Awfis Becomes First Coworking Brand in India to Achieve Three Simultaneous WELL Accolades

Awfis Becomes First Coworking Brand in India to Achieve Three Simultaneous WELL Accolades

Awfis, India’s largest flexible workspace provider, in partnership with the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI)—the global authority advancing health in buildings, organisations, and communities—today announced a major milestone in creating healthier, safer, and more inclusive workplaces for India’s coworking workforce.

Through the WELL at Scale pathway, Awfis has achieved:

• WELL Health-Safety Rating across 35 locations nationwide

• WELL Equity Rating across 35 locations nationwide

• WELL Coworking Rating for 15 coworking centres, in collaboration with The Instant Group

This makes Awfis the first coworking brand in India to earn three WELL accolades simultaneously.

These achievements highlight Awfis’ leadership in people-first workplace design, prioritising physical, mental, and social well-being and moving beyond the traditional notion that health is merely the absence of illness. By aligning its spaces with the globally recognized WELL Standard, Awfis is setting a new benchmark for future-ready work environments in India.

“We are proud to mark a milestone that places Awfis at the forefront of healthier, safer, more inclusive, and future-ready workplaces in India,” said Amit Ramani, Chairman & Managing Director, Awfis Space Solutions Ltd. “These ratings reflect our unwavering commitment to creating environments where every individual can truly thrive. By embedding health, safety, and equity into the foundation of our spaces, we are not just providing workplaces, we are building communities that empower people and businesses to perform at their best.”

The WELL Health-Safety Rating recognises Awfis’ operational excellence in implementing health and safety strategies across its operations. Occupants benefit from enhanced confidence, reduced health risks, and robust business continuity measures, including rigorous cleaning, emergency preparedness, indoor air quality management, and stakeholder engagement. Organisations operating from these spaces enjoy environments that actively promote employee well-being, engagement, and productivity.

The WELL Equity Rating underscores Awfis’ commitment to fairness, inclusion, and accessibility. This recognition reflects robust policies to prevent discrimination, promote equitable access, and ensure barrier-free movement across facilities, creating workplaces that foster belonging and support diverse teams while strengthening employer branding.

The WELL Coworking Rating, introduced by IWBI in partnership with The Instant Group, focuses on people-first strategies for the coworking environment. The rating includes over 50 features across all 10 WELL concepts, highlighting Awfis’ dedication to:

• Advanced indoor air quality management with continuous monitoring and filtration

• Regular water quality testing

• Health-conscious food and nourishment guidelines

• Workspaces intentionally designed to enhance comfort, performance, and overall experience

“Awfis’ achievements reflect the leadership the flexible workspace sector in India needs today,” said Prateek Khanna, COO, IWBI. “As India’s coworking workforce grows, so does the need for healthier, more engaging, and equitable workplaces. By engaging WELL at scale, Awfis is setting a strong people-first benchmark for the market and redefining quality in flexible work environments.”

“Awfis achieving multiple WELL Ratings across its portfolio is a significant milestone. It is encouraging to see Awfis set a new benchmark for people-first flexible workspaces, demonstrating clear leadership in workplace health, safety, and equity across the region,” said Sam Pickering, Executive Director, Head of Sustainability, The Instant Group.