In an effort to promote sustainable operations, Capgemini began switching its cafeteria kitchens in India from using Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) to biogas, a product derived from natural sources. This switch was made in 2024. Commercial kitchens can make use of bio-CNG, a renewable fuel made from organic waste that undergoes anaerobic digestion to create purified, compressed gas rich in methane. The transition is made possible by specialised petrol bank infrastructure, which allows for a smooth and secure departure from traditional fuels.
Capgemini is facilitating a cleaner and more sustainable energy model for its cafeteria infrastructure by using Bio-CNG for culinary operations throughout its campuses. The project’s goal is to lessen the need for traditional fossil fuels and promote a circular economy by finding new uses for organic waste.
Incorporating sustainability into day-to-day operations is key to Capgemini’s mission, and this effort is in line with that. By integrating renewable energy alternatives into campus infrastructure, the company continues to strengthen its efforts towards reducing its carbon footprint and advancing circular economy practices.
As an example of the company’s efforts to move toward cleaner energy sources, Capgemini’s facilities in India run entirely on renewable energy. As a world-first project, Capgemini’s Energy Command Center (ECC) is a digital platform that uses the internet of things (IoT) to track and improve energy usage on all of India’s campuses. The ‘Net-Zero Energy – Platinum’ designation was bestowed upon Capgemini’s Bengaluru campus, the country’s first corporate campus, by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) for producing an equal amount of energy as it uses. In addition, the Hinjewadi, Talawade, and Airoli campuses have also been recognised for their exceptional energy performance and use of 100% renewable electricity by being awarded the IGBC Net Zero Energy Platinum certification.
