EcoVadis Responsible Health Initiative (RHI) Launches Collaboration with Schneider Electric’s Energize Program to Accelerate Decarbonization
Suppliers participating in EcoVadis’ RHI can now join the program led by Schneider Electric’s SE Advisory Services and access training and guidance to accelerate climate action and decarbonization efforts across global pharmaceutical value chains.
PARIS & NEW YORK – June 2026 – The Responsible Health Initiative (RHI), powered by EcoVadis, today announced the launch of a new collaboration with the Energize program, designed and delivered by SE Advisory Services, Schneider Electric’s global consulting practice, to support the decarbonization of global pharmaceutical supply chains.
EcoVadis research shows that, for the average company, supply chain emissions (Scope 3) are 21 times larger than Scopes 1 and 2 combined. Ignoring these emissions could cost companies over $500 billion in annual liabilities globally by 2030. In the healthcare industry, the study reveals that only 6% of companies have a plan to transform to a low-carbon business, making it one of the slowest sectors to engage in climate transition plans.
This collaboration represents a significant opportunity to advance a concerted industry effort to transition toward renewable energy and drive impactful supply chain decarbonization.
The Energize program is a collaboration among 27 global pharmaceutical companies to engage hundreds of suppliers in bold climate action and decarbonization of the pharmaceutical value chain. Through this collaboration, RHI suppliers are now eligible to join and gain access to education, digital tools, and global expert advisory services provided by Schneider Electric’s SE Advisory Services team.
Key Benefits for RHI Suppliers:
- Decarbonization, Simplified: Suppliers gain access to a clear, actionable plan to transition to renewable energy with direct support from industry experts.
- Sustainability Skills, Strengthened: The program offers exclusive training and personalized guidance designed to build a company's carbon maturity and confidence.
RHI suppliers who want to take advantage of the program are now invited to register for Energize via this link. Registering enables Schneider Electric to share their progress with EcoVadis, making their efforts visible to RHI members.
Suppliers interested in learning how Energize can support their decarbonization efforts can see an example of this collaboration in action in this video.
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About EcoVadis Responsible Health Initiative (RHI):
The Responsible Health Initiative (RHI) was founded in 2018 by leading healthcare, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical companies to accelerate sustainability in their collective value chains, while creating benefits for their trading partners.
About Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric is a global energy technology leader, driving efficiency and sustainability by electrifying, automating, and digitalizing industries, businesses, and homes. Its technologies enable buildings, data centers, factories, infrastructure, and grids to operate as open, interconnected ecosystems, enhancing performance, resilience, and sustainability. The portfolio includes intelligent devices, software-defined architectures, AI-powered systems, digital services, and expert advisory. With 160,000 employees and 1 million partners in over 100 countries, Schneider Electric is consistently ranked among the world’s most sustainable companies.
About EcoVadis
EcoVadis is a purpose-driven company dedicated to embedding sustainability intelligence into every business decision worldwide. In 2024, EcoVadis acquired Ulula, a leading worker voice platform that strengthens its capabilities in supporting human rights due diligence. With global, trusted, and actionable ratings, businesses of all sizes rely on EcoVadis’ detailed insights to comply with ESG regulations, reduce GHG emissions, and improve the sustainability performance of their business and value chain across 250 industries in 185 countries. Leaders like Johnson & Johnson, L’Oréal, Unilever, Bridgestone, BASF, and JPMorgan are among 175,000+ businesses that use EcoVadis ratings, risk, and carbon management tools and e-learning platform to accelerate their journey toward resilience, sustainable growth, and positive impact worldwide.