• The company continues to build a culture of inclusion that embraces and empowers all employees

BOSTON, July 21, 2022– Schneider Electric, the world leader in energy management and automation, announced today that the company has been featured in the 2022 Best Employers for Disability Inclusion list.. This award from Disability:IN^® recognizes the company’s commitment to disability, inclusion and equality in the workplace.

Schneider Electric was recognized for achieving a score of 80 or more on the Disability Equality Index (DEI) – a comprehensive benchmarking tool that helps organizations create a roadmap of measurable, concrete actions to achieve disability, inclusion and equality.

“We thank Disability:IN® for ranking us among the top companies committed to disability inclusion and equality across industries. However, we recognize that there is still work to be done and we are addressing the journey ahead towards accessible work environments that enable people with disabilities to fulfill their full potential,” said Mike O’Brien, Senior Service Offer Manager and National Leader of the Employee Resource Network for Disability, Accessibility & Allies, Schneider Electric. To learn more about our journey and progress, read Schneider Electric’s US Transparency Report on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

The DEI was founded by the DEI Advisory Committee, a diverse group of business leaders, policy experts and disability advocates. The DEI is now in its eighth year to help companies make a positive impact on unemployment/underemployment of people with disabilities.

“Disability inclusion is a rapidly growing aspect of corporate culture, and it’s gratifying to partner with 415 companies in the 2022 Disability Equality Index,” said Jill Houghton, President and CEO of Disability:IN. “These top-ranked companies not only excel in inclusion for people with disabilities, many are also embracing emerging trends and pioneering actions…