Month: May 2023

Schneider Electric

The three-part programme, first developed for Schneider Electric employees, is now available for free for companies worldwideAttendees learn how to future-proof their businesses and accelerate their decarbonization journeys

RUEIL-MALMAISON, France, May 30, 2023 /3BL Media/ – Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, announced that the Schneider Electric Sustainability School is open for enrolment. Free to access, the digital platform provides a range of interactive courses aimed at equipping companies and professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to improve their sustainability performance.

First launched internally to educate Schneider Electric employees to better support the company’s partner ecosystem, the three-part programme is now available externally for professionals and companies of all sizes, empowering them to take a first step towards a more sustainable future.

Decarbonizing the economy is a business opportunity

The 2015 Paris Agreement sparked a movement across the economy to reduce or eliminate carbon emissions. A recent Gartner survey found that 87% of business leaders expect their sustainability spending to increase in the next two years.

But despite this growing commitment to decarbonization, a sizeable knowledge and skills gap remains a barrier to progress. Furthermore, companies are increasingly relying on partners with expertise in the field of sustainability to support them in decarbonizing their operations.

Schneider Electric operates as an Impact Company, placing sustainability at the core of its business to achieve a positive, lasting impact on the planet and society. With Electricity 4.0 at the heart of programme, the Sustainability School compliments and strengthens this commitment, supporting partners in accelerating climate action across three core pillars: Strategize, Digitize and Decarbonize.

Recognizing that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often lack the knowledge and tools required to establish climate targets, measure impacts such as carbon emissions, and benchmark and disclose progress, the comprehensive training platform is designed to support them in embarking on their decarbonization journey. Over three chapters, it covers a range of topics from energy efficiency and renewable energy to the circular economy and sustainable transportation.

Chapter 1: Understanding sustainability and the risks involved [intake now open]In the first chapter, attendees will learn the basics of sustainability, including the science and jargon behind it and why it is crucial for businesses to take environmental, social and governance factors (ESG) seriously.Chapter 2: Discover how to take sustainable action as a company [Launching Q3, 2023]

The second chapter focuses on how SMEs can build a decarbonization strategy, including information on easy-to-implement tools that can support them in decarbonizing their own operations and that of their customers.

Chapter 3: Leverage sustainable skills to increase business opportunities [Launching Q1, 2024]The third chapter summarizes the key knowledge and tools learnt throughout the programme – from energy efficiency to decarbonization – to support attendees in putting the theory into practice.

“The Sustainability School for partners is our big next move to prove that companies can not only do business that is better for the planet but can also fundamentally improve their performance by doing so,” Sorouch Kheradmand, Head of Partner Sustainability at Schneider Electric said. “We are proud to announce the launch of our new online courses, which are designed to educate and inspire individuals and organizations to adopt sustainable practices. Sustainability is at the heart of our business, and we believe that education is key to driving change and creating a more sustainable future.”

To embark on your sustainability journey, register for the Schneider Electric Sustainability School here.

About Schneider Electric
Schneider’s purpose is to empower all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. We call this Life Is On. Our mission is to be your digital partner for Sustainability and Efficiency. We drive digital transformation by integrating world-leading process and energy technologies, end-point to cloud connecting products, controls, software and services, across the entire lifecycle, enabling integrated company management, for homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure and industries. We are the most local of global companies. We are advocates of open standards and partnership ecosystems that are passionate about our shared Meaningful Purpose, Inclusive and Empowered values. www.se.com

CNH Industrial has again been recognized as one of the best companies to work for in Latin America. The Great Place to Work (GPTW) certification confirms consistent positive feedback from employees across the company’s locations in Brazil and Argentina. 

“Receiving the certification again confirms that promoting diversity, team integration, respect and good practices are priorities and, precisely for this reason, our employees find value in the environment in which they work. Whether at Case IH, New Holland Agriculture, CASE Construction Equipment, New Holland Construction or Raven, being at CNH is being part of a company that puts people first,” said Rafael Miotto, President, CNH Industrial, Latin America.

For Miotto, GPTW’s recognition reflects the company’s continuous efforts to establish a collaborative and transparent culture, which aims to improve the experience of our internal and external customers. “Working in a safe and transparent environment, with defined processes and management focused on results, makes us all committed to our work,” he said.

GPTW seeks to understand the employee experience by collating their opinions and evaluating the company’s people management practices. They do this through a voluntary survey and by examining the company’s actions.

Darilene Raftopulos, Vice President, Human Resources, CNH Industrial, Latin America, celebrated the achievement and stressed that the information gathered is valuable. “Knowing in detail the perception that our employees have of the company helps us to evaluate if we are following our people management strategy. We are living a time of cultural transformation, which will go further, with positive results for everyone: employees, customers, distributors and suppliers.”

About GPTW

Great Place to Work is the global authority on workplace culture. They annually certify and recognize companies that keep people at the center of their business strategy. GPTW also ranks the “Best Companies to Work For” at global, national, regional, sector and thematic levels. In 2022, they evaluated more than 117,000 practices, impacting more than 2 million employees.