Schneider Electric Inaugurates One of its Largest Employee Campuses in India
· This state-of-the-art campus will host a Global Innovation Hub, Training Center, R&D Center, Skill Center and Digital Hub
· Prioritizes sustainability with off-site green power, energy-efficient systems, and 100% greywater reuse via a sewage treatment plant.
· Spread across 6.3 lakh sq.ft. and built with an investment of INR 200 crore (EUR 22 million), the new campus in Bengaluru will house over ~ 8000 professionals.
Mumbai, May 30, 2024: Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and nextGen automation, today inaugurated one of its largest employee campuses globally, at Bagmane Solarium City, Bengaluru, also known as India's Silicon Valley.
This state-of-the-art campus covers an area of ~ 630,000 sq. ft and features a Global Innovation Hub, Training center, R&D center, Skill center and Digital Hub with a capacity to accommodate over ~ 8000 professionals.
This new campus reaffirms Schneider Electric’s commitment to be an employer of choice by providing world class infrastructure for employees to collaborate, develop, and deliver industry leading solutions for customers. It also reinforces the company's pledge to "Make in India for India and for the world," showcasing ongoing investments in manufacturing, innovation, people, R&D, and skill building.
Underlining Schneider Electric focus on accelerating its investments in India, Peter Herweck, Chief Executive Officer, Schneider Electric, said, “I am delighted to open one of our largest employee campuses worldwide in India. This new investment underscores our dedication to accelerating our contribution to India’s rapid growth. We strongly believe in its potential as a springboard for innovative ideas benefitting local customers, while making a global impact.”
Commenting on the new campus inauguration, Deepak Sharma, Zone President - Greater India, MD & CEO, Schneider Electric India, said, “Our new employee campus goes beyond being just a workplace. It exemplifies the creation of a dynamic ecosystem aimed at fostering collaboration and igniting creativity across the entire energy sector value chain. Through this campus, we aim to provide an immersive, hands-on learning experience, offering comprehensive insights into energy management and industrial automation. Furthermore, it underlines our commitment to expanding our workforce of over 37,000 in India to drive the development of cutting-edge products and solutions not only for India but also for the global markets”
The innovation Hub at Bagmane offers an immersive experience that integrates all Schneider Electric offerings to showcase a comprehensive journey, transforming sustainability ambitions into tangible actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. This innovative approach underscores Schneider Electric's commitment to providing a holistic view of its solutions and their impact on driving sustainable practices and outcomes.
The Bagmane Campus Training Center will feature interactive demonstrations, workshops, and expert-led sessions, ensuring that our employees, partners, and customers, gain practical knowledge and expertise in the latest technologies and solutions. It will harness internal expertise to foster a learning culture, offering an advanced learning environment equipped with latest technologies and infrastructure.
Standing by its commitment towards sustainability, the Schneider Electric Bagmane Bengaluru Campus is designed to prioritize sustainability with off-site green power, energy-efficient chiller systems, and 100% greywater reuse via a sewage treatment plant. The campus has already applied for LEED Gold certification, demonstrating Schneider Electric’s commitment to international sustainability standards. Further, the Schneider Electric interior fit-out works are also striving for LEED – Platinum certification, reflecting the company’s ongoing pursuit of excellence in sustainable building practices.
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