Recently, in order to achieve its zero carbon emission commitment, Schneider Electric announced that it has joined The EV100 initiative launched by The Climate Group and officially launched the "Green Fleet" policy. The policy aims to replace all corporate vehicles with electric vehicles by 2030.
Recently, in order to achieve its zero carbon emission commitment, Schneider Electric announced that it has joined The EV100 initiative launched by The Climate Group and officially launched the "Green Fleet" policy. The policy aims to replace all corporate vehicles with electric vehicles by 2030.
The rapid transformation of electric vehicles shaping the future of mobility is just around the corner
According to the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) special report, global carbon dioxide emissions need to be reduced by 45% by 2030 in order to achieve the goal of a global temperature increase of 1.5°C. In addition to decarbonization, decentralization and digitization of energy, the electrification of vehicles is also key to achieving this goal.
However, the current penetration rate of electric vehicles is still smaller than demand. Schneider Electric will demonstrate that it is possible to make a rapid transition to electric vehicles while ensuring comfortable driving and controlling costs. By 2030, Schneider Electric plans to replace all of its 14,000 corporate vehicles in more than 50 countries with electric vehicles, and to equip major office areas and factories with charging facilities. The core charging station will use the innovative EcoStruxure EV architecture with microgrid technology, asset management system and new energy management system.
The Climate Group's EV100 initiative is a powerful lever to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2030
In 2019, Schneider Electric accelerated the implementation of its climate strategy, aiming to achieve carbon neutrality in its own ecosystem by 2025 and zero net emissions at the operational level by 2030 as part of its established science-based carbon reduction goals. Schneider Electric joins the Climate Group's EV100 initiative and calls on other prominent companies to join in. The company is committed to replacing all corporate vehicles with electric vehicles by 2030 and achieving zero direct CO2 emissions.
Leonid Mukhamedov, Executive Vice President, Global Strategy, Schneider Electric, said: "Schneider Electric is committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions at the operational level by 2030 as part of its established science-based carbon reduction goals, and joining the EV100 initiative is key to achieving this goal. The transition to electric vehicles brings together thousands of employees, customers, and start-ups to work on diverse innovations. We believe electric vehicles will be the future of mobility. We will also prove with practical actions that electric vehicles will be rapidly popularized in the next 10 years. With EcoStruxure's unique end-to-end EV infrastructure architecture, we will provide a comprehensive, seamless, scalable, and cyber-secure EV charging solution for fleets and public Spaces."
Schneider Electric is a participant in the Climate Group's EP100, RE100 and EV100 initiatives. These three initiatives complement each other and contribute to the company's goal of zero net carbon emissions at the operational level by 2030. In 2017, Schneider Electric joined two initiatives:
The EP100 initiative: Double energy productivity by 2030 from 2005 levels and double economic output per unit of energy consumed;
• RE100 Initiative: 100% renewable electricity by 2030, 80% by 2020 and documenting progress through the Schneider Electric Sustainability Impact Index Report.
Helen Clarkson, Chief executive of the Climate Group, said: "Multinational companies have an important role to play in accelerating the energy transition. Schneider Electric has led by example in joining the EP100 and RE100 initiatives and putting the use of smart energy at the heart of its business strategy. We are excited to see Schneider Electric join the EV100 initiative and look forward to being one of the companies to deliver on all three commitments, proving that cleaner, smarter energy can go hand in hand with the future of transportation."
Electric cars are a reality, not a new concept
After charging solutions for electric vehicles were introduced in several regions around the world a few years ago, Schneider Electric employees have been early users. In Germany, for example, Schneider Electric has transformed the EUREF Campus into a demonstration park for low carbon energy and low carbon transport, achieving the German government's zero carbon emissions target by 2050 30 years ahead of schedule. This future-proof infrastructure, including Schneider Electric, also benefits 150 companies and research institutions on the campus.
In response to the professional needs of employees, Schneider Electric has begun to provide electric vehicles to employees in several countries around the world, such as Norway. Over the next 10 years, the initiative will be rolled out to more than 50 countries around the world, changing the travel habits of new employees.
