Sustainability – A way of life @ A.T.E. Well established in textile engineering, print and packaging, and flow technology, what has lead A.T.E. in a journey into uncharted business areas in the last decade? The answer is simply a passion for the environment. Driven by social commitment and long term thinking, A.T.E. has been exploring new frontiers in the areas of sustainable businesses, encompassing Air, waTer, and Energy. A.T.E. is also excited about ‘inventing in India’. And so, in 2006, A.T.E. started developing solutions based on the IoT (Internet of Things) for industry. Since then, A.T.E. has also developed technologies and deployed products for eco-friendly cooling solutions, wastewater treatment, and energy efficiency.
"I have always been passionate about the environment and want to create a positive environmental impact, particularly as I am deeply concerned that India will be badly hit by climate change. I also want to promote a culture of thinking for oneself and crafting original solutions. It's A.T.E. way to work on achieving social goals through business. I believe we will create sustainable stakeholder value and will help society", said Mr Anuj Bhagwati, the head of the A.T.E. group, which succinctly underscores A.T.E.'s commitment to environment and the theme "invent in India". Here is an overview of A.T.E.’s businesses in sustainable space. read more

Green work practices

Living by its theme of 'Partnering People & the Planet', A.T.E.’s commitment to the environment goes beyond its environment-friendly products and solutions to green work spaces and its green practices. Its latest facilities in Ahmedabad and Pune are IGBC LEED 'Gold' certified for conforming to the eco-friendly norms for buildings laid down by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC). Its green work practices include its in-house developed carbon tracker software that monitors its carbon footprint, waste segregation and composting, conservation of power, water, and paper, improving indoor air quality, environmental awareness campaigns, and drive to collect e-waste.

'Doing business in the best interest of society at large' is what defines 'sustainability' at A.T.E. and is firmly embedded in the DNA of the A.T.E. group. This ensures a perfect alignment of its business philosophy and work practices at all times!