Schneider Electric Green Premium. An ecolabel that delivers much more than just compliance

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1 Schneider Electric Green Premium An ecolabel that delivers much more than just compliance

2 Page 2 As the global specialist in energy management and automation,we create connected technologies that reshape industries, transform cities, and enrich lives.

3 Schneider Electric at a glance 170,000+ employees Operations in 100+ countries 24.9 billion revenue in 2014 ~5% of revenue devoted to R&D Page 3

4 Global recognition and engagement We have been recognised for our efforts to reduce our own carbon footprint and energy consumption as well as lauded for meeting our customers environmental performance needs 9 th most sustainable corporation in the world 1 25 th greenest company in the world 2 Industry Leader by the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices 3 99/100 score in the CDP s Climate Disclosure Leadership Index 4 Member of The Circular Economy 100 programme of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation 1 Corporate Knights 2015 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World ranking 2 Newsweek Green Rankings Ranked first in its sector for the second year in a row in the World and Europe Indices The Carbon Disclosure Project s 2014 Climate Disclosure Leadership Index Page 4

5 Our commitment We enable environment-friendly growth and efficient use of resources by acting with transparency and accountability: Preserving finite resources Delivering efficiency to help our customers and ourselves achieve more with less energy and fewer resources Counteracting climate change Striving to help keep global warming under a 2 C limit Protecting health Minimising the use of hazardous substances in line with, and in some cases beyond, international and local regulations Our ambition is to increasingly decouple our customers and our own revenues from energy and resource intensity. Xavier Houot, Group Environment Senior Vice President Page 5

6 Page 6 Our commitment influences the design of our products and solutions, our supply chain, and our relationships with partners and customers around the world.

7 The information challenge I want to know how I can save energy and to be sure that the electrical products in my home are safe. How can I find this information? I look for products that come with reliable and comprehensive data on their environmental impact. How can I improve my company s performance and conserve resources? My customers are asking for complete environmental information about the products we sell. How do I meet their needs and grow our work partners Page 7

8 Green Premium Ecolabel Schneider Electric products receive the Green Premium ecolabel by meeting a number of pre-defined regulations and conditions: Superior transparency Complete and reliable information on the environmental impact of products, their resource efficiency, and end-of-life instructions A guarantee of compliance Peace of mind and recognition for complying with a number of predefined regulations Easy access to information Certificates and relevant product information available digitally on-demand, 24/7 Page 8

9 A unique framework for transparency Our Green Premium ecolabel encompasses a broad range of environmental criteria, meeting and exceeding international regulations and industry standards Use of hazardous substances Environmental impact End-of-life management Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals regulation (REACh) Product Environmental Profile (PEP) available End-of-Life instructions (EoLi) available Page 9

10 The RoHS directive The European Union s Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive Requires elimination of harmful chemical substances, such as lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBB), and polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) flame retardants Especially important for circuit breakers and other wiring devices found in homes and offices Page 10

11 The REACh regulation The European Union s Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals regulation We comply with the strictest regulation for sourcing and use of chemical substances identified as potentially harmful to human health and the environment In line with the regulation, we develop and communicate plans for replacement of chemical Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) Page 11

12 Product Environmental Profile (PEP) Comprehensive data on the environmental impact of Schneider Electric products We provide detailed information on the raw materials used in our products, their recyclability, and environmental impact on all the key stages of the product life cycle The PEP is especially useful for companies seeking to monitor, control, save energy, and/or reduce their carbon emissions. Page 12

13 End-of-Life Instructions (EoLi) Information on the end of a product s life cycle, recyclability rate, and bill of material End-of-Life instructions provide complete guidance on the responsible disposal of our products and reusing parts of equipment for other purposes (recycling) towards a more circular economy End-of-Life instructions help our customers reduce environmental hazards and improve their operational efficiency Page 13

14 Page 14 Thanks to comprehensive information about our Green Premium products, you can make more sustainable, environmentally conscious decisions.

15 Check-a-product online functionality An easy-to-use online tool for finding complete information on Green Premium products A dedicated, user-friendly resource for finding and retrieving comprehensive information about Green Premium products from Schneider Electric: RoHS and REACh compliance certificates as well as Product Environmental Profile and End-of-Life instructions Also available through the Customer Care by Schneider Electric app for instant, on-demand access from mobile devices Page 15

16 Page 16 Today, nearly 75% of our product sales come from Green Premium products that offer you superior transparency and environmental stewardship.

17 Page 17 Visit schneider-electric.com/green-premium to learn more about the Green Premium ecolabel and check your products today!

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