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Sustainable development Sustainable development at the heart of our strategy

E at events for clients or investors just like our activities and product demonstrations. The non-financial annual results are presented together with the financial results by Jean-Pascal Tricoire, Chairman and CEO of Schneider Electric, in order to demonstrate the Group’s commitment to making sustainable development part of the Company’s long- term strategy. In addition, from 2014, the quarterly barometer results are presented together with the quarterly financial information by Emmanuel Babeau, Deputy CEO and CFO, to institutional investors. The barometer is a key and structuring instrument at Schneider Electric to drive its commitment and performance on ethical, social, environmental and business topics, and which federates all employees. For each of its 5 megatrends (Climate, Circular Economy, Ethics, Health and Equity, Development), Schneider Electric sets

ambitious objectives, which will require the Group to progress each year. Thus, since 2005, this barometer, because it engages Schneider Electric vis-à-vis itself and its stakeholders, pushes it to act. It creates a dynamic of continuous progress and innovation that is particularly virtuous for the Group in its mission to help keep global warming under a 2°C limit and reduce the energy gap, with ethics and responsibility. The Planet & Society Barometer is a tool that enables Schneider Electric to anticipate and effectively manage its sustainability risks and opportunities by mobilizing key stakeholders around specific, measured objectives and reliable results. The barometer’s indicators are audited annually by an external auditor (limited or reasonable assurance).

1.3 Open dialog with stakeholders Focused dialog with clearly identified stakeholders The diagram below is an overview of sector stakeholders proposed in France by Gimélec (1) , the French trade association for electrical equipment, automation and related services.

Civil Society

Customers

Buildings, Industry, Infrastructure and Energy

Non-Governmental Organizations, Media, etc.

Contractors, Integrators,

Local Residents and Territorial Collectivities

OEM, Systems Manufacturers, Distributors

Social

Groups & Professional Unions, Consortiums, JV, etc.

Social Partners & Bodies, UIMM, etc.

Suppliers and Subcontractors

Partners

Employees

Gimélec companies

Shareholders, Investors, Banks and Insurers

Authorities and Global Compact

Standardization Bodies IEC and Product

Legislators, European Commission ILO, OECD, etc.

SRI, Financial & Extra-Financial Analysts, etc.

Financial

Other Standardization Bodies, Teaching and Research, Independent Experts, etc.

Institutional

Technical

(1) Source: CSR Sector Reporting Guide, 2017.

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