The robotics firm focuses on emissions monitoring, water stewardship, renewable energy and academic partnerships to address environmental impact and talent gaps

Addverb Technologies is strengthening its environmental management systems and talent development efforts as it expands manufacturing capacity, according to Suumit Joshii, chief learning officer and head of business excellence, in a conversation with BW Sustainability World.

Carbon And Process Emissions Tracking
Joshii said the company’s sustainability framework centres on managing carbon emissions, water usage and energy consumption. He said Addverb has begun measuring emissions linked to both its products and manufacturing processes. Over the past year, he said, the company conducted life-cycle assessments for two products to evaluate emissions across their entire lifecycle and prepared internal reduction plans based on the findings.

At the operational level, he said Addverb has compiled Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions data across its factories. This exercise, he said, has helped the company identify areas within day-to-day operations where emissions are concentrated.

Water Stewardship And Usage Monitoring
Water management is another priority area, Joshii said. He said both manufacturing facilities have rainwater harvesting systems to support groundwater recharge. Water meters were installed across facilities after the newer plant was commissioned in 2020 to monitor consumption.

He said all wastewater generated at the facilities is treated and reused, mainly for gardening, resulting in zero liquid discharge. The company, he added, has set an internal goal to eventually become water-positive by replenishing more water than it consumes.

Joshii said water- and energy-intensive processes, including the paint shop, are being monitored more closely. Wastewater from paint-shop cleaning is treated on-site and reused, he said, adding that some paint-shop operations are planned to be shifted to Sundays to align with solar power availability.

Renewable Energy Expansion
Solar power currently accounts for around 13 to 14 per cent of Addverb’s electricity consumption across its factories, Joshii said. He said the company plans to continue investing in rooftop solar installations, with a near-term target of raising renewable energy usage to 25 per cent over the next two years.

Campus Environment And Air Quality
Joshii said Addverb’s primary manufacturing campus spans about 50 acres, with nearly one-third under green cover. The campus includes a micro-forest developed using the Miyawaki technique and an 800 kilolitre lake that acts as a buffer during heavy rainfall and supports groundwater recharge.

In the Delhi-NCR region, he said the company complies with applicable Graded Response Action Plan norms. While factory floors are not air-conditioned, he said cooling systems are used during summer months. A fresh-air and filtration system for workstations is planned ahead of the next summer season.

Addressing The Skills Gap In Robotics
Alongside sustainability measures, Joshii said talent development remains a key focus as India faces a shortage of trained professionals in robotics and automation.
He said Addverb has entered academic partnerships, including an early memorandum of understanding with IIT Delhi, to support undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral research through industry-linked problem statements and stipends. Similar collaborations, he said, have been established with IIT Gandhinagar and other institutions.

Academic And Ecosystem Engagement
Joshii said the company also participates in national initiatives and competitions such as Robocon and the Vishwakarma Awards organised by the Maker Bhavan Foundation. This involvement, he said, includes supporting robotics laboratories, providing equipment and mentoring student teams across several states.
He said Addverb views skill development as critical to sustaining growth in the robotics and automation sector as manufacturing capacity continues to expand.