ESG Impact - Times Now Global Sustainability Alliance

Times Now Global Sustainability Alliance
SDG Summit 2024

1100+
Attendees

Driven with purpose and profit – Climate Action & Creating Impact

35+
Partners

2
Days

100+
Speakers

28^th Sept 2023
DAIC, New Delhi

10+
Countries

New Delhi

16^th October 2024

16^th October 2024 | Hotel Andaz, Delhi

Progressive ESG: Essentials for a Sustainable Future

About Times Now
Global Sustainability Alliance

Progressive ESG: Essentials for a Sustainable Future

Global Sustainability Alliance is an impact led community of thought leaders who are working towards advancing on the SDG agendas, specifically the current bold climate ambitions into action. The group of people activate leadership globally to transform economies for people, nature, and climate.

It is a network of likeminded and ambitious changemakers, individuals and organizations who have championed sustainable practices and are working towards a fair and comprehensive sustainability agenda. It is envisioned to being the largest sustainability experts network dedicated to providing impetus for collective action and impact to drive solutions for a just, equitable and resilient transition.

We support organizations and individuals through alliances, knowledge sharing, events, expos, television series, inclusive programs, education, and tools that foster a brighter future. Together, we can embrace sustainability and create impact.

Across the year we have been focussing on SDG goals like climate change, environmental management, innovation, health and more. With the aim to expand our focus, we intend to cover agendas of impact and action. With that objective, we are introducing the inaugural edition of Impact summit with the theme: Progressive ESG: Essentials for a Sustainable Future. Additionally, the dedicated summit for CSR leaders, ESG experts, and philanthropists is a great way to deepen understanding of these critical components in impact creation. It is a fantastic opportunity for networking, sharing best practices, and exploring innovative solutions.

Overview

ACTION-oriented consciousness is a priority for climate action among business organizations. They are not only deploying subject matter experts to drive the sustainability and ESG agenda to create impact, but also focusing on bringing in critical transformational actions as they intend to champion the cause for ‘Green Warriors of the Planet’.

In the current scenario, there is need for Action for Impact. In this context, CSR and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) have emerged as critical concepts in today’s business landscape, focusing on how companies manage their societal and environmental impacts. Increasingly, businesses are recognizing ESG as a significant value-creation opportunity and a pivotal shift within the industry.

Sustainability, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and ESG have been around for decades, but increased regulation, interest, and now scrutiny and backlash, have recently brought these issues to the forefront. To tackle these companies should adopt proactive strategies that prioritize stakeholder engagement and foster collaboration with local communities. Integrating CSR into corporate governance structures can enhance accountability and effectiveness. Additionally, implementing robust monitoring and evaluation mechanisms will enable organizations to assess the impact of their CSR programs more effectively.

The theme: Progressive ESG: Essentials for a Sustainable Future highlights the importance of impact creation and the continuous action for building a sustainable future. It will focus on the vital role of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and philanthropy in creating shared value for businesses and communities alike. Some key points that we intend to consider in discussions or initiatives around this theme are aligning values and business goals, impact measurement, engaging employees, partnerships for greater impact, innovating responsible models, regulatory and tax considerations and future trends.

Why Partner?

Partnering with the ESG Impact Summit 2024 positions your organization as a key driver of sustainable transformation, aligning you with global leaders and decision-makers dedicated to advancing ESG principles. As a partner, you’ll benefit from:

Strategic Brand Visibility

Elevate your brand among an influential audience of executives, investors, and thought leaders in the ESG space.

Enhanced Corporate Credibility

Showcase your commitment to responsible business practices and sustainable growth on a trusted platform.

Valuable Networking Opportunities

Connect with industry leaders, potential partners, and stakeholders to foster meaningful, long-term collaborations.

Media Amplification

Enhanced visibility on Times Group media platforms.

Active Participation in Shaping ESG Standards

Engage directly in critical conversations that are setting the pace for responsible and sustainable business practices worldwide.

The ESG Impact Summit 2024, part of the Global Sustainability Alliance (GSA), serves as a flagship platform to drive transformative discussions and actionable insights on environmental, social, and governance priorities. Backed by The Times Group, India’s leading media conglomerate, the summit guarantees unparalleled visibility across prominent platforms, including print, digital, and broadcast media.

Join us at the ESG Impact Summit 2024 and strengthen your organization’s impact and leadership in the ESG landscape.

Event features

One to one meetings and networking
Closed door Roundtable discussions for addressing hot topics
Fireside chats, keynote address and panel discussions
Workshops
Training sessions
Felicitations

Introducing The Times Now Global Sustainability Alliance - Times Now ESG Impact Summit 2024

The Times Now ESG Impact Summit 2024 serves as a pivotal platform to unite thought leaders, industry experts, policymakers, and practitioners in exploring the critical roles of CSR and ESG frameworks to create action and impact.

As global challenges escalate, innovative approaches to CSR and ESG are essential for fostering sustainable business practices. The three areas to focus includes CSR and social impact– Addressing the importance of corporate initiatives that drive positive social change within communities and contribute to long-term development goals, Environmental concerns- Exploring strategies for mitigating environmental impacts and promoting sustainability within organizational practices, Development goals and agendas– Engaging with stakeholders from foundations, NGOs, multilaterals, and UN-associated bodies to align efforts with global development agendas.

The summit will shine a spotlight on exemplary organizations, foundations and more leading the charge in sustainability. Through standalone addresses, fireside chats, and roundtable discussions, attendees will delve into the success stories of the impact creators—referred to as ‘Paladins’—and discuss why readiness for Net Zero emissions and robust ESG goals is urgent.

The discussion points will provide a comprehensive foundation for exploring the evolving landscape of CSR and ESG. By engaging in these conversations, organizations can better understand how to drive meaningful impact, foster sustainability, and contribute to the greater good.

Policy discussions

Impact creation in alignment to 2030 Goals

Discussions on global agendas

Ambitions to actions

Commitment to climate action

Biggest innovations and Disruptions

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Focussed Tracks

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Objectives

Knowledge Sharing

Facilitate discussions on best practices and emerging trends in CSR and ESG.

Collaboration

Create networking opportunities for stakeholders from diverse sectors to foster partnerships.

Action Planning

Develop actionable strategies that organizations can implement to enhance their CSR and ESG initiatives.

Impact Measurement

Explore methodologies for measuring the impact of CSR and ESG efforts.

Key Discussion Points

Integration of ESG into Business Strategy
Regulatory Landscape and Compliance
Measuring Impact and Outcomes
Driving Profit with Purpose
Landscape Based Approaches in CSR & Sustainability for Better Impact
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

Improving Public Healthcare system through Govt.-Corporate Collaborations
Revolutionizing Nonprofits with AI & Tech-Innovations: From Basics to Breakthroughs
Reimagining Education: CSR for A Viksit Skilled Bharat
Accelerating Social Impacts- Data for Decision-making
Future Trends in CSR and ESG

Key Discussion Points

Integration of ESG into Business Strategy

Regulatory Landscape and Compliance

Measuring Impact and Outcomes

Driving Profit with Purpose

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

Future Trends in CSR and ESG

Landscape Based Approaches in CSR & Sustainability for Better Impact

Reimagining Education: CSR for A Viksit Skilled Bharat

Revolutionizing Nonprofits with AI & Tech-Innovations: From Basics to Breakthroughs

Improving Public Healthcare system through Govt.-Corporate Collaborations

Accelerating Social Impacts- Data for Decision-making

The Times Now Global Sustainability Alliance
Champions of CSR 2024 Coffee Table Book

Times Now Champions of CSR 2024 Coffee Table Book will celebrate the passion and hard work of the organizations contributing to ESG, CSR and sustainability efforts. The felicitations are designed to acknowledge the effort made by businesses towards achieving this objective. Through this initiative, we aspire to assist organizations unearth the risks, leverage the opportunities, enable them to benchmark their performance, and of course, be rewarded for their accomplishments.

This year we are hosting the 1st edition of the Times Now ESG Impact Summit 2024-Champions of CSR 2024 Coffee Table Book where the deliberations will be around the unifying process of building impact, excellence and scale.

Criteria for Selection

Impact Measurement: Assessment of measurable, tangible outcomes of CSR/ESG initiatives.

Sustainability Practices: Evaluation of long-term sustainability strategies and commitments.

Community Engagement: Reviewing of efforts in community involvement and social responsibility.

Transparency and Reporting: Analysis of quality of reporting on CSR/ESG practices.

Employee Involvement: Gauge the level of employee participation and morale in CSR initiatives.

Mapping business goals with tangible outcomes

Board oversight of ESG, CSR and sustainability issues

Managerial accountability of responsible business practices

Supplier-centric initiatives

Sustainability reports as per standards, such as the GRI reports

Disclosure in financial filings

External assurance and impact assessment of responsible reporting

Employee-centric initiatives

Customer-centric initiatives

Community-centric initiatives

Corporate policies and management systems, such as a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), a formal policy on sustainable practices, a formal CSR policy, etc.

Key Discussion Points

Integration of ESG into Business Strategy
Regulatory Landscape and Compliance
Measuring Impact and Outcomes
Driving Profit with Purpose
Landscape Based Approaches in CSR & Sustainability for Better Impact
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

Improving Public Healthcare system through Govt.-Corporate Collaborations
Revolutionizing Nonprofits with AI & Tech-Innovations: From Basics to Breakthroughs
Reimagining Education: CSR for A Viksit Skilled Bharat
Accelerating Social Impacts- Data for Decision-making
Future Trends in CSR and ESG

Criteria for Selection

Scale & Profitability of Enterprise- Mapping business goals with tangible outcomes

CSR Participation: Evaluate the degree of a company's engagement in Corporate Social Responsibility activities to gauge its commitment to societal betterment.

CSR Expenditure: Analyze the extent of financial resources dedicated to CSR initiatives as an indicator of corporate commitment to social causes.

Focus Areas of Expenditure: Detailed examination of the impact areas such as Child Education, Healthcare, Women Empowerment, and Rural Development.

ESG Vision: Evaluation of the company's Environmental, Social, and Governance strategies and objectives.

Geographical Reach: Consideration of the geographic diversity and extent of CSR efforts

Sustainability reports as per standards, such as the GRI reports- Disclosure in financial filings

Corporate policies and management systems, such as a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), a formal policy on sustainable practices, a formal CSR policy, etc.

Sustainability Practices:
Evaluation of long-term sustainability strategies and commitments.

Community Engagement:
Reviewing of efforts in community involvement and social responsibility.

Employee Involvement:
Gauge the level of employee participation and morale in CSR initiatives.

Type of initiatives
Employee-centric initiatives
Customer-centric initiatives
Community-centric initiatives
Supplier-centric initiatives

Impact Measurement:
Assessment of measurable, tangible outcomes of CSR/ESG initiatives.
Geographical Reach:
Consider the diversity and extent of CSR efforts across different regions.
Lives Impacted:
Measure the direct impact on communities and individuals as a qualitative indicator of success.

Scale & Profitability of Enterprise- Mapping business goals with tangible outcomes

CSR Expenditure: Analyze the extent of financial resources dedicated to CSR initiatives as an indicator of corporate commitment to social causes.

Transparency and Reporting: Analysis of quality of reporting on CSR/ESG practices.

Employee Involvement: Gauge the level of employee participation and morale in CSR initiatives.

Mapping business goals with tangible outcomes

Board oversight of ESG, CSR and sustainability issues

Managerial accountability of responsible business practices

Supplier-centric initiatives

Sustainability reports as per standards, such as the GRI reports

Disclosure in financial filings

External assurance and impact assessment of responsible reporting

Employee-centric initiatives

Customer-centric initiatives

Community-centric initiatives

Corporate policies and management systems, such as a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), a formal policy on sustainable practices, a formal CSR policy, etc.

Why should you attend?

Opportunity to network with other CEOs

Increase sustainability sector network

Address the unique problems that come with the job, as well as gain context, and a fresh perspective.

Gain new ideas and share your views with other leaders.

Have realistic and up-to-date business information and guidance.

Generate opportunities for collaboration.

Gain an industry outlook on cutting-edge ideas and keeping up with emerging practices and procedures.

To learn how to use resources and tactics to deal with difficult circumstances.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Sustainability heads

CSR leaders

Presidents

CEOs

Executive Directors

Managing Directors

Country Heads

Key areas of focus

Speakers

Anshu Gupta

Founder
Goonj & Gram Swabhimaan

Bhuwan Ribhu

Advocate, Activist, Author

Bishwadeep Ghose

Managing Trustee & Country Director
Water for People Trust

Deepak Hanumantharayappa

Partner & Country Head
Ipsos Strategy 3

Dharmesh Gohel

Vice President CSR
Bansidhar & Ila Panda Foundation (BIPF)

Dr. Aditi Haldar

Director - South Asia
GRI

Dr. Balakrishna Pisupati

United Nations Environment Programme

Dr. Kiran Bedi

Founder
Navjyoti India Foundation and India Vision Foundation

Krishnan Komandur

CEO
Adar Poonawala Clean City Initiative

Madhusudhan Naik

Founder
Living Things

Mili Majumdar

Managing Director of Green Business Certification Institute and Senior Vice President
Innovation and Research US Green Business Council (USGBC)

Monu Jain

Partner, Credit Fund
Aavishkaar Capital

Parijat Chakraborty

India Lead - Public Affairs, Corporate Reputation, ESG, CSR
Ipsos

Rajashree Ivaturi

Partner
Ipsos Strategy 3

Ram Vaidyanathan

Associate Vice President and Head - Environmental Sustainability
Godrej Industries Group

Shaayak Chatterjee

Founder
Breathe ESG

Subha Sankar Chatterjee

Consulting Editor
ET Edge

Ujala Bedi Chaudhary

Director – Coalitions and Collaborations
Navjyoti India Foundation

Agenda

09.45 – 10.15
Registration/Networking and Tea/Coffee

10.20 – 10.30
Welcome address and Impact pledge ceremony

Speaker:

Subha Sankar Chatterjee, Consulting Editor, ET Edge

10.30 – 10.45
In conversation with Chief Guest: Empowering communities through leadership: Integrating ESG and CSR for holistic impact

Speaker:

Dr. Kiran Bedi, Founder, Navjyoti India and India Vision Foundation and Former Lieutenant Governor, Puducherry, India's First Woman IPS Officer

Moderator:

Subha Sankar Chatterjee, Consulting Editor, ET Edge

10.45 – 10.50
Ujala Bedi Chaudhary, Director – Coalitions and Collaborations, Navjyoti India Foundation

10.50 – 11.05
Unveiling of the Champions of CSR` Coffee Table Book 2024

11.05 – 11.15
Keynote Address: Sustainable and purpose driven change

Speaker:

Dr. Balakrishna Pisupati, United Nations Environment Program

11.15 – 12.00
Interactive Workshop: Can Reporting of ESG/ CSR/ SDG lead to Impact

Speaker:

Dr. Aditi Haldar, Director- South Asia, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

12.00 – 12.30
Exclusive Session: "Net-Zero Energy Buildings: Leveraging Certifications to Achieve Carbon Neutrality"

Speakers:

Mili Majumdar, Managing Director of Green Business Certification Institute and Senior Vice President, Innovation and Research US Green Business Council (USGBC)
HC Vinayaka, Vice President - Technical, EHS & Sustainability and Member- Management Committee, ITC Hotels
Madhusudhan Naik, Founder-Living Things, SINE IIT-B incubated company

Moderator:

Rajashree Ivaturi, Partner, Ipsos Strategy 3

12.30 – 12.50
Fire side chat: Building sustainable economies-Citizens of today and adults of tomorrow

Speakers:

Bhuwan Ribhu, Activist, Advocate and Author & Founder - Just Rights for Children
Subha Sankar Chatterjee, Consulting Editor, ET Edge

12.50 – 13.20
Leaders Dialogue: Evaluating and assessing Impact

Speakers:

Krishnan Komandur, Chief Executive Officer, Adar Poonawalla Clean City Initiative
Bishwadeep Ghose, Managing Trustee & Country Director, Water for People Trust
Dharmesh Gohel, Vice President CSR, Bansidhar & Ila Panda Foundation (BIPF)
Parijat Chakraborty, India Lead - Public Affairs, Corporate Reputation, ESG, CSR, Ipsos

13.20 – 14.10
Networking and Lunch

14.10 – 14.40
Special Session: The financial Impact of ESG - Investment, risk, and return

Speakers:

Monu Jain, Partner, Credit Fund, Aavishkaar Capital
Ram Vaidyanathan, Assistant Vice President and Head - Environmental Sustainability, Godrej Industries Group
Shaayak Chatterjee, Founder, Breathe ESG

Moderator: