Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy technology, has become the first company to receive certification under UL Solutions’ new ECOLOGO certification program for energy and industrial automation equipment. This milestone certification applies to its range of PowerPacT Molded Case Circuit Breakers. The announcement was made at Schneider Electric’s Innovation Summit North America held in Las Vegas, an event gathering over 2,500 business leaders and innovators focused on advancing resilient, affordable, and intelligent energy solutions.
Created by UL Solutions, a respected authority in applied safety science, the ECOLOGO certification sets rigorous, science-based standards to verify sustainability claims in industrial equipment. This certification follows UL 2711, the Standard for Sustainability of Energy and Industrial Automation Equipment, and enables manufacturers to demonstrate their sustainability commitment through third-party evaluation.
“The industrial sector faces increasing pressure to reduce environmental impact without compromising performance or reliability,” said Bin Lu, Executive Vice President, Power Products at Schneider Electric. “As an energy technology leader and the first company to apply ECOLOGO certification, we’re setting a new standard for transparency and accountability in manufacturing, helping our customers confidently deploy lower-carbon energy technology and power distribution solutions at scale while advancing the entire industry toward a greener future.”
ECOLOGO Certification Criteria
The ECOLOGO certification program is a voluntary, multi-attribute, life cycle-based ecolabel that evaluates environmental and human health impacts across the entire product lifecycle. Criteria include:
Materials: Use of recycled, bio-based and sustainably sourced content.
Manufacturing and Operations: Renewable energy use, energy efficiency, and waste minimization.
Health and Safety: Reduced toxicity and human health hazard mitigation.
Product life Cycle: Performance, durability and recyclability.
Corporate Governance: Reporting on sustainable corporate practices.
Transparency: Publicly available 3rd Party Certified carbon footprint disclosure.
The certification marks the first time that energy and industrial automation equipment can be assessed under the widely respected ECOLOGO program, which has long been used in sectors such as cleaning products, electronics, and personal care.
By certifying its molded case circuit breakers first, Schneider Electric is setting a new benchmark for energy technology and industrial design, supporting customers, partners, and governments who increasingly demand validated, environmentally responsible solutions.
Recognized globally by procurement programs, retailers, and regulatory bodies, ECOLOGO certifications are part of the Global Ecolabelling Network’s (GEN) GENICES system and qualify as an ISO Type 1 ecolabel, offering assurance of the highest credibility and transparency.
“Today’s industrial product manufacturers face an unprecedented imperative to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability. This requires a science-based approach to substantiate sustainability claims and to meet evolving regulatory and market expectations,” said Jeff Smidt, senior vice president of Testing, Inspection and Certification, Industrial, at UL Solutions. “By attaining ECOLOGO certification for industrial products, Schneider Electric is advancing the sustainability of its equipment while responding to stakeholder demands. We are honored that Schneider Electric has placed its confidence in UL Solutions to support this important endeavor.”
