In an era marked by deep sustainable transformation, the UN GCNI Regional Convention - West aspires to transcend traditional conversations on ESG and Sustainability. The vision is to unlock a future-oriented dialogue, where purpose, technology, and people converge to accelerate progress toward the SDGs, our Forward Faster mission.
The theme Shaping the Future with ESG, AI, and Innovation” will explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital transformation, and human-centric innovation can redefine corporate responsibility, stakeholder value, and environmental integrity. We envision a forward-looking, high-engagement platform where leaders, changemakers, innovators, and youth collaboratively shape pathways to solve todays toughest ESG challenges—intelligently, inclusively, and impactfully.
This convention is more than an event; it's a pivotal moment for collective action. Join us to be part of a platform that inspires change, catalyses action, and solidifies India’s leadership in the global sustainability movement, driving tangible progress toward achieving the SDGs by 2030. Join us to be the architect of the future we are committed to building.
Uncover how AI, digital transformation, and human-centric innovation can redefine corporate responsibility and accelerate progress toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Gain insights into practical strategies for integrating purpose and technology to address today's toughest ESG challenges.
Engage directly with leaders, changemakers, and innovators from diverse sectors to foster collaborative solutions. Forge meaningful connections with peers and experts dedicated to shaping a more sustainable future, strengthening India's leadership in the global sustainability movement.
Discover how to become an architect of the future by exploring high-impact, forward-looking partnerships and technologies. Learn how to leverage the convergence of ESG, AI, and innovation to create tangible, inclusive, and impactful solutions.
0830 Hrs. – 0915 Hrs.
0915 Hrs. – 0920 Hrs.
0920 Hrs. – 0930 Hrs.
0930 Hrs. – 1100 Hrs.
Welcome Address: Sanjeev Kumar Verma, Vice President-Western Region, UN GCNI & Head- Environment, Health & Safety, Grasim Industries Ltd (AM)
Theme Address and Setting the Context: Dr. Nitin Dumasia, Treasurer, UN GCNI & Founder, Growlity Inc.
Regional Convention Overview: Prabodha Acharya, Convenor, Regional Convention & Chief Sustainability Officer, JSW Group
The Journey So Far - 25 Years of UN Global Compact: Ratnesh, Executive Director, UN Global Compact Network India
Presidential Address: Vaishali Nigam Sinha, President, UN GCNI & Co-Founder, Renew
Inaugural Address: Dr. Angela Lusigi, UNDP Resident Representative
Vote of Thanks: Ganesh Reddy, Secretary, UN GCNI & Founder, Citizens Foundation
1100 Hrs. – 1115 Hrs.
1115 Hrs. – 1215 Hrs.
‘ESG Tech Lab: A Workshop for Impactful Innovation’
Session Overview: Prasanna Rao, Founder, Nirantara Ecoventures Private Limited
Lab Assistant (Moderator): Dr. Sangeeta Mansur, Founder, Catalyst
Lab Expert 1: Prerna Wadikar, Adjunct Professor @IIMB & IITGN
Lab Expert 2: Shivaprasad KT, CEO, Ganit Inc.
1215 Hrs. – 1315 Hrs.
(Using macro data to underwrite climate-risk adjusted loans, climate insurance practices, using AI for reporting, day-to-day innovations, etc.)
Moderator: Akhil Anilkumar, Head - Environmental, Social and Governance, IDFC FIRST Bank
Panelists:
1315 Hrs. – 1415 Hrs.
1415 Hrs. – 1500 Hrs.
‘From Molecules to Markets: Innovating Sustainability with AI & Green Chemistry’
(Leveraging tech, transparency & trust for AI-driven supply chains and green manufacturing in planet-positive chemistry)
Moderator: Sunita Sule, Director Country Development & Govt. Relations, BASF India Limited
Panelists:
1500 Hrs. – 1515 Hrs.
1515 Hrs. – 1615 Hrs.
1615 Hrs. – 1645 Hrs.
Building Tomorrow: How young minds can redesign the future
Jaivee Kagalwala, Young SDG Ambassador
Special Address: Sukhman Randhawa, Development Coordination Officer, UN Resident Coordinator’s Office, India
Valedictory Address: Alok Vijayvergiya, Group Chief Sustainability Officer, Hinduja Group Limited
Closing Remarks & Vote of Thanks: Deep Chandra Papnoi, Deputy Director, UN GCNI
Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Verma
VP, Western Region and Environment, Health & Safety
Head
UN CGNI & Grasim Industries Limited
Mr. Ganesh Reddy
Secretary, UN GCNI
Founder cum CEO,
Citizens Foundation
Mr. Prabodha Acharya
Convenor, Convention Organising Committee
Chief Sustainability Officer
JSW Group
Mr. Badal Balachandani
AVP - Corporate Sustainability
JSW Steel Ltd
Dr. Nitin Dumasia
President & CEO
Growlity Inc.
Mr. Prabhat Pant
Vice President - Global Market
Development
Growlity
Inc.
Mr. Ankit Todi
Group Chief Sustainability Officer
Mahindra &
Mahindra
Ms. Nishtha Gupta
Chief Sustainability Officer
Suzlon Energy
Limited
Mr. Alok Mishra
Group Head – Sustainability
Welspun BAPL Pvt
Limited
Mr. Jason D'Souza
Executive Vice President
J.B. CHEMICALS &
PHARMACEUTICALS LTD.
Dr. Arvind Bodhankar
Chief Sustainability Officer
ArcelorMittal
Nippon
Steel India (AMNS)
Dr. Mrityunjay Chaubey
Global Vice President & Head - Sustainability &
Environment
UPL
Dr. Naresh Tyagi
Chief Sustainability Officer
Aditya Birla
Fashion
and Retail Limited
(ABFRL)
Mr. Rishikesh Ahirrao
Group Sustainability & EHS Head
IRB INFRA DEV.
LTD
Mr. Akhil Anil Kumar
Head ESG
IDFC First Bank
Mr. Ashwini Saxena
CEO
GMR VARALAKSHMI FOUNDATION
Mr. Prabhu Narayan Singh
Founder & Managing Director
P Cube C Services LLP
Mr. Alok Vijayvergiya
Group Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO)
Hinduja
Group Limited
Mr. Prasanna Rao
Founder
Nirantara Ecoventures Private
Limited
Mr. Santosh Kumar Singh
Chief Sustainability Officer
Larsen & Toubro
Infotech Ltd
Ms. Shilpashree Muniswamappa
Director, ESG & Communicatons
Colgate -
Palmolive
(India) Limited
Mr Prabodha Acharya
Convenor, Regional Convention & Chief Sustainability Officer, JSW Group
Ms Vaishali Nigam Sinha
President, UN GCNI & Co-Founder, Renew Energy
Dr. Angela Lusigi
UNDP Resident Representative
Dr. Nitin Dumasia
Treasurer, UN GCNI & Founder, Growlity Inc.
Mr. Prasanna Rao
Founder, Nirantara Ecoventures Private Limited
Dr. Mrityunjay Chaubey
Global Vice President & Head - Sustainability & Environment, UPL
Mr. Akhil Anil Kumar
Head ESG, IDFC First Bank
Ms. Nishtha Gupta
Chief Sustainability Officer, Suzlon Energy Limited
Ms. Prerna Wadikar
Adjunct Professor @IIMB & IITGN
Ms. Sunita Sule
Director Country Development & Govt. Relations, BASF India Limited
Mr. Jason D'souza
Executive Vice President, Investor Relations, JB Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Mr. Niraj Singh
Executive Vice President, Carbon Clean
Ms.Sukhman Randhawa
Development Coordination Officer, Partnerships and Development Finance, UN Resident Coordinator’s Office, India
Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Verma,
Vice President-Western Region, UN GCNI & Head- Environment, Health & Safety, Grasim Industries Ltd (AM)
Dr. Nikita V Raut,
General Manager, Sustainability, Ethics & ESG, Risk Management Department, Bank of Baroda
Dr. Sangeeta Mansur,
Founder, Catalyst
Ms. Chaitanya Kommukuri,
Executive Vice President, Kotak Mahindra Bank
Mr. Shivaprasad KT,
CEO, Ganit Inc.
Mr Ganesh Reddy
Secretary, UN GCNI & Founder cum CEO, CitizensFoundation
Mr Ratnesh
Executive Director, UN GCNI
Seats are limited. Confirmation of your registration is subject to review by the UNGCNI organising team.
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