Schneider Electric's AirSeT Recognized as a Champion in the Sustainable Design Category

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Schneider Electric's pioneering medium-voltage switchgear technology, AirSeT, has been recognized by the World Economic Forum's Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders as a Champion of the Scope 3 Downstream Solutions Challenge in the Sustainable Design category. This recognition highlights AirSeT's transformative role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions across electrical distribution systems. By replacing sulphur hexafluoride (SF6), a potent greenhouse gas, with pure air and vacuum technology, AirSeT eliminates one of the most significant contributors to Scope 3 emissions in electrical infrastructure.

Key Takeaways:

  • AirSeT, Schneider Electric's medium-voltage switchgear technology, has been recognized as a Champion in the Sustainable Design category by the World Economic Forum's Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders.
  • AirSeT replaces sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) with pure air and vacuum technology, eliminating one of the most potent contributors to Scope 3 emissions in electrical infrastructure.
  • Since its launch, AirSeT has helped avoid 1.7 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) emissions, validated by third-party auditors as part of Schneider Sustainability Impact.
  • AirSeT is native to familiar form factors and operating procedures, enabling smarter grids and AI-driven condition-based maintenance at scale across data centers, industrial sites, and infrastructure.
  • AirSeT features enhanced electrical & mechanical components for extended operations, spare parts, retrofit, and modernization capabilities with removable breakers.
  • Schneider Electric is committed to designing technologies that deliver environmental, economic, and social value, as demonstrated by its leadership in sustainable innovation.
  • The recognition by the World Economic Forum showcases Schneider Electric's commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainable practices.

Statistics:

  • 1.7 million tonnes: The amount of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) emissions avoid by AirSeT as of June 2025, validated by third-party auditors.
  • 24,300: The global warming potential of SF6 compared to CO2.
  • 1950s: The decade when SF6 was introduced to enable the reduction of switchgear size and improve safety.
  • 2025: The year when AirSeT has helped avoid 1.7 million tonnes of CO2e emissions.

Sources:

  • World Economic Forum's Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders
  • Schneider Sustainability Impact
  • SyndiGate Media Inc.