Schneider Electric named a Leader in Sustainability Strategy Services

Schneider Electric has been named a Leader in the 2026 IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Sustainability Strategy Services 2026 Vendor Assessment¹. The report evaluates 16 providers on their capabilities for supporting organizations in defining and implementing sustainability strategy services.

We believe Schneider Electric is recognized for its ability to execute sustainability services with SE Advisory Services, its global consulting practice, and its AI-native technology such as Resource Advisor+ and end-to-end delivery.

The assessment reflects how the sustainability strategy services market has evolved. We believe organizations are no longer selecting providers solely for target setting or disclosure support but rather looking for support that extends from strategy into implementation, particularly across energy systems, operations, and supply chain.

From strategy to execution

In that context, the structure of SE Advisory Services shapes how programs are delivered. Strategy development is tied closely to execution from the outset, rather than treated as a separate phase.

Engagements typically begin with a structured assessment across Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, climate risk exposure, and governance maturity. These assessments combine quantitative analysis with stakeholder input to establish a baseline. From there, organizations define targets aligned to frameworks such as SBTi, CSRD, and ISSB. Those targets are translated into transition plans that reflect operational realities, including asset constraints, energy procurement options, and financial considerations.

For electrification initiatives, this includes translating technical potential into investment-ready plans, with defined capex requirements, timelines, and expected returns. This ability to move from assessment to investment-grade decisions is a key differentiator in how SE Advisory Services supports execution.

Linking intelligent technology to implementation

Technology enters early in the process. SE Advisory Services uses its AI-native Resource Advisor+ multi-product platform to consolidate sustainability data, support compliance and reporting, and track performance across programs. Connected Resource Advisor+ products bring together carbon data, climate risk insights, supply chain inputs, and disclosure requirements in one system.

At the same time, SE Advisory Services operates with a vendor-neutral approach to technology. Recommendations are based on technical, financial, and operational fit rather than alignment to a single platform or product set. This allows organizations to evaluate different technology pathways with the option to use Resource Advisor+ where it supports data management, reporting, and program oversight.

This model also extends to operational resilience. SE Advisory Services brings a cybersecurity practice spanning assessment, design, implementation, and managed security services across IT and OT environments, helping organizations manage cybersecurity risk and support their compliance goals as sustainability programs scale. 

Moving into delivery at scale

Execution draws on a combination of advisory teams, software, and delivery resources. Programs may include energy efficiency upgrades, electrification initiatives, renewable energy sourcing, and supply chain engagement.

In industrial settings, this includes process electrification advisory, where expert teams design integrated pathways to transition from fossil-based systems to electric alternatives, optimize load profiles, and integrate renewables and storage into core operations. This is often paired with digital transformation services, which connect operational systems, data, and processes to improve performance, ensure stability and enable continuous optimization across production environments.

This model can be seen in projects such as sustainability progress at JFK New Terminal One. SE Advisory Services supported the development of the terminal’s inaugural ESG report, From the Ground Up, alongside energy and infrastructure design that includes a large-scale microgrid and one of the largest solar arrays at a U.S. airport terminal. The system is designed to improve energy resilience and reduce environmental impact as the terminal moves toward operations in 2026.

Why this combination matters for growth

“Companies now evaluate sustainability programs against the same criteria as any capital decision,” said Erik Mohn, Head of Sustainability, Americas, SE Advisory Services, “Teams need to translate targets into profit, risk mitigation, and operational impact. When organizations connect energy infrastructure, data, and financing into a single plan, they move faster and build resilience into the way they operate.”

This integration becomes more relevant as sustainability initiatives move into capital planning and operational delivery. Programs increasingly rely on audited data, board-level oversight, and risk management frameworks tied to financial performance. In that context, execution depends on the ability to connect strategy with financing models and long-term operations.

Schneider Electric was recently named World’s Most Sustainable Company for the third consecutive year by TIME and Statista, reinforcing the link between advisory strategy and execution at scale.

What to look for in a sustainability and ESG strategy partner

• Does the firm combine technology and advisory in a way that enables action, not just reporting?

• Can they link sustainability targets to measurable financial and operational outcomes, including energy costs and capital investment planning?

• What resources are available to support implementation, including engineering, digital delivery, and ongoing managed services?

Contact our team today to connect sustainability strategy with implementation across energy, operations, and technology.