What role do Honeywell, Eaton, and Schneider Electric's automation solutions play in accelerating the global energy transition?

Honeywell and Eaton are strategically positioning their automation solutions as critical enablers of the global energy transition, directly linking their products to customers' sustainability goals. Honeywell explicitly names "energy transition" as a core pillar of its corporate strategy. It aims to "Develop Sustainable Technologies" and has a specific goal to help its customers mitigate 2.0 billion metric tons of CO₂e by 2030 using Honeywell technologies. This strategy positions Honeywell not just as a supplier of components, but as a key technology partner for companies navigating the shift to greener energy sources and more efficient operations.

Eaton has woven sustainability into its core identity as an "intelligent power management company" built to capitalize on the megatrends of "Electrification" and "Sustainable Solutions." Rather than just a single initiative, sustainability is a central driver of its business. Eaton focuses on strengthening its participation "across the entire electrical power value chain" to support the transition to renewable energy. This is backed by concrete goals to "Develop Sustainable Product Solutions" that reduce carbon emissions for customers and aggressive internal targets like certifying sites as zero-waste-to-landfill. Both companies, along with competitors like Schneider Electric, are racing to prove that their automation and energy management solutions are essential for achieving a sustainable, low-carbon future.