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For more than 30 years, WHC (Wildlife Habitat Council) has been convening professionals working at the intersection of business and biodiversity. As the only international non-profit enabling private sector action for nature, WHC recognizes the importance of partnership and collaboration to facilitate effective conservation efforts worldwide.

The annual WHC Conservation Conference provides the opportunity for corporate professionals and partners working in the nature space to make valuable connections, learn from each other and celebrate the successes of the past year. Previously hosted in Baltimore, Maryland, and Detroit, Michigan, the 2024 WHC Conservation Conference was held for the first time in New Orleans, Louisiana — a city rich with culture as well as groundbreaking conservation efforts to support climate change mitigation, green infrastructure integration and community involvement in sustainability efforts.

Keynote speakers inspiring action

Matthew Cappucci, stormchaser, meteorologist and author of Looking Up: The True Adventures of a Storm-Chasing Weather Nerd, treated attendees to a captivating multimedia presentation in which he traced his career journey from his interest in weather at an early age to becoming his high school’s de facto weatherman to unexpectedly forging a college program. True to his fame as a stormchaser, Cappucci shared videos from his experiences that practically put the audience into the middle of extreme storms. His discussion of his educational experience reinforced the critical nature of accessible STEM education, with corporate audience members taking home the message that today’s students are tomorrow’s trailblazers in science and sustainability.

To illustrate the vast nature of conservation work happening in the New Orleans area, Chuck Morse, Executive Director of Thrive New Orleans, opened the conference with a keynote presentation expounding on the social, environmental and economic impacts of on-the-ground conservation work, as exemplified in New Orleans. Thrive was developed post-Hurricane Katrina to restore neighborhoods for community members returning to the city in the wake of the storm. Morse shared how workforce development is key for Thrive’s environmental efforts, by empowering community members to access career paths in sustainability. “Progress moves at the speed of trust,” Morse explained, emphasizing the importance of engaging with community wisdom when developing wide-reaching conservation plans.

Adding to the conference’s slate of expert speakers was WHC President Margaret O’Gorman, who presented her annual State of Corporate Conservation address reflecting on the value of time when it comes to conservation efforts. In her address, O’Gorman recounted memorable conservation stories from members over the past year, such as Ontario Power Generation’s innovative use of drone imagery to monitor invasive species and the discovery of the New Guinea singing dog at a Freeport-McMoRan site in Indonesia. She also recognized the long-standing tenure of WHC members Covia, Vulcan Materials and WM, all marking 35 years of membership.

Galvanizing corporate and community support to meet Louisiana-specific needs

Continuing to make the most of this year’s host location, a panel comprised of representatives from several Louisiana organizations convened to discuss how collaborative partnerships are benefitting the region’s specific needs. Traci Birch, Associate Director of the LSU Coastal Ecosystem Design Studio, facilitated the discussion, which touched on exacerbated climate change impacts and the sheer amount of port-based commerce happening in the state. Two major themes reiterated by members of the panel were the need to build resilient infrastructure and the crucial involvement of community partners to make a positive impact.

Davie Breaux, Deputy Port Director of Port Fourchon, shared examples of green infrastructure and wetlands restoration contributing to the region’s resilience, as well as the value of partnerships for efforts such as emissions monitoring. Susannah Burley, Founder and Executive Director of Sustaining Our Urban Landscape (SOUL) traced how the original creation of New Orleans led to massive deforestation. Burley explained that New Orleans’ tree canopy percentage ranks the lowest of eight nearby cities, and since the city’s low-lying coastal location makes it more susceptible to climate change impacts, reforestation is a crucial need. Chuck Morse of Thrive NOLA returned to further discuss the importance of community engagement.

Supporting women working in the corporate conservation space

WHC Conservation Conference 2024 included the inaugural in-person meeting of Elevate, sponsored by CRH, WHC’s professional network for women working in business and nature. Elevate, formed earlier this year, aims to support women in sustainability roles by facilitating open forums of discussion, providing mentorship opportunities and bringing women together to address the challenges and embrace the opportunities of working in the corporate conservation space.

Chris May, SVP, Safety, Health & Environment of CRH Americas and Livonia Mitchell, VP of Engagement and Impact at CRH, participated in a question-and-answer session facilitated by WHC Chief Science and Innovation Officer Anna Willingshofer. The women shared insights into navigating male-dominated fields, finding mentors, dealing with imposter syndrome and more. Following this engaging Q&A, members of Elevate had the chance to network in person for the first time since the group’s formation, forming connections that will only help to strengthen the impact of women working in sustainability.

Recognizing and celebrating conservation successes

Throughout the two days of WHC Conservation Conference, individual corporate conservation projects were honored with the WHC Awards, which recognize stellar examples of conservation — from species protection to landscape restoration to community education and engagement and more. Around the U.S. and around the world, the 2024 WHC Award winners exemplify WHC’s belief that Every act of conservation matters®.

This year’s Conference closed with the always lively WHC Awards Dinner, at which the event’s sponsors were recognized and the winners of the final WHC Awards were announced. In addition to the presentation of the Corporate Conservation Leadership Award to WM, the Gold Program of the Year Award to WM’s El Sobrante Landfill and Wildlife Preserve, and the Employee Engagement Award to Freeport-McMoRan, the winner of the Ibis Award was also announced. Named for the bird that is often credited as the last to leave before a storm and the first to return, this honor recognizes a conservation program’s resilience in the face of unexpected challenges. This year, Occidental Petroleum Corporation’s Belle site won the Ibis Award. After refocusing employee efforts on legacy clean-up efforts, the Belle team engaged help from the community to support the program’s avian monitoring efforts, allowing them to achieve WHC Certification again after 13 years.

Companies’ pride in their accomplishments is always evident at the WHC Awards Dinner, with attendees bringing festive noisemakers, New Orleans-themed costume pieces and intricate table decorations to show their team spirit — and bid for the WHC Spirit Award. This year, the competition for this award was so fierce that it ended in a tie, with Summit Materials and Freeport-McMoRan bringing home the honor. It was a fitting end to an event focusing on the importance of collective action and celebrating the accomplishments of dedicated corporations — and attendees left New Orleans feeling energized, enlightened and excited to meet again for WHC Conservation Conference 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.

For more than 30 years, WHC (Wildlife Habitat Council) has been convening professionals working at the intersection of business and biodiversity. As the only international non-profit enabling private sector action for nature, WHC recognizes the importance of partnership and collaboration to facilitate effective conservation efforts worldwide.

The annual WHC Conservation Conference provides the opportunity for corporate professionals and partners working in the nature space to make valuable connections, learn from each other and celebrate the successes of the past year. Previously hosted in Baltimore, Maryland, and Detroit, Michigan, the 2024 WHC Conservation Conference was held for the first time in New Orleans, Louisiana — a city rich with culture as well as groundbreaking conservation efforts to support climate change mitigation, green infrastructure integration and community involvement in sustainability efforts.

Keynote speakers inspiring action

Matthew Cappucci, stormchaser, meteorologist and author of Looking Up: The True Adventures of a Storm-Chasing Weather Nerd, treated attendees to a captivating multimedia presentation in which he traced his career journey from his interest in weather at an early age to becoming his high school’s de facto weatherman to unexpectedly forging a college program. True to his fame as a stormchaser, Cappucci shared videos from his experiences that practically put the audience into the middle of extreme storms. His discussion of his educational experience reinforced the critical nature of accessible STEM education, with corporate audience members taking home the message that today’s students are tomorrow’s trailblazers in science and sustainability.

To illustrate the vast nature of conservation work happening in the New Orleans area, Chuck Morse, Executive Director of Thrive New Orleans, opened the conference with a keynote presentation expounding on the social, environmental and economic impacts of on-the-ground conservation work, as exemplified in New Orleans. Thrive was developed post-Hurricane Katrina to restore neighborhoods for community members returning to the city in the wake of the storm. Morse shared how workforce development is key for Thrive’s environmental efforts, by empowering community members to access career paths in sustainability. “Progress moves at the speed of trust,” Morse explained, emphasizing the importance of engaging with community wisdom when developing wide-reaching conservation plans.

Adding to the conference’s slate of expert speakers was WHC President Margaret O’Gorman, who presented her annual State of Corporate Conservation address reflecting on the value of time when it comes to conservation efforts. In her address, O’Gorman recounted memorable conservation stories from members over the past year, such as Ontario Power Generation’s innovative use of drone imagery to monitor invasive species and the discovery of the New Guinea singing dog at a Freeport-McMoRan site in Indonesia. She also recognized the long-standing tenure of WHC members Covia, Vulcan Materials and WM, all marking 35 years of membership.

Galvanizing corporate and community support to meet Louisiana-specific needs

Continuing to make the most of this year’s host location, a panel comprised of representatives from several Louisiana organizations convened to discuss how collaborative partnerships are benefitting the region’s specific needs. Traci Birch, Associate Director of the LSU Coastal Ecosystem Design Studio, facilitated the discussion, which touched on exacerbated climate change impacts and the sheer amount of port-based commerce happening in the state. Two major themes reiterated by members of the panel were the need to build resilient infrastructure and the crucial involvement of community partners to make a positive impact.

Davie Breaux, Deputy Port Director of Port Fourchon, shared examples of green infrastructure and wetlands restoration contributing to the region’s resilience, as well as the value of partnerships for efforts such as emissions monitoring. Susannah Burley, Founder and Executive Director of Sustaining Our Urban Landscape (SOUL) traced how the original creation of New Orleans led to massive deforestation. Burley explained that New Orleans’ tree canopy percentage ranks the lowest of eight nearby cities, and since the city’s low-lying coastal location makes it more susceptible to climate change impacts, reforestation is a crucial need. Chuck Morse of Thrive NOLA returned to further discuss the importance of community engagement.

Supporting women working in the corporate conservation space

WHC Conservation Conference 2024 included the inaugural in-person meeting of Elevate, sponsored by CRH, WHC’s professional network for women working in business and nature. Elevate, formed earlier this year, aims to support women in sustainability roles by facilitating open forums of discussion, providing mentorship opportunities and bringing women together to address the challenges and embrace the opportunities of working in the corporate conservation space.

Chris May, SVP, Safety, Health & Environment of CRH Americas and Livonia Mitchell, VP of Engagement and Impact at CRH, participated in a question-and-answer session facilitated by WHC Chief Science and Innovation Officer Anna Willingshofer. The women shared insights into navigating male-dominated fields, finding mentors, dealing with imposter syndrome and more. Following this engaging Q&A, members of Elevate had the chance to network in person for the first time since the group’s formation, forming connections that will only help to strengthen the impact of women working in sustainability.

Recognizing and celebrating conservation successes

Throughout the two days of WHC Conservation Conference, individual corporate conservation projects were honored with the WHC Awards, which recognize stellar examples of conservation — from species protection to landscape restoration to community education and engagement and more. Around the U.S. and around the world, the 2024 WHC Award winners exemplify WHC’s belief that Every act of conservation matters®.

This year’s Conference closed with the always lively WHC Awards Dinner, at which the event’s sponsors were recognized and the winners of the final WHC Awards were announced. In addition to the presentation of the Corporate Conservation Leadership Award to WM, the Gold Program of the Year Award to WM’s El Sobrante Landfill and Wildlife Preserve, and the Employee Engagement Award to Freeport-McMoRan, the winner of the Ibis Award was also announced. Named for the bird that is often credited as the last to leave before a storm and the first to return, this honor recognizes a conservation program’s resilience in the face of unexpected challenges. This year, Occidental Petroleum Corporation’s Belle site won the Ibis Award. After refocusing employee efforts on legacy clean-up efforts, the Belle team engaged help from the community to support the program’s avian monitoring efforts, allowing them to achieve WHC Certification again after 13 years.

Companies’ pride in their accomplishments is always evident at the WHC Awards Dinner, with attendees bringing festive noisemakers, New Orleans-themed costume pieces and intricate table decorations to show their team spirit — and bid for the WHC Spirit Award. This year, the competition for this award was so fierce that it ended in a tie, with Summit Materials and Freeport-McMoRan bringing home the honor. It was a fitting end to an event focusing on the importance of collective action and celebrating the accomplishments of dedicated corporations — and attendees left New Orleans feeling energized, enlightened and excited to meet again for WHC Conservation Conference 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.

MPC scored 100% on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the fourth year. The CEI is the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ inclusion. For 2023-2024, MPC met all CEI criteria, earning the company a perfect score and the Equality 100 Award: Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion.

MPC partners with our PRIDE employee network during the year to host events and activities for our employees to learn about the experiences of members of the LGBTQ+ community. During June, PRIDE is hosting events and activities at multiple MPC locations to celebrate Pride Month.

“We’re very proud to receive a 100% score on the CEI and recognition as a leader in LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion. At MPC, we aspire for all employees to feel a sense of belonging and valued for their many contributions to our company. Our PRIDE employee network plays a key role in helping us support an inclusive environment. I’m proud to serve as an Executive Sponsor of the network and look forward to seeing it continue to grow,” said Chief Commercial Officer Rick Hessling.

“We’re honored to receive a 100% score on the CEI and the Equality 100 Award: Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion. Creating an inclusive culture is part of our commitment to being an Employer of Choice, and participating in the HRC’s CEI has served as a key tool in helping us to review our policies and practices to continue to support our LGBTQ+ employees and their family members,” said MPC Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Director Jen Grounds.

Learn more

Read HRC’s full CEI report here.Learn about MPC’s DE&I program here.

MPC scored 100% on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the fourth year. The CEI is the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ inclusion. For 2023-2024, MPC met all CEI criteria, earning the company a perfect score and the Equality 100 Award: Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion.

MPC partners with our PRIDE employee network during the year to host events and activities for our employees to learn about the experiences of members of the LGBTQ+ community. During June, PRIDE is hosting events and activities at multiple MPC locations to celebrate Pride Month.

“We’re very proud to receive a 100% score on the CEI and recognition as a leader in LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion. At MPC, we aspire for all employees to feel a sense of belonging and valued for their many contributions to our company. Our PRIDE employee network plays a key role in helping us support an inclusive environment. I’m proud to serve as an Executive Sponsor of the network and look forward to seeing it continue to grow,” said Chief Commercial Officer Rick Hessling.

“We’re honored to receive a 100% score on the CEI and the Equality 100 Award: Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion. Creating an inclusive culture is part of our commitment to being an Employer of Choice, and participating in the HRC’s CEI has served as a key tool in helping us to review our policies and practices to continue to support our LGBTQ+ employees and their family members,” said MPC Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Director Jen Grounds.

Learn more

Read HRC’s full CEI report here.Learn about MPC’s DE&I program here.

Originally published by Fast Company 

In May, the Food and Drug Administration said Bovaer met safety and efficacy requirements for use in dairy cows. The feed additive, distributed by Indiana-based Elanco Animal Health, has been shown to cut a dairy cow’s methane emissions by an average of 30%. It works by suppressing the gut enzyme that produces the gas, and has no adverse health effects for the cows—or for the humans who consume their milk, according to numerous studies. 

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Originally published by Fast Company 

In May, the Food and Drug Administration said Bovaer met safety and efficacy requirements for use in dairy cows. The feed additive, distributed by Indiana-based Elanco Animal Health, has been shown to cut a dairy cow’s methane emissions by an average of 30%. It works by suppressing the gut enzyme that produces the gas, and has no adverse health effects for the cows—or for the humans who consume their milk, according to numerous studies. 

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Our colleagues are shaping a more sustainable future in collaboration with our customers, value chain partners, communities and many stakeholders. Together, we are building a stronger company with competitive advantages and a more resilient world.

When asked what sets Dow apart, I often start with our exceptional team’s ambition to be the world’s most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company. Fueled by the passion of Team Dow, our ambition inspires best-in-class performance and contributes to long-term value creation for our customers, shareholders and society.

In 2023, we put our ambition into action in important ways, while also increasing our accountability and transparency. We responded to our customers’ demand for products, technologies and services that are lower-emissions, more circular, and continue delivering performance benefits. Through our Decarbonize & Grow and Transform the Waste strategies, we progressed our sustainability targets for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions and to help end plastic waste. We also took steps to build an even greater culture of inclusion, diversity and equity (ID&E) in our workplace and communities. We did this through strategic collaborations with external partners and with our employee resource groups (ERGs). Here is a summary of our 2023 progress.

Protecting the Climate

We are taking actions to both mitigate and adapt to climate change and have a clear pathway to reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by approximately 15% by 2030 and simultaneously growing annual earnings by more than $3 billion.

In 2023, Dow’s Board of Directors approved the final investment decision for our Fort Saskatchewan Path2Zero project in Alberta, Canada. This paved the way for us to begin construction on the world’s first net-zero scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions integrated ethylene facility and derivatives site, which will decarbonize approximately 20% of our global ethylene capacity and grow our polyethylene supply by about 15%.To help meet our need for safe, reliable, zero-emissions power and steam, we selected our site in Seadrift, Texas, for a proposed collaboration with X-Energy to construct a grid-scale advanced nuclear reactor – which would be the first of its kind for an industrial site in North America.We set the groundwork to update our Water & Nature strategy to include new goals focused on building resilience in the places where we operate. We also achieved our ambitious 2025 Valuing Nature Goal by realizing $1.2 billion in net present value from business-driven projects that enhance nature.

Advancing a Circular Economy and Safer Materials

Through our Transform the Waste strategy, Dow is working across the value chain to eliminate plastic pollution and help meet the growing demand for recycled and renewable solutions. With a partnership approach and innovative technologies, we expect to realize more than $500 million in incremental earnings per year by 2030 as we commercialize 3 million metric tons of circular and renewable solutions annually.

With the mechanical completion of the Valoregen and Mura Technology recycling facilities in late 2023, we took important steps to become a major off-taker of lower GHG-emissions, circular feedstocks. Valoregen’s 15,000 metric ton mechanical recycling plant in France and Mura’s 20,000 metric ton advanced recycling plant in the United Kingdom will provide Dow with recycled feedstock for the production of new, high-value plastic products.We announced a collaboration with New Energy Blue to transform agricultural residue in the form of corn stover into bio-based ethylene used to make plastics.We also are using our materials science expertise to enable brands to quickly bring to market sustainable solutions for plastic packaging and other applications. For example, in 2023, we collaborated with LVMH Beauty on the use of bio-based and circular plastics for cosmetic packaging with our SURLYN™ REN and CIR Ionomers.

Cultivating a Thriving Team and Community

Our commitment to ID&E plays a critical role in enhancing our competitiveness and innovation. By building a diverse team and fostering inclusion in our workplace, we are enhancing our ability to create innovative solutions and deliver long-term business success.

Our employee resource groups (ERGs) remain a valuable platform for advancing inclusion and driving profitable growth. In 2023, we increased our best-in-class ERG participation by 4 percentage points over 2022, with nearly 61% of employees participating in one or more of our 10 ERGs.Our ID&E efforts earned external recognition through industry-leading awards and certifications in 2023. Dow was recognized for the first time by Great Place To Work® and FORTUNE as one of the World’s Best Workplaces™ — a recognition provided to only 25 companies in the world.We significantly outpaced our industry peers on leadership diversity, with 50% of our executive team reporting as women and/or U.S. ethnic minorities. Our Board of Directors also continues to outpace the S&P 500 on U.S. ethnic diversity.In 2023, we reimagined our global citizenship strategy to more closely align to Dow’s ambition. Through this work, we partnered with 640 nonprofits, educational institutions and other community organizations to accelerate social change and create a more sustainable and equitable future.

Driving Accountability and Best-in-Class Performance

How we do business is just as important to our success as what we do. That’s why we continued to strengthen our governance practices and further our commitment to transparency and accountability throughout 2023.

We enhanced disclosures for Board of Director qualifications, enterprise risk management and leadership succession planning.We refreshed the Dow Code of Conduct in alignment with industry best practices.Our 2023 environmental, social and governance disclosures were aligned to five leading standards and frameworks – GRI (Global Reporting Initiative), Greenhouse Gas Protocol, Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures, Sustainability Accounting Standards Board, and World Economic Forum Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics.

I’m proud of what Team Dow accomplished in 2023 to create value and advance our ambition. Our colleagues are shaping a more sustainable future in collaboration with our customers, value chain partners, communities and many stakeholders. Together, we are building a stronger company with competitive advantages and a more resilient world.

Best regards,

Jim Fitterling
Chair and Chief Executive Officer

In a bold stride towards reshaping urban transportation, DP World has successfully coordinated the delivery of four monorail cars from the United Kingdom to the Dominican Republic, showcasing our commitment to driving efficiency in global logistics. 

These monorail cars are part of a transformative public transportation project designed to alleviate urban congestion in Santiago, one of the Caribbean’s bustling urban hubs. This operation was not just about moving large items from one point to another; it represented a sophisticated exercise in global logistics, demonstrating DP World’s extensive capabilities in handling specialized cargo.

DP World not only demonstrated its prowess in managing intricate global logistics operations but also reinforced its commitment to spearheading innovative and sustainable transportation solutions.

A Seamless Journey Across the Seas

The journey of the monorail cars was meticulously planned and executed. Produced by Alstom in the UK, the cars were first transported to DP World’s London Gateway Port, a fully integrated logistics hub servicing the region. From there, they traversed the Atlantic Ocean to DP World Saint John on Canada’s east coast, and then further south to the Port of Caucedo in the Dominican Republic. Upon arrival, the cars were moved via the Duarte highway and the North Ring Road to their new home in Cienfuegos, heralding the onset of a new era in public transportation for the region.

Sustainable Transport for a Sustainable Future

The arrival of these monorail cars in the Dominican Republic marks a significant leap toward modernizing the country’s urban infrastructure. Managed by the Office for the Development of Urban and Interurban Mobility Projects under the Trust for the Development of the Mass Transportation System of the Dominican Republic (FITRAM), this project is poised to transform public transportation in Santiago. 

Offering a sustainable and efficient alternative to road travel, the monorail system will improve the quality of life for residents and contribute to the economic vitality of the region. Each car can carry 580 passengers and will play a crucial role in reducing traffic congestion and providing a quick, eco-friendly alternative to traditional road transport.

A Testament to Global Coordination and Sustainability

This project serves as a testament to the power of DP World’s global network and our ability to leverage real-time communication and feedback across multiple countries to ensure efficient and traceable movement of cargo. Our operation highlighted not only our expertise in managing specialized cargo but also our commitment to providing cost-effective logistic solutions that support sustainable global trade.

Looking Ahead: A Commitment to Growth and Sustainability

As we look forward, DP World Dominicana remains dedicated to enhancing our logistics services and infrastructure to support the growth and development of the Dominican Republic as a key player in global trade and logistics. The successful delivery of the monorail cars is just the beginning of our journey towards revolutionizing urban mobility and fostering a sustainable future for our communities.

RUEIL-MALMAISON, France, June 26, 2024 /3BL/ – Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has topped the “World’s Most Sustainable Companies for 2024” list by Time magazine and Statista. This recognition reflects Schneider Electric’s ambitious goals to reduce its own emissions, but also the company’s commitment to helping its customers to become more energy efficient and reduce their emissions.

Time and Statista used a transparent, multi-stage methodology to identify the world’s most sustainable companies for 2024. The process began with a pool of over 5,000 of the world’s largest and most influential companies. Following a rigorous four-stage assessment, the final ranking excluded unsustainable industries and considered factors like external sustainability ratings and commitments, corporate reporting practices, and environmental and social performance indicators. This comprehensive approach produced a ranking of 500 companies from over 30 countries.

Both Time and Statista highlighted Schneider Electric’s technological expertise and the Schneider Sustainability Impact (SSI) program. This transformative program drives and measures the company’s progress toward global sustainability 2021–2025 targets contributing to six long-term commitments that cover all environmental, social, and governance (ESG) dimensions. Among this progress, the company helped customers reduce their carbon emissions, with 553 million tonnes of CO2 saved and avoided since 2018. The company has also made significant progress in transforming its own supply chain. Carbon emissions from Schneider Electric’s top 1,000 suppliers fell by 27% since the beginning of the program — and 21% of the company’s most strategic supply chain partners have met Schneider Electric’s decent work standards.

“We are incredibly honored to be recognized as the world’s most sustainable company,” said Peter Herweck, CEO of Schneider Electric. “This achievement is a testament to our unwavering commitment to sustainability, which is embedded in everything we do. We consider the environment, society, and good governance in our decisions and daily operations. That’s why we’re pushing hard to make even more progress on our sustainability goals and ensure everyone contributes to creating a positive and enduring impact”.

Schneider Electric was also recently included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for the 13th consecutive year, ranked #1 in its industry and secured its place in the Europe index. This achievement reflects its strong environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance, with sustainability at the core of its strategy.

Related resources

World’s Most Sustainable Companies 2024 | TIMETIME/Statista World’s Most Sustainable Companies 2024 Methodology | TIME

About Schneider Electric 

Schneider’s purpose is to create Impact by empowering all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability. At Schneider, we call this Life Is On.

Our mission is to be the trusted partner in Sustainability and Efficiency.

We are a global industrial technology leader bringing world-leading expertise in electrification, automation and digitization to smart industries, resilient infrastructure, future-proof data centers, intelligent buildings, and intuitive homes. Anchored by our deep domain expertise, we provide integrated end-to-end lifecycle AI enabled Industrial IoT solutions with connected products, automation, software and services, delivering digital twins to enable profitable growth for our customers.

We are a people company with an ecosystem of 150,000 colleagues and more than a million partners operating in over 100 countries to ensure proximity to our customers and stakeholders. We embrace diversity and inclusion in everything we do, guided by our meaningful purpose of a sustainable future for all.

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NORTHAMPTON, Mass., June 26, 2024 /3BL/ – The 2024 Consumer Insights & Sustainability Benchmark from 3BL reveals that nearly 70% of consumers want more communication from businesses about their sustainability efforts. However, many companies have significantly reduced their sustainability communications due to fear of regulatory scrutiny, public criticism, or backlash from anti-ESG rhetoric.

This research builds on the findings of The $44 Billion Sustainability Opportunity report 3BL released in February 2024. The report quantified the value of consumers switching brands for sustainability reasons—adding up to more than $44 billion across 12 industries in the U.S. alone. A quarter of the consumers surveyed said they even stopped doing business with a brand in 2023 because of its social or environmental behavior.

Silence means consumers remain unaware of your company’s sustainability and social impact initiatives, leading to increased demands for transparency. Only 28% of consumers believe businesses are doing enough to address environmental challenges, and just 33% think businesses are sufficiently tackling social issues.

3BL and TriplePundit, in collaboration with research technology company Glow, surveyed over 1,000 U.S. adults for the 2024 Consumer Insights & Sustainability Benchmark. The report delves into the consequences of corporate silence, what consumers expect from businesses, and provides actionable tips for effective sustainability communication.

Key Insights Include:

The missed opportunities for brands that fail to communicate their impactStrategies to personalize messaging and substantiate claims with dataOptimal channels to reach various consumer demographicsAdditional research-based insights

Download the 2024 Consumer Insights & Sustainability Benchmark [here].

About 3BL 
3BL is the leading sustainability and social impact communications partner, connecting organizations’ stories of purpose and progress with the audiences who matter most.

We partner with over 1,500 companies – from global corporations and mid-sized enterprises to NGOs and nonprofits – to elevate their reputations as players in the world of responsible business. We do this through unrivaled news and content distribution, bespoke storytelling support, and our digital media division, TriplePundit.

Explore more at www.3bl.com

For more information, please contact:
Margie Kuchinski 
Head of Marketing & Brand, 3BL 
mkuchinski@3blmedia.com