Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI) has announced the expansion of its Sustainability Garage initiative, a platform dedicated to fostering sustainability through collaboration. The expansion includes the launch of two new Centres of Excellence in Hyderabad and New Delhi, unveiled at the Mercedes-Benz Sustainability Dialogue India 2024 in New Delhi.
The first new centre, the Climate Tech Incubator, will support 25 social enterprises focused on sustainable mobility and environmental innovation, providing seed funding, mentorship, and support. In collaboration with T-Hub, a leading Indian startup incubator, the initiative will also engage over 500 students in developing innovative climate tech solutions.
The second centre, established in partnership with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), will focus on charging infrastructure. It will offer specialised training, certifying 60 young professionals this year to address the growing demand in this sector.
Renata Jungo Brüngger, Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG, emphasized the company's commitment to creating long-term value and promoting ecological sustainability. Manu Saale, Managing Director and CEO of MBRDI, highlighted India’s role in driving transformative climate-positive solutions.
The first Sustainability Garage Centre of Excellence was launched earlier this year, focusing on developing sustainable materials. The Sustainability Dialogue India 2024, held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, brought together industry leaders to discuss innovations in decarbonisation, circularity, and sustainable mobility.
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