With a dual mandate to improve access to affordable and reliable energy and to accelerate the transition toward renewable energy and net zero in South and Southeast Asia, this year's Social fund of the year for the APAC region was Schneider Electric Energy Access Asia (SEEAA).

The €20.9 million ($24 million) impact investment vehicle has deployed catalytic capital to 13 early-stage start-ups from Seed to Series A since December 2019, backing clean energy ventures supporting climate resilience and inclusive growth for local communities. Beyond capital, SEEAA supports portfolio companies through strategic guidance, technical expertise and access to Schneider Electric’s ecosystem, strengthening models and scaling impact. As of end-2025, this has contributed to 1.2 TWh of clean electricity, 385MW of solar capacity, and avoided approximately 3.6 million tonnes of carbon dioxide. The fund has reached 2.2 million beneficiaries and supported 1,600 formal jobs.

The strategy is backed by a coalition of investors: Schneider Electric, Norfund, EDFI Management Company, and Amundi.

Over the past 12 months, beyond investments and portfolio support, SEEAA has achieved several milestones, including its first disclosures under the Operating Principles for Impact Management (OPIM) and independent verification with ‘advanced’ ratings for more than half the principles under BlueMark’s evaluation.