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Controversy
modifierDespite its commitment to social and environmental responsibility, Schneider Electric is involved in TotalEnergies' East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project. EACOP faces global criticism for massive human rights violations[1],[2], environmental risks[3], and high CO2 emissions[4]. Schneider Electric justifies its involvement by claiming to reduce the project's carbon footprint, but this is minimal, accounting for only 2% of total emissions. The project, flagged by NGOs and aligned with TotalEnergies' extensive fossil fuel endeavors, contradicts recommendations from the International Energy Agency (IEA)[5] and conclusions from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)[6] to stay below 1.5°C. This involvement raises questions about Schneider's alignment with ethical and environmental standards.
References
modifier- (en) Felix Horne, « “Our Trust is Broken” », Human Rights Watch, (lire en ligne, consulté le )
- (en-US) « Empty Promises Down the Line? A Human Rights Impact Assessment of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline », sur Oxfam Policy & Practice (consulté le )
- (en-GB) « Cop 27: Uganda-Tanzania oil pipeline sparks climate row », BBC News, (lire en ligne, consulté le )
- (en-GB) Damian Carrington et Damian Carrington Environment editor, « ‘Monstrous’ east African oil project will emit vast amounts of carbon, data shows », The Guardian, (ISSN 0261-3077, lire en ligne, consulté le )
- (en-GB) « Net Zero by 2050 – Analysis », sur IEA (consulté le )
- (en) IPCC, « CLIMATE CHANGE 2023 Synthesis Report Summary for Policymakers », scientific,