- link Copy URL - [ Share on X ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Schneider Electric and the Global Footprint Network Partner on “100 Days of Possibility” Initiative to Promote Solutions to Fight Climate Change https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/340426?absolute=1&via=3blnews "Share on X") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/340426?absolute=1 "Share on Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/340426?absolute=1 "Share on Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=Schneider Electric and the Global Footprint Network Partner on “100 Days of Possibility” Initiative to Promote Solutions to Fight Climate Change&body=ESG News from Schneider Electric https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/340426?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Events](/categories/events) # Schneider Electric and the Global Footprint Network Partner on “100 Days of Possibility” Initiative to Promote Solutions to Fight Climate Change Aug 6, 2021 9:50 AM ET ![](/s3/files/styles/carousel_2x/s3/2026-08/Schneider_Electric_earth_overshoot_day_2021_1786693086.jpg "The initiative seeks to promote solutions that help address climate change and biodiversity loss.") The initiative seeks to promote solutions that help address climate change and biodiversity loss. [Sustainability at Schneider Electric](https://www.se.com/ww/en/about-us/sustainability/#xtor=EPR-743-[3blmediaservices-eNewsletter-sustainability]--[20210601-landing]--) [Schneider Electric,](https://www.se.com/ww/en/) the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, and [Global Footprint Network](https://www.footprintnetwork.org/) (GFN), a research organization that tracks how the world manages natural resources, today launched the “100 Days of Possibility” initiative. The initiative seeks to promote solutions that help address climate change and biodiversity loss. The launch of the initiative coincides with [Earth Overshoot Day](https://www.overshootday.org/) – the date when humanity exhausts all ecological resources the planet can regenerate during an entire year. The 100 days referenced in the initiative’s name mark the time left until the start of the 26th annual UN Climate Conference ([COP26](https://ukcop26.org/)), when government officials from around the globe will gather in Glasgow, Scotland, to try to agree on effective actions to combat climate change. The solutions highlighted by the project underpin its key message: Companies, governments and individuals can act now –there is no need to wait for decisions to be made at COP26. Opportunities and solutions across all sectors will be revealed each day leading up to COP26 at [100DaysofPossibility.org](http://100daysofpossibility.org/) These will highlight the many ways that everyone can #MoveTheDate of Earth Overshoot Day. Examples include proposals for 100% renewable power grids, smart homes and food waste reduction. Schneider Electric, named [world’s most sustainable corporation by Corporate Knights Global 100 Index](https://www.se.com/ww/en/about-us/newsroom/news/press-releases/schneider-electric-recognized-as-2021-microsoft-sustainability-changemaker-partner-of-the-year-award-winner-60e7243acd4f550942019cb4 "https://www.se.com/ww/en/about-us/newsroom/news/press-releases/schneider-electric-ranked-world%e2%80%99s-most-sustainable-company-by-corporate-knights-600a99142da98a304f239fbf") showed its support of the initiative by submitting six of its climate solutions to the “100 Days” list. Other partners in the project include the [Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)](https://www.sepa.org.uk/) and [Drawdown Europe](https://www.drawdowneurope.org/). One of the scalable solutions Schneider has contributed is the integration of a microgrid with an electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in a [Maryland-based smart energy bus depot in the US](https://www.overshootday.org/portfolio/smart-energy-bus-depot-schneider-electric/). It will be the first of its kind and help #MoveTheDate of Earth Overshoot Day by reducing carbon emissions by 62% among other benefits. Another example is with Schneider’s office building, [IntenCity](https://www.overshootday.org/portfolio/low-energy-office-park-intencity-schneider-electric/), in Grenoble, France. IntenCity demonstrates how public and private sectors have joined forces to build cleaner and healthier communities. The building is designed to consume 7 kilowatt-hours per square meter each year — nearly 10 times less energy than the average European building consumes. Rooftop solar panels, two onsite wind turbines, the use of groundwater, and smart technology solutions enable the complex to consume and produce equal amounts of electricity over one year. A unique microgrid partnership facilitates energy sharing and coordination with the surrounding community. Another contribution is Schneider’s recent agreement with the Egyptian Electricity Holding Company, the country’s national utility provider. It will be the [Middle East’s first ever country-wide smart grid](https://www.overshootday.org/portfolio/egyptian-smart-grid-schneider-electric/) and help Egypt meet future energy demands while advancing its sustainability strategy. All three solutions will be highlighted during the launch of the “100 days” initiative and Schneider’s remaining three contributions will be featured throughout the project. ### Additional Media #### Images [ ![](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/public/images/Schneider_Electric_earth_overshoot_day_2021.jpg?h=2240b8e9) The initiative seeks to promote solutions that help address climate change and biodiversity loss. ](/sites/default/files/images/Schneider_Electric_earth_overshoot_day_2021.jpg "The initiative seeks to promote solutions that help address climate change and biodiversity loss.") 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