Schneider Electric which was named the world’s most sustainable corporation by Corporate Knights Global 100 Index in February 2021, released the following schedule of events featuring its senior executives on Thursday, November 4 during COP26. These events represent a snapshot of the conversations Schneider Electric’s leaders are participating in during the important environmental summit. Ranked the world’s most sustainable corporation, Schneider Electric is the leading builder of microgrids and the largest corporate decarbonization portfolio manager in the U.S, with more than 17,000 U.S. employees.
With products found in four of 10 American homes, 70% of buildings, 33,000 wastewater facilities and 50% of hospitals around the world, Schneider Electric’s representatives at COP26 will share their expertise and discuss how Schneider Electric is delivering digital solutions to help customers reach their climate goals and build a more sustainable and resilient electrified world.
Schedule for Thursday, November 4, 2021:
“Funding the Phase Out of Coal” featuring Vincent Petit, SVP Strategy Prospective & External Affairs, Schneider Electric
Time: 07:30-9:00
Location: Equator
Hosted by: Climate Group
“Access to Electricity: A Worldwide Priority” featuring Gilles Vermot Desroches, SVP Corporate Citizenship, Schneider Electric
Time: 10:00-11:00
Location: French Pavilion or livestream
Hosted by: Electriciens sans Frontières + EDF
*note: this event will be held in French
EP100 Event on Product Efficiency Call to Action featuring Vincent Petit, SVP Strategy Prospective & External Affairs, Schneider Electric
Time: 12:00-13:15
Location: UK Pavilion
Hosted by: SEAD + IEA + UK BEIS + CLASP + EP100 + Race to Zero
“The Role of Energy Efficient Buildings on the Path to Net-Zero: Strategies for policy makers” featuring Vincent Petit, SVP Strategy Prospective & External Affairs, Schneider Electric
Time: 13:30-14:45
Location: Green Climate Fund Pavilion or livestream
Hosted by: IEA
Schedule for Monday, November 8, 2021:
“Contribution to decarbonization through products and services” featuring Gilles Vermot Desroches, SVP Corporate Citizenship, Schneider Electric
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
Location: French Pavilion
Hosted by: ADEME + Carbone 4
*note: this event will be held in French
