Sustainability milestones are becoming more meaningful when they translate into real, on-the-ground change. For Schneider Electric Philippines, that change is now fully powered by clean energy. The company recently announced that its Cavite Smart Factory in Rosario is officially operating on 100 percent renewable energy, making it the first manufacturing site in a Luzon government-run economic zone to do so and the first Schneider Electric factory in East Asia to run entirely on renewables.
This achievement is not just a corporate win. It is a signal of what is possible for Philippine manufacturing when innovation, policy, and partnerships work together.
A Major Sustainability Milestone for Philippine Industry
The transition to renewable energy was completed on December 26, 2025, marking a symbolic close to Schneider Electric’s 30th year in the Philippines. The milestone was formally celebrated during the company’s 190th global foundation anniversary on January 14, 2026, underscoring the long-term commitment behind the move.
Located within the Cavite Economic Zone, the Smart Factory now stands as a model for how industrial facilities can balance productivity with environmental responsibility. As part of a government economic zone, the shift also sets a precedent for other ecozone-based manufacturers in Luzon and beyond.
Powered by Collaboration Across Sectors
Achieving 100 percent renewable energy did not happen in isolation. The transition was made possible through close collaboration with key public and private partners, including the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), Cavite Economic Zone (CEZ), Meralco Ecozone Power (MEP), Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP), and ACEN Renewable Energy Solutions (ACEN RES).
Together, these organizations supported Schneider Electric’s participation in the Green Energy Option Program (GEOP). The program allows eligible electricity consumers to choose renewable energy providers, creating new opportunities for companies to decarbonize their operations.
The involvement of multiple stakeholders highlights an important reality. The country’s energy transition depends on cooperation between industry, regulators, and power providers.
“We commend Schneider Electric for collaborating with partners and embracing innovations that align with our shared vision of a more sustainable and inclusive energy future,” said Arjon Valencia, Corporate Planning and Communications Manager of IEMOP, which serves as the central registration body for GEOP.
Sustainability and Competitiveness Can Coexist
For Schneider Electric, the move to clean energy is not just about environmental targets. It is also about proving that sustainability can strengthen industrial competitiveness.
“By moving our Cavite Smart Factory to 100 percent renewable energy, we are demonstrating that sustainability and industrial competitiveness can go hand in hand,” shared Antonio Cheng Jr., Cavite Cluster Plant Director of Schneider Electric Philippines. “This facility shows what can be achieved when innovation and collaboration come together, and we hope it serves as a model for more Philippine manufacturers to follow.”
With over 1,300 employees, the Cavite Smart Factory plays a crucial role in Schneider Electric’s East Asia supply chain. Established in 1996 and integrated into the Schneider Electric group in 2007 following the acquisition of American Power Conversion (APC), the site produces secure power and industrial automation solutions for markets across North America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.
Part of a Bigger Global Commitment
The Cavite transition aligns with Schneider Electric’s broader global sustainability goals, particularly its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions across its operations and value chain.
Since 2018, the company has helped customers save and avoid 729 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions. It has also reduced emissions across its top 1,000 suppliers by 53 percent since 2020, expanded access to green electricity to more than 60 million people since 2009, and trained over one million individuals in energy management.
These efforts have earned Schneider Electric repeated global recognition, including acknowledgments from TIME Magazine and Statista, as well as being named World’s Most Sustainable Company by Corporate Knights in 2025.
A Smart Factory Leading by Example
Now fully powered by renewable energy, the Cavite Smart Factory stands as a tangible example of how sustainability commitments can move beyond pledges and into action.
“We will continue to provide solutions that help industries reduce carbon emissions while maintaining efficiency and resilience in the way we operate,” added Antonio Cheng Jr.
As the Philippines continues to navigate its clean energy transition, Schneider Electric’s Cavite Smart Factory shows what leadership looks like in practice. It is proof that innovation, when paired with strong partnerships, can transform sustainability goals into measurable impact for people, industry, and the environment.