Agenda

 19:00 – 19:10

Opening Remarks by ET Edge

 19:15 – 19:30

Opening conversation: The Way Forward is Collectiveness Rather Than Selectiveness 

After India, GCC set a mandate for 40,000 companies across the country to indulge in CSR. As per the latest GCC report by Cierco & Bernay in 2022 – 90% of organizations’ surveys were in tune with the CSR definition and purpose. With this initiative, there has been tangible growth in consumer engagement, brand loyalty, and profits This session is an influencer to many organizations on why sustainability is taking the center stage.

• Strengthening relations with Gulf Cooperation Council by the means of G20
• Cementing the Economic and Commercial Relations
• Building long-term and short goals to achieve the vision of 2030 collectively.

 19:30 – 19:45

Keynote address: Joining hands towards high growth – sustainable energy and low- Carbon pathways.

India will soon become the 3^rd largest economy in the world and hence it makes India the largest consumer of energy. GCCs here play an important role where they are joining hands to work in unity and be one of the major investors in renewable energy. The global expert will talk about the following points:

• Building a sustainable energy transition plan.
• Owning to the opportunities and challenges in the high growth and, low carbon journey.
• Creating the paradigm shift to adaption, mitigation, and finance in our SDG roadmap.
• GCCs and India’s participation in achieving the 2030 agenda jointly and where we are.

 19:45 - 20:00

 Launch of Global sustainability report 2023

 20:00 – 20:20

In Conversation:  Seizing the momentum to build resilience for a future of sustainable inclusive growth.

With the volatile economic period companies today, cannot afford to lose talent or customers hence a pathway must be created to reinvent business models to be both profitable and sustainable. This power-packed session answers questions on establish a sustainable business strategy on below points:

• Technology
• Sustainable data
• Decarbonization
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Supply chain and regularity mechanism
• Prioritize “P” - People in SCM

 20:20 – 20:30

 Sustainability Talk: A new kind of tomorrow starts today.

• Talk by sustainability influencer/UN ambassador.

 20:30 – 21:10

  GCC Leadership Diaries: Speed and resilience: Five priorities for the next five months.  

Environmental sustainability is becoming the norm around the world where GCC countries are taking the lead. By changing their mindset toward sustainability and altering national policies to promote it, GCC countries can unlock more than $2 trillion in economic growth and create more than 1 million jobs by 2030. GCC region has vast potential for solar power, and opportunities to develop a green hydrogen economy. They play a key role in the world’s energy transition. GCC has the resources, both in terms of its accumulated know-how and experience and natural resources, including renewable sources, for an electrified future, to undertake transformation at the speed and scale that will be required.

Some recent initiatives like UAE’s Energy Strategy 2050 and Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, features bold and ambitious targets for adding renewable and clean energy to their energy mix.

The leader’s session will highlight on below points:

• Building a sustainable energy transition plan
• Potential for economic-growth enablement

21:10 – 21:20

Unveiling of ET Edge Sustainable Organizations 2023 Coffee Table Book

Resilience in sustainable, inclusive, and responsible businesses involves integrating ESG factors, fostering diversity and inclusion, and implementing responsible governance practices. This session gives us an understanding of the below factors.

• Proactively managing risks
• Fostering Innovation
• Creating long-term values for both their organization and society.

Nadir Godrej, Chairman, Godrej Industries & Godrej Agrovet
Session Chair: Viral Thakker, Partner and Sustainability Leader, Deloitte India

Multilateralism is the main factor to promote peace, development, and human rights. Collaborating and working together will help us tackle the harsh effects of climate change. This session deep dives into

• Starting small on tackling climate change
• Waste and water management how to achieve the vision of cleaner and greener India
• Promoting inclusive growth

Jyotsana Chuchra, Editor Sustainability, ET – Edge In conversation with Afroz Shah, Indian Environmentalist Activist, Lawyer

Integrate sustainability into all aspects of the organization, from strategy and operations to supply chains and product/service offerings, while measuring and reporting on impact to drive continuous improvement.

• Deepaksingh C Thakur, Managing Director & CEO, Mahindra Susten
• Sumit Mukhija, Chief Executive Officer, STT Global Data Centers
• Aasawari Kane, Founding Member, PadCare Labs

Session Chair: S Anjani Kumar, Partner, Consulting, Deloitte India

• Integrate sustainability into core business strategies, driving innovation and efficiency while addressing environmental and social challenges.
• Engage stakeholders and collaborate across sectors to create shared value and tackle sustainability issues.
• Embrace responsible governance, transparency, and accountability to build trust and attract long-term focused investors.
• Sustainability Skills Gap: Helping businesses move from pledges to progress.

Ravinder Balain, President – South Asia, Corteva Agriscience
Wilma Rodrigues, Founder and CEO, Saahas Zero Waste

Session Chair: Shailesh Tyagi, Partner, Consulting, Deloitte India

This paramount theme aims to shed light on the significance of fostering a holistic approach to health, safety, and wellbeing in our communities. By recognizing that the welfare of individuals extends beyond physical health. We will explore innovative strategies, best practices, and collaborative efforts that promote the social value of prioritizing the health, safety, and wellbeing of individuals, thereby contributing to the overall prosperity and resilience of our society.

• Kiran Sarkar, Head Sustainability, Mahindra & Mahindra Limited
• Anjali Ravi Kumar, Chief Sustainability Officer, Zomato
• Aun Abdullah, Head - ESG, Lodha
• Sanjeev Raina, CGM (HSSE), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
• Pankaj Verma, Head ESG, Adani Green Energy

Session Chair: Gayatri Divecha, Head – CSR & Sustainability, Godrej Industries Limited and Associate Companies