Global Sustainability Leader Jane Abernethy to Make Landmark India Visit
Bengaluru, September 7, 2026: Humanscale has announced the first India visit of Jane Abernethy, Chief Sustainability Officer, who will be in Bengaluru this September to engage with leaders across India’s architecture, design, corporate, and commercial real estate sectors. The New York-headquartered ergonomics firm noted that the visit comes as India’s expanding commercial real estate market places greater emphasis on sustainability and employee wellbeing, Humanscale said in a press release.
As the first Chief Sustainability Officer in the commercial furniture industry, Jane Abernethy, Chief Sustainability Officer, has advanced a net-positive approach to manufacturing that seeks to give back more than it takes. She led Humanscale’s work with the Living Product Challenge, achieving full certification and driving initiatives focused on healthier materials, eliminating chemicals of concern, material transparency, and supply chain accountability. Her contributions have earned international recognition, including the Women in Sustainability Leadership Award.
A key highlight of her programme will be addressing the RICS India CRE Conference on Sept. 23, 2026, at JW Marriott Bengaluru. Speaking on the theme “Global Ambition, India Growth – Shaping the Future of Commercial Real Estate,” she will present a session titled “From Intention to Impact: Creating Workspaces that Care for People and the Planet” and join the panel discussion “Designing for Impact: Workplaces for People, Performance and the Planet.” Her Bengaluru schedule also includes executive roundtables and interactive sessions with industry professionals as Humanscale deepens its footprint in India through local manufacturing and distribution.
Alastair Stubbs, Country Director – India, Humanscale, said: “India is one of the world’s most dynamic and fast-evolving corporate and commercial real estate markets, and the decisions being made today will influence the workplaces of tomorrow. We are delighted to welcome Jane Abernethy to Bengaluru. Her experience in sustainability, material health and regenerative design will encourage organisations to look beyond conventional sustainability metrics and consider the measurable impact their workplace choices can have on people and the planet.”
Sathish Nandagopal, Founder and Director, S Cube Ergonomics Pvt Ltd., said: “Jane’s visit is an important opportunity for India’s business, architecture and design community to engage directly with one of the leading global voices in material transparency and regenerative design. As India continues to build at an extraordinary scale, there is a significant opportunity to bring healthier materials, greater transparency and positive environmental impact into the way workplaces are designed and built. Jane’s perspective demonstrates how organisations can use design and purchasing decisions to help accelerate that change.”
