Schneider Electric Accelerates Scope 3 Decarbonization with Expanded Supply Chain Programs and Industry Collaboration

• New tools, education, and multi-buyer consortia unveiled at Climate Week NYC to empower suppliers worldwide

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, announced a significant expansion of its global supply chain decarbonization programs during Climate Week NYC. As part of its long-standing commitment to net-zero value chains, Schneider Electric is deepening engagement with suppliers through an expanded suite of educational resources, regional market intelligence, and collaborative procurement pathways. 

These enhancements are designed to accelerate Scope 3 decarbonization by helping suppliers reduce their own Scope 1 (direct) and Scope 2 (energy-related) emissions, which are counted as Scope 3 emissions within their customers’ value chains. These tools and services, delivered at scale across entire supplier networks, offer a more comprehensive pathway to reducing upstream Scope 3 footprints, while empowering suppliers to advance their own sustainability journeys. 

Scaling Impact Across Global Supply Chains

Schneider Electric’s supply chain decarbonization programs have now supported over 50 brands and engaged more than 2,700 supplier companies worldwide. Through these collective efforts, suppliers have procured 752,000 MWh of renewable electricity via Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs). In parallel, 19 companies participating in four multi-buyer power purchase agreement (PPA) cohorts have collectively secured over 1.3 TWh of renewable electricity.

As demand grows for scalable, cross-industry climate solutions, Schneider Electric continues to expand its suite of consortium models to accelerate collective action. Recent developments include:

• Catalyze Scaling Global Collaboration for Renewable Access: Catalyze has grown from 7 to 9 sponsors in 2025, welcoming KLA, and is working to form new multi-buyer cohorts in the United States, Europe, Singapore, South Korea, and Malaysia to increase renewable energy access worldwide.
• Energize Building Momentum Across Sectors and Regions: Originally launched by the pharmaceutical sector, Energize has evolved into a broader healthcare industry initiative, now backed by 25 corporate sponsors. The addition of UnitedHealth Group, the largest health insurer in the United States, signals a growing sector-wide commitment to decarbonization across the healthcare ecosystem. Teva and Sandoz have announced new power purchase agreements (PPAs) to address Scope 2 emissions, further demonstrating the program’s impact.
• Levi Strauss & Co. Launches LEAP to Advance Supply Chain Renewable Energy: Levi Strauss & Co., the global leader in jeanswear, has partnered with Schneider Electric to launch the LS&Co. Energy Accelerator Program (LEAP), an initiative aimed at expanding access to renewable electricity for LS&Co.’s supply chain, starting in India. The program supports the company’s near-term goal of reducing supply chain emissions by 42% by 2030 (from a 2022 baseline) and aligns with its long-term ambition to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
• pep+ REnew Cohort Delivers VPPA: PepsiCo’s REnew program, in collaboration with Schneider Electric, successfully landed its first supplier/PepsiCo cohort agreement for a VPPA in the US and is now working to develop additional value chain cohorts in several other markets. 

Deepening Educational Support for Scope 1 and Scope 2

To further empower suppliers, Schneider Electric is also expanding its technical training and educational offerings:

• New Training to Tackle Scope 1 Emissions at the Source: New Scope 1 content, available through Zeigo™ Hub, now includes modules on greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting, science-based target setting, energy efficiency, electrification strategies, and circularity, all essential building blocks for reducing direct operational emissions.
• Market Intelligence to Support Global Scope 2 Procurement: For Scope 2 decarbonization, Schneider Electric is delivering deeper market-specific guidance on renewable electricity procurement. Newly launched Market Briefs offer actionable insights across key geographies, including Brazil, Mexico, Poland, Europe (AIB), the U.S., Canada, Thailand, Taiwan, Malaysia, Korea, Vietnam, China, India, Singapore, the Philippines, and Japan. Within this global landscape, the APAC region presents some of the most complex challenges and opportunities, as distinct regulatory frameworks and differing levels of market maturity require highly tailored renewable procurement strategies.

To ensure global accessibility, all content is supported by live education webinars that are now equipped with simultaneous translation in 60+ languages, enabling suppliers to participate in their native language through both audio and real-time captions.

“To decarbonize global supply chains at scale, we need more than commitments; we need collaboration, innovation, and practical tools tailored to regional realities,” said John Powers, Vice President of Strategic Renewables at Schneider Electric. “This expansion reflects our belief that every supplier, in every geography, should have access to the insights and partnerships needed to accelerate their climate journey.”

To learn more about Schneider Electric’s supply chain decarbonization programs, visit https://perspectives.se.com/.