State-of-the-Art Facility in Bengaluru
Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and next-generation automation, has inaugurated one of its largest employee campuses globally at Bagmane Solarium City, Bengaluru, also known as India’s Silicon Valley.
This cutting-edge campus spans an impressive 630,000 square feet and includes a Global Innovation Hub, Training Center, R&D Center, Skill Center, and Digital Hub. It is designed to accommodate over 8,000 professionals.
A Commitment to Innovation and Collaboration
The new campus reaffirms Schneider Electric’s commitment to being an employer of choice by providing world-class infrastructure for employees to collaborate, develop, and deliver industry-leading solutions for customers.
This move 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.
Peter Herweck, Chief Executive Officer of Schneider Electric, expressed his enthusiasm: “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.”
Dynamic Ecosystem for the Energy Sector
Deepak Sharma, Zone President – Greater India, MD & CEO of Schneider Electric India, highlighted the campus’s broader mission: “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.”
Innovation and Training Hubs
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 approach highlights Schneider Electric’s commitment to providing a holistic view of its solutions and their impact on driving sustainable practices and outcomes.
The Training Center will feature interactive demonstrations, workshops, and expert-led sessions, ensuring that 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 the latest technologies and infrastructure.
Sustainability at the Forefront
Standing by its commitment to 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 applied for LEED Gold certification, demonstrating Schneider Electric’s commitment to international sustainability standards. Additionally, the Schneider Electric interior fit-out works are striving for LEED Platinum certification, reflecting the company’s ongoing pursuit of excellence in sustainable building practices.
With an investment of INR 200 crore (EUR 22 million), this state-of-the-art campus represents a significant milestone in Schneider Electric’s journey towards innovation, sustainability, and growth, reinforcing its role as a pivotal player in the global energy sector.
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