The MasterPacT MTZ Active is Schneider Electric’s latest flagship Air Circuit Breaker (ACB), designed to address daily operational challenges such as 24/7 uptime demands and rising energy costs.
It is a certified Green Premium™ product with over 30% circularity, designed for refurbishment and reduced waste.
Improving digitalization and enhancing supply chain sustainability identified as the two biggest areas of planned investment
98% of PH companies have established sustainability targets, with 22% planning to invest at least USD 1M or more into sustainability in the next 2 years
In Asia, sustainability is a high priority for 60% of business leaders, and nearly half have established comprehensive strategies and targets
Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, announced findings from its annual Green Impact Gap survey. It underscores Asia Pacific’s sustainability journey. According to the survey, 98% of PH companies have established sustainability targets, 22% plan to invest at least USD 1M or more towards their sustainability agenda in the next 2 years. Additionally, the primary focus for this investment includes prioritizing digitalization as a key driver of their sustainability strategies.
Schneider Electric spoke to 4,500 leaders across nine countries to gather perspectives of business leaders in the Asia Pacific region. The markets include Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam. The survey was conducted with the market research company, Milieu Insight.
Chris Leong, Chief Marketing Officer of Schneider Electric, emphasizes three pillars that businesses should implement to future-proof their operations: Electrification, Automation, and Digitalization.
Schneider Electric identified pivotal megatrends shaping industries and customer needs that present opportunities for businesses to innovate.
Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, is urging local industries, including data centers, infrastructure, manufacturing, power and grid, and water utilities, to embrace sustainability as a core business growth strategy, rather than merely a corporate social responsibility initiative.
During a roundtable discussion titled “Unlocking Sustainable Impact Through Innovation:
Path Towards a Future-ready Business Landscape,” Schneider Electric and Makati Business Club gathered business leaders and executives from various industries and discussed how businesses can integrate sustainability in their business growth strategies.
The one-day event is organized in collaboration with top tech brands Asus, Acer, and Lenovo.
APC will also kick off its advocacy initiative that aims to support Teach for the Philippines' Katig Training, a program that aims to capacitate public school teachers with self-management and community building skills to effectively improve learning outcomes for students.
Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, is bringing the Filipino gaming experience to the next level with a mall activation event titled “APC PowerUPS” on September 21st at the Main Mall Atrium of SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City. The event will showcase the newly launched APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming, the brand’s first gaming-focused uninterruptible power supply (UPS) device specifically created to be a powerful battery backup designed to meet gamers’ needs.
The event was attended by leaders from the Laguna Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Climate Change Commission (CCC) Philippines, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
A global call for contributions will award impactful and innovative youth projects
Manila, Philippines – To mark the 25th anniversary of its foundation, Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is launching a global campaign in celebration of both this key milestone and the next generation of young leaders committed to building a fairer, low-carbon society.
Up to 90% of products are exported throughout Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, and South America markets
New model for digitalization for the Philippines logistics industry
Today, Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, officially inaugurated its updated Cavite Smart Distribution Center, a new benchmark for smart logistics in the Philippines. With an investment of P86.5 million (1.4 million euros), Schneider Electric has expanded and upgraded the facility with state-of-the-art fourth industrial revolution technologies to support growth in the region and across the world driven by the energy transition and digitalization.
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held during the inauguration of the newly opened Schneider Electric Smart Distribution Center in Cavite on May 8, 2024. (L-R: Ginger So-Amprimo, Chief Financial Officer, Schneider Electric Philippines; Ireen Catane, Country President, Schneider Electric Philippines; Hon. Joanne Michelle "Bamm" Gonzales, Vice Mayor, Rosario, Cavite; Vivian S. Santos, Deputy Director General of Operations, Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA); Rizalino Jose Torralba, District Collector Port of Manila, Bureau of Customs; and, Atty. Julito Doria, Port of Manila Deputy Collector, Bureau of Customs)
The partnership will introduce the world’s first publicly available AI data center reference designs. These designs will integrate Schneider Electric’s expertise in digital infrastructures with NVIDIA’s AI technologies, setting new standards for AI deployment and operations within data center ecosystems to drive efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Schneider Electric recently partnered with artificial intelligence (AI) computing company NVIDIA to introduce the world’s first publicly available AI data center reference designs for energy efficiency.
Pankaj Sharma, Executive Vice President of the Secure Power Division & Data Center Business at Schneider Electric, highlighted the significance of this partnership: "By combining our expertise in data center solutions with NVIDIA's leadership in AI technologies, we’re not just overcoming infrastructure limitations; we’re unlocking the full potential of AI.”
“This collaboration is a leap forward towards a more efficient, sustainable, and transformative future, powered by AI," Sharma added as he stressed that the data center industry continues to evolve, which calls for a stronger focus on integrating AI technologies to their operations and addressing Scope 3 emissions to achieve net-zero emissions.
Scope 3 emissions account for about 50% of data centers’ GHG footprint. According to GHG Protocol and ISO 14064, Scope 3 emissions are indirect emissions attributed to the activities of companies which include business travel, waste management, and value chain operations. This type of emission is often not reported and is more challenging to measure compared to Scope 1 and 2 emissions.
These indirect emissions are major but often overlooked drivers of environmental impact of data centers. As a response, Schneider Electric is advocating for a holistic approach to GHG management, which includes accurate carbon accounting, target-setting, and a systematic review of data and emission sources.
Schneider Electric offers data centers with accounting and reporting solutions to address their Scope 3 emissions. This includes a tool to simulate energy use to estimate GHG emissions, considering power consumption, cooling systems, and operational efficiency of the data center.
“This approach aligns with our commitment in leading the charge to equip critical and energy-intensive industries such as data centers with advanced solutions to help them achieve better operational efficiency all while minimizing their carbon emissions beyond traditional means,” said Abraham Lim, Secure Power and Industrial Automation BVP of Schneider Electric Philippines.
Schneider Electric remains committed to pursue the digital transformation of industries to keep pace with technological advancements and ensure environmental sustainability globally.
Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and digital automation, unveils findings from its annual Sustainability Survey, which was conducted with the global research firm, Millieu Insight.
Results show that 60% of APAC’s business leaders feel that their company and country view sustainability as a ‘high priority’. In terms of the industry’s perception on digital transformation, 94% of business leaders agree that electrification is key to their corporate sustainability strategy. In the Philippines, 99% of our local business leaders have established goals to achieve Net Zero in their operations.
The survey engaged 4,500 C-level to Middle-level business leaders across nine countries in Southeast and East Asia, including the Philippines. The objective is to gauge sentiments and actions on sustainability within APAC and the local business community.
“We are seeing a growing trajectory towards greater sustainability integration into our local industries’ operations. As a leader in sustainable energy management solutions, Schneider Electric is reaffirming its commitment to support the business industry and the government in their pursuit towards their shift to green energy,” said Ireen Catane, Country President of Schneider Electric Philippines.
Intention vs. Action: The Green Action Gap
The Green Action Gap, a Schneider Electric identified metric used to estimate the rift between the organizations' declared commitment towards their sustainability goals and the tangible actions to implement sustainable development by companies. It reveals that while 99% of the surveyed leaders have established sustainability plans, only 58% have set their plans in action. The reasons captured include: poor incentives, regulations uncertainty, bureaucratic challenges, market data references insufficiencies and lack of business priority. While challenges persist, this gap serves as a rallying call for urgent efforts to bridge intentions with actions.
Although most of the companies in Asia have established sustainability goals or targets, less than half (4 in 10) have implemented or are currently practicing a comprehensive sustainability strategy, according to Schneider Electric’s annual Sustainability Survey.
Across the region, the top reasons reported for pursuing corporate sustainability were innovation and competitiveness (39%) and an increase in business opportunities (37%) with countries in Southeast Asia most likely to agree that sustainability contributes to business growth. Risk management, reputation and opportunity for cost saving round out the top five motivating factors companies consider when making decisions around sustainability strategy.
“We are encouraged by the growing awareness and commitment among Asia's companies to establish sustainability goals. However, the survey's findings on the intention-action gap reveal that there is still work to be done. As we navigate the urgent need for sustainability, it becomes more crucial for businesses and the public sector to collaborate and leverage innovative solutions to create a more sustainable future,” Catane emphasized.
Electricity 4.0: Path to Net Zero
To be on track for a net zero world in 2050, businesses need to reduce emissions by 50% this decade. At the recently concluded Philenergy Expo 2024, Schneider Electric introduced its global vision, Electricity 4.0, which shows how digitalization is the key to mitigate climate and energy crises.
From the survey report, results show that 97% of Philippine companies agree/strongly agree that digitalization is a key sustainability driver. The same number also consider energy efficiency as a core aspect of their sustainability plan.
“Electricity is the cleanest and most visible form of energy. By building a smart electric world where everything is interconnected, people will have the ability to optimize safety, reliability, performance, and lifespan. All while working towards achieving our global carbon neutrality goal by 2050,” says Catane.
Schneider Electric offers a range of cutting-edge integrated solutions tailored to help businesses in the Philippines digitize, decarbonize, and strategize.
The company’s proprietary EcoStruxure solution, combines hardware and software to connect an enterprise, from the shop floor to the top. This enables users to track and make iterations on their operations real-time allowing for optimized operations and reduced energy consumption.
“With digitization, energy shifts from being the biggest driver of carbon emissions to the biggest opportunity for carbon reduction. We have the tools that we need to drive change. All we need to do is to work together to make that happen,” Catane added.
During the Hotel + Accommodation Industry Summit Philippines 2024 held at Edsa Shangri-La Manila, Schneider Electric’s Segment Head of East Asia and Japan Madhu Menon told leaders and experts of the hospitality and accommodation sector that the future of PH hotels is through the application of integrated digital solutions in their operations.
Schneider Electric, the leader in energy management and digital automation, reaffirms its commitment this 2024 to help accelerate digital transformation in the local manufacturing sector.
Schneider Electric hosted a tour in its Cavite Smart Factory to demonstrate its smart manufacturing solutions to its partners from the public sector and other stakeholders. (L-R): Yellapa Thimmanna, Business Finance Senior GM of APC, Schneider Electric's flagship brand, Ejie Tauto-an, Logistics Director of APC, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, Ricardo Domingo Jr., Digital Transformations Leader of Schneider Electric Philippines, and Atty. Norman Roland Ocana III, Head of Government Affairs of Schneider Electric Philippines
The message delivered at the 27th annual Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change was resounding: businesses, industries, and global leaders must significantly increase and enhance their efforts to combat climate change effectively.
In the Philippines, there has been a growing awareness of the importance of sustainability and environmental protection. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. recognizes the detrimental impacts of climate change in the local and global economy. As such, the government has committed to contribute to the decarbonization goals through innovation. Therefore, climate change has now become a major criterion in the decision-making for government programs and policies.
