'Schneider Electric has transformed itself into the global specialist in energy management and automation'

Q: Tell us a little bit about Schneider Electric.

A: Schneider Electric is the global specialist in energy management and automation. Our 160,000+ employees serve customers in more than 100 countries, helping them to manage their energy and process in ways that are safe, reliable, efficient and sustainable.

Q: Explain the history.

A: From 1836 to today, Schneider Electric has transformed itself into the global specialist in energy management and automation. Starting from its roots in the iron and steel industry, heavy machinery and ship building, it moved into electricity and automation management. After 180 years of history, this transformation has resulted in a rich portfolio - from the simplest of switches to complex operational systems - of technology, software and services that improve the way our customers manage and automate their operations.

Today, Schneider Electric is a technology company. We bring together Energy, Automation and Software & Analytics - to make the demand for energy more efficient and more connected. This is the basis of our innovation in energy management and automation. Our connected technologies reshape industries, transform cities and redefine the way we live our lives.

Q: What are some of the products?

A: Schneider Electric offers a range of products and solutions including residential products, low voltage products and systems, building automation and control, medium voltage and grid automation, critical power and cooling systems, industrial automation and control, solar and storage. We also offer a wide range of services from field services to cloud services, to energy and sustainability services.

In the United States, we're probably most recognized through our Square D by Schneider Electric brand, which offers a wide variety of residential and commercial electric distribution equipment. Many of the homes in every neighborhood are equipped with Square D by Schneider Electric circuit breakers and switches.

Q: How is Schneider Electric involved with Habitat for Humanity?

A: At Schneider Electric, we believe in building sustainable communities and we support Habitat for Humanity in its dedication to bringing people together to build or reconstruct homes, communities and hope. We share in Habitat for Humanity's commitment to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat's mission also supports our Vision by building homes that are energy-efficient to reduce the impact on our common planet.

As a national partner and supporter of Habitat for Humanity since 2000, Schneider Electric has provided more than $34 million worth of Square D by Schneider Electric electrical equipment to help build homes in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The company also donated more than $4 million to fund the cost of land, infrastructure and homebuilding materials. Additionally, volunteers from Schneider Electric have contributed many hours of time and "sweat equity" to Habitat home builds.