Schneider Electric Expanded Global Decarbonization Program
The program helps small businesses track emissions and lower energy costs to meet new international mandates.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Electric Vehicles
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Schneider Electric and Greenly have expanded their Decarbonization Champion Program to provide small and medium-sized enterprise partners with carbon-tracking tools and consulting services. The initiative aims to help businesses navigate rising transparency requirements for their supply chains.
Why it matters
Large organizations are increasingly demanding emissions data from their suppliers, while new regional regulations like the EU CSRD and Australia's CRFD mandate greater transparency. This program provides the tools necessary for smaller firms to remain competitive and compliant.
The program delivers an estimated value of more than $34,000 per year per partner. Individual outcomes vary, with one contractor identifying $28,500 in annual savings and a Queensland manufacturer identifying $178,000 in potential savings.
The players
Schneider Electric
A global energy management and automation specialist providing hardware and software solutions for residential and commercial efficiency.
Greenly
A software platform provider specializing in carbon accounting and emissions tracking tools for businesses.
The details
The program combines the Greenly carbon accounting platform with SE Advisory Services consulting to provide a clear path to energy efficiency. Partners gain access to the Schneider Electric Sustainability and Energy Tech School, along with remote audits and strategy workshops. These resources help businesses co-create decarbonization roadmaps while using the platform to track their Scopes 1 and 2 emissions.
Timeline
The program expansion was announced on October 7, 2026.
The Home Front
This program reflects a shift in global business standards driven by the European Union Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). Small businesses are now adopting corporate-level reporting practices to align with these evolving regulatory mandates.
Homeowners who run small businesses or contracting firms should audit their energy consumption to identify long-term savings opportunities. Consider consulting with a licensed energy auditor to review your heating, cooling, and electrical usage patterns.
The takeaway
Smaller firms now have access to enterprise-grade tools to lower their energy overhead and meet supply chain data requirements. Assess your annual utility expenditures and explore professional audit services to uncover potential cost-saving efficiencies.
Further reading
Find more information on how technology is shifting energy management in our Electric Vehicles section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Renewable Energy Magazine, at the heart of clean energy journalism.
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