecutive year.

Esther Finidori, Chief Sustainability Officer at Schneider Electric, linked the latest results to the company's current sustainability programme.

"As we reach the final year of our current Schneider Sustainability Impact program, these recognitions reflect the consistency of our approach and the progress achieved over time," said Esther Finidori, Chief Sustainability Officer, Schneider Electric. "They demonstrate that embedding sustainability at the core of our strategy and operations delivers measurable results. As we prepare for the next phase of our journey, we remain focused on raising the bar and bringing along our stakeholders in this collective sustainability transformation."

Index Inclusion

Schneider Electric again appeared in the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations index from Corporate Knights. The ranking tracks environmental and governance factors across large listed businesses worldwide.

The company also received Best Communication of Sustainability at the IR Society Awards. The award focused on the company's sustainability communication, including transparency and consistency.

Separately, Schneider Electric appeared in Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies 2026 list. The recognition reflects the views of executives, directors and analysts on reputation and performance.

Programmeme Framework

Schneider Electric's sustainability work has been guided for the past five years by its Schneider Sustainability Impact programme. The framework set targets across climate, resources, trust and equal opportunities. The programme covered the period from 2021 to 2025.

Schneider Electric said that work contributed to it being named "Most Sustainable Company" twice by Corporate Knights and Time Magazine and Statista.

Ratings Snapshot

The company also highlighted scores from several large ESG ratings providers during 2025. These assessments often feed into index construction, portfolio screening and engagement priorities for institutional investors.

In CDP Climate Change scoring, Schneider Electric held an A rating. It said it was part of CDP's A-List in 2025. The company said it is the only company in its sector to maintain the rank for 15 consecutive years. CDP's climate change assessment universe covers about 23,000 companies.

In MSCI's ESG rating, Schneider Electric held an AAA rating. The company said it has retained the AAA rating for 15 consecutive years. It also said it is included in MSCI's World ESG Selection and World Low Carbon Selection indices. MSCI's rating universe covers about 10,000 companies.

In the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment, Schneider Electric scored 85 out of 100. The company said that placed it in the top 5% of its industry group. It also said it has appeared in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index World for 14 consecutive years and in the DJSI Europe index. The assessment universe covers about 12,000 companies.

In Sustainalytics' ESG Risk rating, Schneider Electric recorded a score of 7.1. The company described that as the best possible ESG risk rating and a negligible level of risk. It said it ranked first out of 301 companies in its peer group and in the top 1% of all rated companies. Sustainalytics' rated universe covers about 14,000 companies.

Schneider Electric said it is preparing the next phase of its sustainability approach after the conclusion of its current Schneider Sustainability Impact programme.