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Overview of the Group’s strategy, markets and businesses Group strategy and market opportunities

1. Group strategy and market opportunities

Schneider Electric is leading the Digital Transformation of Energy Management and Automation in Homes, Buildings, Data Centers, Infrastructure and Industries. With global presence in over 100 countries, Schneider is the undisputable leader in Power Management – Medium Voltage, Low Voltage and Secure Power, and in Automation Systems. We provide integrated efficiency solutions, combining energy, automation and software. In our global Ecosystem, we collaboratewith the largest Partner, Integrator andDeveloper Community on our Open Platform to deliver real-time control and operational efficiency. We believe that great people and partners make Schneider a great company and that our commitment to Innovation, Diversity and Sustainability ensures that Life Is On everywhere, for everyone and at every moment.

Our mission

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E reliable: guaranteeing ultra-secure, ultra-pure and uninterrupted power especially for critical applications; E efficient: delivering solutions adapted to the specific needs of each market that simplify customers’ lives and improve their efficiency and productivity; E sustainable: helping customers build a sustainable future by using less of their resources and minimizing the impact on the environment; and E connected: leveraging new opportunities with the convergence of Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT).

At Schneider Electric, our mission is to serve our customers by developing innovative products and solutions that simplify the lives of those who use them. We bring together our expertise and solutions to drive new possibilities. As a leader of the Digital Transformation of Energy Management and Automation , we are committed to global improvement in connectivity, sustainability, efficiency, reliability and safety in 5 places: in our homes, in our cities and buildings, in our industries, and in the cloud. Our intent is to make sure that Life is On for everyone, everywhere and at every moment with our technology. We ensure that energy

is on for our customers and that it is: E safe: protecting people and assets;

Megatrends in our environment are creating opportunities

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Energy Agency, electricity consumption will grow twice as fast as all other energy sources. Three factors drive this transformation. E Electricity is the primary source of energy for modern development: IT and modern appliances and applications are all powered by electricity. E Electricity is an efficient and flexible source of energy. As a result, a number of sectors are shifting towards greater use of electricity, like transportation for instance. E Electricity is the primary vector for decarbonization today, with renewable energies.

Life is On when Life is Powered and Digital. Our world is increasingly electric and digitization is enabling a new level of connectivity. Electrification and Digitization continue to shape our lives as new economies are built and mature economies are transformed, creating new opportunities for Schneider Electric. Electrification Our world is becoming more electric, as electricity consumption forecast to increase by 60% by 2040. According to the International

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