ABB India’s Nelamangala campus in Bangalore has reached a major sustainability milestone, achieving “Mission to Zero™” status. This includes the use of 100% renewable electricity (RE100) and implementing advanced digital solutions to enhance on-site energy efficiency. The facility has successfully reduced its Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 92%, diverted over 99% of its waste from landfills, and achieved 88% water recycling. As the company’s second Mission to Zero™ site in India, it supports ABB’s global efforts to create net-zero emissions facilities and foster circular, energy-efficient operations worldwide.
“The transformation of our Nelamangala campus is a key step in our commitment to sustainability and aligns with India’s goals for a greener manufacturing sector,” said Saju SR, Senior Vice President of ABB’s Electrification, Smart Power Division. “We’ve empowered our local teams to innovate ways to cut emissions and reduce waste, while addressing water scarcity through efforts like water recycling and rainwater harvesting, which have helped raise local groundwater levels by over 30 meters.”
Since 2022, the Nelamangala site has been fully powered by renewable energy, thanks to a solar Power Purchase Agreement, achieving a 92% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions compared to 2019 levels. ABB’s cutting-edge digital technologies have further enhanced the facility’s energy efficiency by providing real-time insights for optimization.
The team at Nelamangala conducts regular energy audits, tracks emissions, and collaborates on projects to minimize waste, improve packaging, and introduce recyclable materials. As a result, over 99% of the campus’s waste is either recycled or processed through waste-to-energy initiatives, avoiding landfills.
The Nelamangala site became ABB’s first water-positive facility in 2021 by applying the 6R Approach to water management, which includes strategies like rainwater harvesting, reuse, reduction, recycling, real-time monitoring, and assurance of results. These practices have led to the site returning more freshwater to the environment than it consumes. In addition, rainwater harvesting efforts have contributed to a 30-meter increase in local groundwater levels over the past three years.
ABB, a global leader in electrification and automation, is committed to creating a more sustainable future by enhancing efficiency across industries. With over 140 years of history and 110,000 employees worldwide, ABB continues to help businesses improve productivity, efficiency, and sustainability, embodying its core principle: “Engineered to Outrun.” The company’s shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ABBN) and Nasdaq Stockholm (ABB).
