Schneider Electric SA is one of the Fortune 500 companies, founded by the Schneider brothers in 1836. Its headquarters are located in L ü ey, France. Schneider Electric is a global leader in energy efficiency management, providing comprehensive solutions for energy and infrastructure, industrial, data center and network, building and residential markets in over 100 countries. It also has strong market capabilities in residential applications. In the fiscal year 2012, Schneider's total global revenue reached 24 billion euros, with over 140000 employees in more than 100 countries