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BW SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS

BW Sustainability 40 Under 40
Awards 2026

Empowering the Next Wave of Purpose-Driven Leaders

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THE INITIATIVE

The BW Sustainability 40 Under 40 celebrates India’s emerging generation of sustainability champions — individuals shaping responsible businesses, driving social innovation, and inspiring communities to act for a sustainable future.

An initiative by BW Businessworld, the platform recognizes 40 young professionals under the age of 40 who demonstrate commitment, creativity, leadership, and measurable impact across ESG, sustainability, and climate leadership.

MORE THAN AN AWARD
A platform for India’s next generation of sustainability leaders.

MEET THE EXPERTS

Our Jury Members

Leaders shaping the future of sustainability, ESG & responsible business

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WHY IT MATTERS

Why You Should Apply?

Because Your Work Deserves to Be Seen & Celebrated

01Recognition as one of India’s Top 40 Emerging Sustainability Leaders
Stand out among the next generation of sustainability changemakers.
02A feature in BW Businessworld Magazine and digital platforms
Build visibility and credibility across influential business platforms.
03Access to the BW Sustainability Leaders Network
Connect with sustainability leaders, innovators and decision-makers.
04Opportunity to share your story at the BW Sustainable World Conclave
Take your sustainability journey to a national platform.
05National visibility and industry credibility for your sustainability journey
Amplify your impact and strengthen your professional profile.
BW SUSTAINABILITY 40 UNDER 40

Who Can Apply?

The BW Sustainability 40 Under 40 invites India’s emerging sustainability leaders who are creating meaningful impact across business, climate, innovation and society.

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Corporate Professionals

Driving ESG and sustainability strategies across organisations.

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Entrepreneurs & Founders

Leading green, climate-positive and impact-driven businesses.

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Researchers & Academicians

Influencing sustainable change through research, knowledge and policy.

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Innovators & Youth Leaders

Building awareness, technologies and solutions for a better world.

BW SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS 2026

Nominate For the BW Sustainable 40 Under 40 Awards

01 · NOMINATION

Nomination Process

Transparent. Credible. Impact-Driven.

Each nomination will be evaluated by a distinguished jury of sustainability experts, corporate leaders, and innovators on the following parameters:

  1. Impact & Measurability – Tangible outcomes and scale of contribution
  2. Innovation & Creativity – New approaches to sustainability challenges
  3. Leadership & Influence – Ability to inspire and mobilize others
  4. Commitment & Consistency – Dedication to long-term impact
  5. Alignment with ESG Principles – Ethics, governance, and responsibility

The top 40 achievers will be recognized as BW Sustainability 40 Under 40 Leaders at a special recognition ceremony.

NOMINATION FEE : INR 8000 + TAXES

02 · EVALUATION

Selection Process

The BW Sustainability 40 Under 40 follows a transparent and rigorous evaluation process:

01. Online Nomination Form
Submit basic organisational details, sustainability highlights, and all supporting documents.

02. Screening & Shortlisting
The BW Research & Editorial team reviews each nomination for completeness, eligibility, and alignment with the category criteria before sending the forms to the jury for review and scoring.

03. Jury Interaction Round
Shortlisted nominees are invited for a pitch (no presentation) before an esteemed jury panel comprising industry leaders and sustainability experts.

04. Final Selection & Recognition
Winners will be felicitated at the BW Sustainable World Conclave 2026 – Mumbai Chapter, in the presence of leading sustainability practitioners from across India.

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Complete Your Nomination

Download the nomination documents, complete your submission and take the next step towards national recognition.

STEP 02 · NOMINATION FEE

To proceed with your nomination, please ensure the nomination fee is paid and share the payment confirmation screenshot along with your nomination form and PPT.

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BW SUSTAINABLE WORLD

BW Sustainable World Awards 2026

Celebrating Leadership, Innovation & Impact for a Regenerative Future

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The BW Sustainable World Awards 2026, part of the Sustainable World Conclave – Mumbai Chapter, celebrate the changemakers leading India’s sustainability transformation.

These awards recognise organisations, innovators, and individuals who drive measurable impact in environmental stewardship, social equity, governance transparency, and technology-led sustainability.

The 2026 edition expands its scope to include new-age enterprises, startups, and tech innovators, making it one of the most inclusive recognitions in India’s sustainability landscape.

Our Jury Members

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Why You Should Apply?

  • 01Position your brand as a sustainability leader in front of India’s top ESG, business, and policy leaders.
  • 02Gain national recognition through BW Businessworld’s editorial, digital, and community platforms.
  • 03Engage with the jury and sustainability experts, receiving valuable insights and visibility.
  • 04Inspire your stakeholders—investors, employees, and partners—by demonstrating your measurable sustainability commitment.

Who Should Apply?

Applications are open to:

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Corporates & Large Enterprises
leading in ESG transformation
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Startups & MSMEs
with sustainability-driven innovations
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Tech & AI Companies
enabling climate, energy, or social impact

Award Categories

Explore the categories and discover where your sustainability leadership stands out.

Nominate for the BW Sustainable World Awards 2026

Recognise leadership, innovation and measurable impact in sustainability.

Nomination Process

The BW Sustainable World Awards 2026 follow a transparent and structured evaluation process.

Nomination Status
Nominations Are Closed Now
Thank you for your interest in the BW Sustainable World Awards 2026.
  1. Online Nomination Form
    • Submit basic organisational details, sustainability highlights, and all supporting documents.
  2. Screening & Shortlisting
    • The BW Research & Editorial team reviews each nomination for completeness, eligibility, and alignment with the category criteria before sending eligible forms to the jury for review and scoring.
  3. Jury Interaction Round
    • Shortlisted nominees are invited for a pitch (no presentation) before an esteemed jury panel comprising industry leaders and sustainability experts.
  4. Final Selection & Recognition
    • Winners will be felicitated at the BW Sustainable World Conclave 2026 – Mumbai Chapter, in the presence of leading sustainability practitioners from across India.
Nomination Fee: INR 8,000 + Taxes
Nominations are currently closed.

How to Nominate

Nomination Status
Nominations Are Closed Now
Thank you for your interest in the BW Sustainable World Awards 2026. The nomination window is currently closed.

Step 1 — Download the Nomination Form
Please download the nomination form, complete all required details, and prepare your supporting information.

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Step 2 — Pay the Nomination Fee
Please complete the nomination fee payment before submitting your nomination.

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Step 3 — Submit Your Documents
Email the completed nomination form/PPT along with the payment confirmation screenshot to our team.

For nomination assistance:
Priyanshi Khandelwal
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Contact Us

For queries related to speakership
Project Head: Priyanshi Khandelwal

priyanshi@businessworld.in
+91 8450844111

For queries related to nominations
Pragya

Pragya@businessworld.in
+91 9871127297

For queries related to partnership
Aparna Sengupta

aparna@businessworld.in
+91 99580 00128

Salman Ali Naqvi

Salman@businessworld.in
+91 9548481207

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BW Sustainability Awards 2026

Celebrating Purpose. Impact. Leadership.

Explore two distinguished award platforms recognising exceptional individuals, organisations and initiatives creating meaningful sustainability impact.

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BW Sustainability 40 Under 40 Awards

Honouring the next generation of sustainability leaders who are shaping businesses, communities and industries through measurable impact.

Leadership • Innovation • Impact
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BW Sustainable World Awards 2026

Recognising organisations and initiatives delivering outstanding sustainability performance, responsible growth and long-term positive change.

ESG • Sustainability • Excellence
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Discover the platform that best represents your impact and ambition.
BW Sustainable World Conclave

9th Edition — Mumbai Chapter

Theme: From Ambition to Advantage

The 9th edition of the BW Sustainable World Conclave is India’s leading platform bringing together changemakers, policymakers, corporate leaders, innovators and sustainability champions to shape the next era of responsible business.

This flagship one-day forum will feature high-impact keynotes, plenary discussions, fireside chats and leadership dialogues focused on building pathways towards a sustainable, circular, regenerative and net-positive future.

Leadership
Innovation
Circular Economy
Regenerative Future
Net Positive

 
 
 
 
 
BW Sustainable World Conclave 2026

Meet the Voices Shaping Sustainability

The first wave of speakers for the BW Sustainable World Conclave 2026 has been launched — bringing together influential voices who are redefining what sustainable leadership means for business and society.

Speaker Lineup Live

We are proud to unveil our first set of distinguished speakers for BW Sustainable World Awards 2026, presented by BW Businessworld. From visionary business leaders to sustainability strategists, innovators and changemakers, these voices are setting the agenda for a more responsible and resilient future.

And this is only the beginning. More sustainability leaders, changemakers and industry pioneers are joining the conversation. Stay tuned as we continue to reveal the voices that will shape the future of sustainable business.

Business Leaders
Sustainability Champions
ESG Leaders
Climate Innovators
Impact Makers
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Who Should Attend?

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CEOs, CSOs, and
ESG Heads
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Policymakers and Government
Officials
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Sustainability Consultants
and Researchers
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Green Innovators, Entrepreneurs,
and Climate-Tech Providers
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Investors, Financial Institutions,
and ESG Rating Agencies
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NGOs, Civil Society,
and Academic Institutions
WHY ATTEND

Why You Should Attend?

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    Gain insights from India’s foremost sustainability and ESG leaders.

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    Explore actionable frameworks to embed sustainability across business value chains.

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    Network with policymakers, CEOs, researchers, innovators, and climate-tech leaders.

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    Engage with new-age sustainability solutions and technology providers.

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    Contribute to shaping India’s sustainability roadmap for 2030 and beyond.

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    AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS

    What’s On The Agenda?

    A focused programme bringing together sustainability leaders, policymakers, innovators and changemakers to shape the next phase of responsible growth.

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      Plenaries on sustainability leadership and policy priorities.

    • 02

      Panels on energy transition, circular economy and social impact.

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      Fireside conversations with sustainability pioneers and innovators.

    • 04

      Dialogues on green finance, AI for sustainability and corporate accountability.

    • 05

      Launches of sustainability reports and leadership frameworks.

    OUR PARTNERS

    Our Partners

    Building meaningful partnerships with organisations committed to sustainability, innovation and responsible growth.

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    +91 9548481207

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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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    • 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

    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 4:30 – 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

     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

    Speakers

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    Contact Us

    For Speakership:
    Priyanshi Khandelwal
    priyanshi@businessworld.in
    +91 8450844111
    For Sponsorship Opportunities
    Aparna Sengupta
    aparna@businessworld.in
    +91 9958000128
    Salman Ali Naqvi
    Salman@businessworld.in
    +91 9548481207
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    Planet Pulse Conclave

    BW Planet Pulse Conclave 2024

    As the world commemorates World Environment Day on June 5, 2024, we invite you to join the BW Planet Pulse Conclave – a virtual gathering that stands at the intersection of innovation, sustainability, and collective action. This conclave is more than an event; it’s a movement towards “Renew, Reuse, Restore: Empowering Sustainable Solutions,” our guiding theme that encapsulates the essence of environmental stewardship and sustainable development.

    Discussion Topics: A Deep Dive into Sustainability

    Our curated panel discussions & Keynotes will cover a range of pressing topics, each critical to the sustainability agenda:
    1. Renewable Revolution: Charting the course for a clean energy future.
    2. Protecting Our Waterways: Strategies for industrial pollution abatement.
    3. Reclaiming Our Lands: Strategies for Ecological Restoration.
    4. Plastic Pandemic: Addressing the single-use plastics challenge.
    5. Transportation Transformation: Innovating for cleaner air and reduced emissions.
    6. The Sustainability Dilemma: Navigating the nuances of ‘green’ consumerism.
    7. Investing in Climate Solutions: Mobilizing Finance for a Green Transition
    Planet Pulse Agenda

    Speakers

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    Who should Attend?

    The conclave is designed for a wide array of attendees who are passionate about making a difference:
    • Business Leaders & Decision Makers: Drive sustainable practices within your organizations.
    • Policy Makers & Government Officials: Shape policies that foster environmental resilience.
    • NGOs & Environmental Advocates: Amplify your impact through collaboration and advocacy.
    • Academics & Researchers: Share your findings and contribute to the body of knowledge.
    • Sustainability Professionals: Stay ahead of the curve with the latest trends and practices.
    • Community Leaders & Activists: Engage in meaningful discussions that lead to community action.

    Key Takeaways

    • Expert Insights: Gain unparalleled access to sustainability insights from global experts.
    • Innovative Solutions: Discover cutting-edge solutions that are shaping the future of our planet.
    • Strategic Networking: Connect with a diverse group of professionals, from industry leaders to change-makers.
    • Policy Understanding: Gain a deeper understanding of the current policy landscape and regulatory frameworks that impact sustainability efforts.
    • Inspiration for Change: Leave with a renewed sense of purpose and the inspiration to drive change within your organization and community.

    REGISTER TO ATTEND

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    +91 9958000128

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