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Human Capital On March 6, Schneider Electric announced the launch of a capital increase reserved for employees under its Group Employee Savings Plans (plans d’épargne salariale). This offering, which is in line with the Group’s policy to develop employee shareholding, was proposed to Group employees in thirty-two countries, including France. This plan covered around 90% of the employees of the Group. On May 19, Schneider Electric and IndustriAll Europe, a European trade union federation of workers in the mining, energy and manufacturing sectors, signed a refreshed agreement that creates an anticipatory and proactive employment policy to boost growth in Europe. On June 15, Schneider Electric is on LinkedIn’s 2017 Global Top Companies list. It is compiled by analyzing the billions of actions taken by LinkedIn’s 500-plus million members to come up with a blended score derived from a combination of LinkedIn data and editorial coverage. Companies recognized are celebrated as making an impact in the professional world, highlighting organizations that attract and retain top talent globally. On September 26, Schneider Electric announced a new Global Family Leave policy that is industry-leading in its global scope and strengthens the company’s commitment to Diversity and Inclusion. The policy will support Schneider Electric employees worldwide by providing paid personal time during moments when it matters the most, enabling them to better manage their unique life and work. From 10 th to 13 th October, Schneider Electric hosted the 12 finalist teams of the seventh Go Green in the City, its international student competition to find innovative energy solutions

date of Earth Overshoot Day—the date when humanity’s annual demand on nature exceeds what Earth can regenerate over the entire year. On October 10, Schneider Electric is awarded the “Integrated Thinking” prize by the Institut du Capitalisme Responsable [Responsible Capitalism Institute] in the category “large companies”. The prize recognizes the extent to which sustainable development has been integrated into the Group’s strategy and the breadth of dialogue with all stakeholders. On December 11, Schneider Electric committed to achieving 100% renewable sourced electricity and to doubling its energy productivity by 2030. Schneider Electric decided to join two global, collaborative initiatives, led by The Climate Group (RE100 & EP100) and bringing together influential businesses committed to accelerating climate action. These commitments will cover more than 1,000 electricity consuming sites around the globe, including 200 factories. Schneider Electric will leverage a broad range of renewable energy sources, including but not limited to solar, wind, geothermal and biomass.

for smart cities. The winning team of the seventh edition of Go Green in the City is Team PHOENIX from the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee for their idea to use the water-cooling properties of earthen pots, a quality long recognized in India, to help cool rooms. Corporate Social Responsibility On March 13, Schneider Electric announced it has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere ® Institute, the global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. This is the seventh consecutive year that Schneider Electric has received this accolade from Ethisphere ® . On April 7, Schneider Electric inaugurated a new vocational training centre in the field of energy in Abidjan (Ivory Coast), initiated in partnership with the Ministry of State, Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs and Professional Training for The Republic of Ivory Coast (MEMEASFP) and the development centre for building trades (CPM-Bat). The training centre aims to train 60 young people per year, selected from 10 Abidjan communes, in energy sector trades. On May 29, Schneider Electric and its Foundation signed a partnership with the General Council of the Salesian Congregation. Representing an investment of €2 million, this initiative will first fund five renewable energy and sustainable development projects selected from proposals made by numerous Salesian technical and professional schools worldwide. On September 4, Schneider Electric and Global Footprint Network signed a global partnership to engage people around the world in moving the

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