Lenovo and Schneider Electric Team Up to Boost IT Channel Partner Decarbonization
Event summary
- Lenovo and Schneider Electric have partnered to bring decarbonization tools and expertise to IT channel partners through Lenovo 360 Circle.
- Schneider Electric will offer its Decarbonization Champion initiative, providing carbon management tools and specialist support to measure and reduce emissions.
- The partnership aims to help channel partners meet growing sustainability requirements and differentiate their businesses.
- Lenovo 360 Circle includes over 861 partners across 68 markets, with measurable progress demonstrated through ClimateChoice benchmarking.
The big picture
This partnership aligns with the growing trend of sustainability influencing market access, customer preference, and business growth. By combining Lenovo's global partner network with Schneider Electric's decarbonization expertise, the initiative aims to address Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, a critical area for IT channel partners facing increasing regulatory and customer pressures. The collaboration reflects a broader industry shift towards integrating sustainability into core business strategies.
What we're watching
- Partnership Impact
- How the collaboration will affect the pace of decarbonization among IT channel partners and their ability to meet customer sustainability demands.
- Market Differentiation
- Whether the Decarbonization Champion initiative will provide a competitive edge for participating partners in RFPs and supply chain decisions.
- Scalability
- The extent to which Lenovo and Schneider Electric can scale this initiative across their global partner ecosystems.
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