Schneider Electric SE is a global specialist in energy management and automation. Founded in 1836 and headquartered in Rueil-Malmaison, France, the company operates with a core vision to empower all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. This mission is encapsulated in its brand promise, "Life Is On".
Core Technologies & Business Focus
Schneider's strategy is centered on driving digital transformation across key markets, including homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure, and industry. The company provides integrated energy and automation digital solutions throughout the business lifecycle. A pivotal innovation is its EcoStruxure architecture, an IoT-enabled, open, and interoperable platform developed with partners like Microsoft and Intel. EcoStruxure enables embedded connectivity and intelligence from the connected product level to edge control, and further to applications, analytics, and services.
Global Presence & Impact
As a Fortune Global 500 company, Schneider Electric boasts a significant worldwide footprint, with operations in over 100 countries and approximately 150,000 employees. The company reported sales of €36 billion in the 2023 fiscal year. China represents a critically important market for Schneider Electric, where it has established major research and development centers and continues to invest, as evidenced by the recent opening of a new innovation campus in Shanghai's Jinshan District in September 2024.
