Schneider Electric joins The Climate Group EV100 initiative

Global specialist in the digital transformation of energy management and automation Schneider Electric, has announced its membership with The Climate Group’s EV100 initiative to launch a Green Fleet policy which aims to replace 100% of its car fleet with electric vehicles by 2030.

The announcement coincides with last week's launch of the 2020 Progress and Insights Annual Report, which shows demand for electric vehicles is on the up and that organisations are progressing fast towards their goals where models are available.

According to IPCC’s special report, global CO2 emissions need to be cut by 45% by 2030 to limit climate change to 1.5°C globally. Electric mobility is key to achieving this future, coupled with decarbonisation, decentralisation and digitisation of energy.  

However, adoption of electric mobility is happening more slowly than needed. Schneider Electric said that the commitment is part of the company's wish to demonstrate that a rapid shift is achievable, while securing driver comfort and costs. By 2030, Schneider Electric aims to convert 14,000 company cars in over 50 countries to EV. Charging infrastructure will also be provided in its major offices and factories by 2030.

“At Schneider Electric, we committed to net zero operational carbon emissions by 2030, in line with a 1.5°C science-based climate trajectory. Joining the EV100 initiative is a key step to deliver this ambition. Such a transformation allows us to embark thousands of our employees, customers, start-ups, together into a variety of innovations. We believe electricity is the future of mobility and we want to demonstrate that a rapid scale-up of EVs can be reached in 10 years. Schneider EcoStruxure’s unique end-to-end approach to eMobility infrastructure delivers comprehensive, seamless, scalable and cybersecure EV charging marketplace solutions for fleets and public places,” said Leonid Mukhamedov, Executive Vice-President, Global Strategy at Schneider Electric.

Helen Clarkson, CEO of The Climate Group said: “Global companies have an important role to play in accelerating the energy transition. By joining EP100 and RE100 and putting smart energy use at the heart of its business strategy, Schneider Electric is already leading by example."

“We are excited that Schneider Electric are now also joining EV100, making them one of hopefully many more companies to make all three commitments, demonstrating that cleaner, smarter energy and transport go hand in hand," she added.

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