Prime employer Schneider Electric is well known for its commitment to environment and sustainability efforts. In recognition of its work in these areas, the company's India operations have received 'Honourable Mention' by the Indian government.
The accolade was given to Schneider Electric at the National Corporate Social Responsiblity (CSR) Award Ceremony which celebrates the activities undertaken by private and the public sector companies.
Making a difference to lives and communities
"[We are] proud to share that Schneider Electric India has received an Honourable Mention by the government of India at the National CSR Award Ceremony for our contributions to sustainable development and the environment," said Schneider Electric CEO Jean-Pascal Tricoire.
"Through our Schneider A2E (Access to Energy) program in India, we have helped bring access to electricity to off-grid villages, impacting the lives of more than 180,000 beneficiaries."
Access to Energy for everyone, everywhere
The Access to Energy program plays a key role in achieving Schneider Electric's Sustainable Development Goals. The aim is to ensure that everyone, everywhere has access to energy and education.
The program enables local stakeholders, individuals and Schneider Electric's customers to provide safe, clean and sustainable electricity to people around the world. So far, the program has provided access to energy to more than 20 million people.
Schneider Electric develops products and solutions that meet a wide range of both individual and community needs across the energy chain: for homes and micro businesses, for fundamental public services, for micro-entreprises, for villages and communities, and for emergency situations.
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