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About the Theme & Conclave

India stands at a pivotal moment in its sustainability journey. The 8th edition of the Sustainable World Conclave brings together thought leaders, industry pioneers, policymakers, and innovators to explore how India can translate its ambitious green commitments into large-scale, inclusive, and measurable impact.

Themed “India’s Green Imperative: From Vision to Scaled & Inclusive Action,” this year’s conclave focuses on connecting strategic intent with on-ground execution — aligning national goals with business transformation, policy with innovation, and ambition with accountability.

Across two high-powered days, we’ll dive deep into how sectors are evolving, how leadership is redefining ESG, and how India Inc. is uniquely placed to lead the global transition toward a greener, fairer future.

Conclave Objectives

Build Convergence between climate, nature, and equity for an integrated sustainability agenda

Showcase Scalable Models of decarbonization, circularity, and regeneration led by Indian businesses

Amplify ESG Accountability across corporate leadership, supply chains, and investor frameworks

Enable Collaboration between corporates, governments, financiers, and communities for shared impact

Bridge Policy & Practice by decoding the latest sustainability regulations and disclosure norms

Who Should Attend?

CXOs & Business Leaders from Sustainability, Strategy, Operations, ESG, and Innovation
Chief Sustainability Officers
& ESG Heads
Investors & Financial Institutions focused on green finance and climate risk
Policy Makers, Regulators &
Urban Planners
Climate Tech, Circular Economy & Clean Energy Innovators
Academics, Researchers & Youth Leaders driving the next sustainability wave
NGOs & Development Sector Leaders working on climate and community issues

Why You Should Attend

  • Hear from India’s Top Sustainability Champions shaping the ESG agenda at scale
  • Access Practical Insights on policy compliance, climate finance, and innovation adoption
  • Be Part of High-Impact Conversations that go beyond intent and dive into execution
  • Network with 300+ Sustainability Influencers across sectors and geographies
  • Celebrate India’s Top 50 Most Sustainable Companies at the prestigious IMSC Awards
  • Get Featured in the BW Sustainability World Community and unlock collaboration opportunities

 Agenda

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  • 8th Sustainable World Conclave

    24 March 2026 | Eros Hotel, New Delhi
    Theme: India’s Green Imperative – Scaled & Inclusive Action

  • 10:30 – 10:40 AM | Opening Address

    Topic: Setting the Direction: India Inc. at a Sustainability Inflection Point
    Speaker: Dr Annurag Batra, Chairman & Editor-in-Chief, BW Businessworld & Founder, Exchange4Media

  • 10:45 – 10:55 AM | Keynote Address

    Speaker: Shri Navin Mittal, IAS, Special Chief Secretary, Energy, Government of Telangana

  • 11:00 – 11:45 AM | Panel 1

    Topic: Strengthening the ‘G’ in ESG: What Good Governance Really Means Today
    Moderator: Souvik Bhattacharjya, Director, Resource Efficiency & Governance, TERI

    Panelists:

    • Pankaj Satija, Executive Vice-President, JSW Group
    • Chitra Byregowda, Senior Vice President, Global Head of Sustainability & ESG, Persistent Systems
    • Narayan P S, Global Head – Sustainability and Business Responsibility, Wipro & Managing Trustee, Wipro Foundation
    • Vijay Anand, Head – HSE and Sustainability, Hero Future Energies
    • Archana Sahay, Global Head – ESG & Sustainability, LTM
  • 11:50 – 12:00 PM | Partner Presentation

    Topic: Sustainable Construction: Building the Future Responsibly
    Speaker: Vinay Pratap Singh, ROXUL ROCKWOOL

  • 12:05 – 12:45 PM | Panel 2

    Topic: Beating Greenwashing: From Corporate Claims to Credible Purpose
    Moderator: Rumjhum Gupta, Founder & CEO, ECO Media Solutions

    Panelists:

    • Chetna Sharma, Vice President & Head- New Initiatives & Sustainability, Indus Towers
    • Anil Kumar Makkar, Group Chief Sustainability Officer, JK Organisation and Manufacturing Director, JK Tyre & Industries
    • Ganesh, Director – Sustainability & Corporate Affairs, Bisleri
    • Chithra Ravi, Consultant, Corporate – Environmental Sustainability, Health and Safety (ESHS), TCS
    • Vishwa Bandhu Bhattacharya, Director- Sustainability, Tata Consumer Products
  • 12:50 – 1:00 PM | Partner Presentation

    Speaker: Rumjhum Gupta, Founder & CEO, ECO Media Solutions

  • 1:00 – 1:55 PM | Networking Lunch
  • 2:00 – 3:30 PM | Awards Ceremony

    Recognising India’s Top 60 Most Sustainable Companies- 5th Edition

  • 3:35 – 4:15 PM | Panel 3

    Topic: Cracking the Scope 3 Code: Where Sustainability Gets Real
    Moderator: Swati Tewari, CII – ITC Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Development

    Panelists:

    • Thakur Pherwani, Chief Sustainability Officer, TVS Motors Company
    • Amit Dayal, Chief Sustainability Officer, JSW Energy
    • Shama Jain, Head Sustainability, Hindustan Zinc
    • Sanjeev Agrawal, Group Chief Technology Officer, Blue Star
    • Rajesh Jha, Country Sustainability Manager, ABB
  • 4:15 – 4:25 PM | Industry Presentation

    ECO Media Solutions

  • 4:30 – 5:10 PM | Panel 4

    Topic: Intelligence at Scale: How AI Is Rewiring Sustainable Enterprise
    Session Moderator: Urvi Shrivastav, Assistant Editor, BW Businessworld

    Panelists:

    • Sandeep Chandna, Chief Sustainability Officer, Tech Mahindra
    • Vaishavi Prabhakaran, Head-Sustainability, Tata Power
    • Hariharan Pethaperumal, Head – EHS & ESG, KEC International
    • Vipul Arora, Global Head of Sustainability, HCL Tech
    • Manish Kumar, Head ESG & CSR, ICICI Bank
  • 5:15 – 6:00 PM | Panel 5

    Topic: Powering India’s Next Decade: The New Climate Economy
    Moderator: Chandni Khosla, Board Advisor – Sustainability & Sustainable Finance

    Panelists:

    • Subramanian Chidambaran, Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer, Cummins India
    • Surya Valluri, Chief Sustainability Officer, Birla Cellulose, Grasim Industries
    • Jerome G, Global Head – Engg, Projects, EHS & Sustainability, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories
    • Naresh Tyagi, Chief Sustainability Officer, Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail
    • Ajinkya Dhariya, Founder and CEO, PadCare Labs
  • 6:05- 6:15 PM | Closing Special Address

    Speaker: Smt Abha Shukla (IAS), Additional Chief Secretary (Energy), Government of Maharashtra

  • 6:15 – 6:25 PM | Awards Opening Address

    Speaker: Dr Annurag Batra, Chairman & Editor in Chief, BW Businessworld & Founder, Exchange4Media

  • 6:30 – 8:30 PM | Awards Ceremony

    Recognising the Best of the Best: Top 3/5 Most Sustainable Companies in Each Sector

  • 6:30 – 6:45 PM | Chief Guest Address
  • 6:45 – 8:30 PM | Awards Ceremony

    Recognising the Best of the Best: Top 3/5 Most Sustainable Companies in Each Sector

  • 8:30 PM onwards | Celebratory Dinner & Networking

 Industry Participation Across Sectors

Energy & Utilities

Energy & Utilities

Manufacturing

Manufacturing

IT & ITES

IT & ITES

Auto, Ancillary & Allied Businesses

Auto, Ancillary & Allied Businesses

Infrastructure & Logistics

Infrastructure & Logistics

Agribusiness

Agribusiness

Healthcare & Pharma

Healthcare & Pharma

FMCG

FMCG

Consumer Durables

Consumer Durables

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