Open-Source Manifesto

We are committed to being impactful leaders in the open-source ecosystem. We prioritize open-source solutions in collaboration with our partners in view with reliability and security, as well as actively contribute to the community. Internally, we embrace inner-source practices to foster collaboration and innovation.

Inclusive

Open-source is for everyone. We welcome contributions from all employees to innovate together and shape our future.

Mastery

At Schneider Electric, sharing knowledge and experience empowers engineers to thrive, learn, share, and excel.

Purpose

We foster openness and knowledge-sharing by actively promoting our engineers' open-source contributions.

Action

Our engineers are encouraged to actively contribute to open-source and inner-source projects whenever feasible.

Curiosity

We champion the exploration of open-source solutions to foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation, driving the development of secure and reliable products.

Teamwork

We collaborate and contribute to enhancing ourselves and Schneider Electric’s standing in the open-source community.

Modus operandi: How we operate

The OSPO actively champions the following best practices:

Governance

Collaborative decision-making with key stakeholders.

Community engagement

Active participation and support for external communities.

Quality

High standards, and thorough internal review of all contributions.

Learning & development

Comprehensive training on open-source best practices.

Compliance

Strict adherence to open-source licenses and regular audits.

Continuous improvement

Iterative approach, embracing feedback.