Why Should You Attend?

Shape the Future of Sustainability – Gain insights into global trends and integrate cutting-edge sustainability practices into your business.

Be Part of the 'Forward Faster' Movement – Learn how to accelerate action in key areas like gender equality, climate action, and water resilience.

Network with Global Leaders – Connect with decision-makers, innovators, and industry experts to forge valuable partnerships.

Access Practical Tools and Resources – Obtain actionable strategies to implement sustainability measures within your organization.

Who Can Attend?

Corporate Leaders and Executives: Senior management, CEOs, and decision-makers committed to integrating sustainability and gender equality into their business strategies.

Government Representatives and Policymakers: Stakeholders driving national and regional sustainability initiatives, regulatory reforms, and public-private partnerships.

Academics and Researchers: Experts and scholars focusing on sustainability, inclusive leadership, and gender equality to contribute insights and learn from practical applications.

NGOs, CSR Professionals, and Emerging Entrepreneurs: Individuals and organizations focused on impactful solutions and innovative models to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Water Resilience

Climate Action

Living Wage

Finance & Investment

Building water resilience at your organization can improve business performance and accelerate growth.

Reduce potential business risks caused by water challenges (operational and supply chain).
Enhance your reputation in the communities you operate and with your investors.
Profoundly impact our ability to fulfill the UN human right to water and sanitation (HRWS).
Support ecosystems that capture, filter, and store water resources.

Taking climate action will help future-proof your business.

Improve efficiency and cut operating costs by reducing energy usage and emissions.
Strengthen your reputation with customers, suppliers, and investors.
Stay one step ahead of policy changes and climate regulations.
Ensure an environmentally sustainable economy.

Ensuring a living wage across your workforce reduces inequalities and builds more resilient supply chains.

Reduce staff turnover and absenteeism, increase retention and motivation, attract new talent, and increase staff productivity.
Improve supply chain relationships, performance, resilience, and transparency.
Create a pathway to tackle poverty and reduce inequalities.
Demonstrate a commitment to respecting and promoting the human rights of workers.

Aligning financial strategies with the SDGs unlocks new revenue possibilities.

Attract investors and open up new avenues for capital investment.
Protect long-term financial performance and avoid potential legal and reputational issues.
Identify and mitigate risks associated with environmental, social, and governance factors.
Attract top talent who prioritize purpose-driven work and seek employers committed to sustainability.
Expand into new markets and attract environmentally and socially conscious customers.

Arun Kumar Singh

President, UN GCNI

Chairman & CEO, ONGC Group

Anil Jain

Convenor, 19th National Convention

Managing Director, Refex Group of Industries

Vinod Pandey

Secretary, UN GCNI

Head-Governmental and External Affairs, Sustainability Communications, CSR, BMW India Pvt. Ltd

Neha Das

Head, Asia & Oceania, United Nations Global Compact

Shombi Sharp

UN Resident Coordinator for India, United Nations

Dr. Zareena Begum

Professor & Controller of Examinations, Madras School of Economics

Renuprasad H

General Manager (Operations) & Advisor- Technology, Veer-O-Metals Pvt. Ltd.

Sindhu Sharma

Head ESG,Nxtra by Airtel

Prabhu Narayan Singh

Chief Sustainability Officer, Waaree Group

Dr. Nirav Mandir

Chief Human Capital and Sustainability Officer, Shree Ramkrishna Exports Pvt. Ltd.

Raja Mani Uthayaraja

Director -Manufacturing Businesses,Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd

Rishi Chawla

Director- Corporate Affairs, Carlsberg

Prashant Tiwari

Chief Sustainability Officer, Amara Raja Group

Nishtha Gupta

Group Head-Sustainability & ESG, Suzlon Group

Santosh Kumar Singh

Chief Sustainability Officer,Larsen & Toubro

Ganesh Reddy

Founder,Citizens Foundation

Joint Secretary, UN GCNI

Dr. Rupel Nargunam

Assistant Professor, Madras School of Economics

Shweta Pandey

Vice President - Legal and Compliance, Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India

Thakur S Pherwani

Chief Sustainability Officer, TVS Motor Company

Anoop Satpathy

Wage Specialist, ILO Decent Work Team for South Asia and Country Office for India

Kanika Pal

South Asia Sustainability Director, Hindustan Unilever Limited

Kallol Chakraborty

Head Group Corporate Human Resources, INOXGFL Group

Dr. Kalpana Sankar

Director, Belstar Investment And Finance Private Limited

Sunil Parnami

Head - Financial and Investor Strategy & Sustainable Finance, YES-Bank

Ramanathan Raghunathan

Vice President-Finance and GRC,UST

Monika Shrivastava

Head-Sustainability,JSW Cement

Dr. Ravindra Kumar Singh

Chief General Manager,Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)

Akhil Anilkumar

Head-Environmental Social and Governance,IDFC FIRST Bank

Bindu Pillai

Head-Business Partner HR,IBS Software Private Limited

Ratnesh

Executive Director, UN Global Compact Network India

Priyangshu Dutta

Head of Public Affairs and Communications - India, Novonesis

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