Adopting a "learn, adapt, and improve" culture for Indian manufacturing

Could you elaborate on how ABB integrates sustainability into its operational framework, from plant design and energy generation to customer engagement and brand building?

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Sustainability is deeply embedded in ABB's operational framework and business philosophy; it is both a guiding principle and a driver of energy efficiency. Across India, our plants operate with sustainability at its core. For instance, the Faridabad motor manufacturing facility generates 20% of its electricity from in-house solar power, and all our sites are working towards becoming single-use plastic-free. Several of our plants are already water-positive, and half of our factories are certified for Zero Waste to Landfill, with ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems in place.

Our green campus journey is another proud milestone. With our Peenya campus recently receiving the IGBC "Platinum" rating, ABB India has become the first in our sector to achieve 100% IGBC Platinum certification across all manufacturing locations. On the climate action front, we are aligned with ABB's global ambition of achieving net-zero emissions by 2030. Using 2019 as a baseline, we have already reduced our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in India by more than 87%. This progress is powered by high-efficiency motors across facilities, utility systems equipped with ABB drives, and HVAC systems running on super high-efficiency motors powered by our own technology.

What role does energy efficiency, particularly the upgrade of motor technology, play in advancing both sustainability and market competitiveness for Indian industries?

Energy efficiency is crucial because it represents the easiest initial step. Data indicates that 45 percent of energy consumed in any industry is used by motor-driven equipment. In India, more than 80 percent of the installed base consists of IE2 motors, while we already have access to more advanced technologies like IE3, IE4, and now even IE5.