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Climate change is the defining global challenge of our era. It affects all of us, irrespective of age, gender, race or income, and already we can observe its dire consequences – just look at the severe heatwaves and droughts affecting communities across the world. If we don’t act now, such extreme weather events will only grow more common and more disruptive in the future.
According to the Paris Climate Agreement, we need to limit global warming to well below 2, and preferably to 1.5 degree Celsius, in order to achieve a climate neutral world. This requires global greenhouse gas emissions to peak before 2025 at the latest, and reduce by 43% by 2030.
At Schneider Electric, we are committed to driving the digital transformation of industrial automation and energy management to combat the climate crisis. Sustainability is not only at the core of our purpose, culture and strategy – we integrate it into all aspects of our business. This includes everything from determining the kinds of products and services we offer, to how we select and manage our suppliers.
Episode 5: Shape your Future through Sustainability
In this episode of the ‘Own your career, Own your future’ podcast, we are delighted to be joined by our Senior Vice President of China HR, Echo Zhang and Associate Principal of Sustainability Business, Diana Chen.
Among other topics, they discuss how Schneider Electric is accelerating sustainable progress for our suppliers, customers, employees, partners and communities across the globe through a range of initiatives, including our ‘Zero Carbon Project’ and the ‘Master of Decarbonization’ program in China.
We also dive into the following key topics:
- Our 2021-2025 Schneider Sustainability Impact (SSI) program & highlights in 2022
- Schneider Electric as an Impact Company
- How Schneider Electric is leveraging digital technologies on our sustainability journey
- What are the important elements to being a sustainable company?
- Schneider Electric’s support and empowerment for talents
Guests
Echo Zhang, SVP, China HR, China
Echo Zhang heads up HR strategy and operations for the China region. A Schneider Electric stalwart of more than 14 years, she pioneered the three-pillar HR model in the Asia Pacific region and has more recently led the China HR team in establishing an agile organization and innovation culture to accelerate digital transformation. Under her leadership, Schneider China’s HR function has evolved into a strategic enabler to support business growth.
Diana Chen, Associate Principal – Sustainability Business, Hong Kong
Diana Chen is the Associate Principal of Schneider Electric’s Sustainability Business in Hong Kong. She advises and helps enterprises to deliver on climate change mitigation actions and decarbonization through consulting and digital solutions. She currently leads the development of the Sustainability Business in Hong Kong. Prior to joining Schneider Electric, Diana was the Sustainability Advisor at The Purpose Business, leading sustainability strategy development projects for companies spanning the real estate, finance, hospitality, retail and conglomerate industries.
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