Speaker:

• Lucas L. Kamsuan, Joint Secretary, Department of Public Enterprises (DPE), Ministry of Finance

A dynamic discussion on how circular economy principles are revolutionizing India’s approach to resources and growth models. This discussion will explore innovative strategies that shift from resource extraction to regeneration, unlocking new opportunities for sustainable business practices, economic resilience, and environmental stewardship.

Speakers:

• Ashish Chaturvedi, Head, Sustainability, UNDP
• Amit Verma, Director, NITI Ayog, Green Energy Transition

This session will explore innovative strategies and technologies driving the transformation of India’s energy sector toward greater resilience and carbon neutrality.

Speakers:

• Dr Alok Sharma, Board Member and Director (R&D), Indian Oil Corporation
• Akash Tripathi, Managing Director, Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI)

Moderator:

• Deepak Krishnan, Deputy Program Director (Energy Program), WRI India

Mobilizing capital for responsible businesses is critical to driving sustainable growth and fostering positive social and environmental impact. By leveraging innovative financial instruments like green bonds and sustainabilitylinked loans, alongside supportive regulatory frameworks and risk mitigation strategies, we can unlock the investment needed to scale responsible enterprise transformation and build resilient, inclusive economies. This session will explore how capital markets can be harnessed to fuel responsible business practices that align profit with purpose.

Speakers:

• Vivek Sen, India Director, CPI Global
• Atin Biswas, Programme Director, Solid Waste Management and Circular Economy, CSE
• Shalabh Tandon, South Asia Regional Head of Operations & Climate Change, IFC – International Finance Corporation
• Upasana Rao, Partner, Corporate practice, Trilegal

Moderator:

• Amit Jain, Global Lead for Storage and Lead Energy Specialist, The World Bank

This panel brings together distinguished experts from corporate CSR leadership, grassroots nonprofits, government policy, academia, and community initiatives to explore how community-driven, impact-oriented CSR is reshaping India’s social development landscape. The discussion will showcase successful collaborations between businesses and local communities, spotlight innovative models, and address emerging trends in sustainable and inclusive CSR practices.

Speakers:

• Harsh Jaitli, CEO, Voluntary Action Network India (VANI)
• Bishwadeep Ghose, Managing Trustee, Water for People India Trust
• Dr. Neelam Gupta, President & CEO, AROH Foundation
• Sunil Dahiya, Executive Vice President, Skilling, Wadhwani Foundation
• Yash Magan Shethia, Director-Wildlife and Habitats Programme, WWF-India
• Puneet Bali, Executive Director, Smile Foundation
• Kanchan Sen, Country Head, Resource Mobilisation, HelpAge India

Speaker:

• Dr. Bhaskar Chatterjee, Father of India CSR and Sustainability, Former Secretary, Government of India, and Chairman, National Sustainability Reporting and Disclosures Committee, BIS

Moderator:

• Prof Rohan Sarma, Social Scientist & Senior Fellow, Centre for Responsible Business (CRB)

This panel brings together distinguished experts from energy sector to discuss the critical innovations, financing solutions, and policy instruments driving India’s energy sector evolution. The session highlights emerging clean energy technologies, investment trends, and collaborative frameworks vital for achieving a low-carbon, reliable energy future.

Speakers:

• Sarit Maheshwari, Chief Executive Officer, NTPC REL
• Deepak Gupta, Director Projects, GAIL India
• Shalu Agrawal, Director, Power Systems, Council on Energy, Environment and Water
• Neerav Nanavaty, Chief Executive Officer, BluPine Energy

This panel discussion will focus on how businesses can optimize their value chains to drive sustainable growth and create positive social impact. . The session will highlight approaches to integrate social impact into value chain activities from supporting inclusive supply chains to fostering community development that strengthen brand reputation, mitigate risks, and enable long-term business resilience.

Speakers:

• Rohit Vohra, Chief Executive Officer, Jindal Panther Cement
• Pankaj Satija, Executive Vice President, JSW Steel
• K. Ganesh, Director of Sustainability & Corporate Affairs, Bisleri International
• Dr. Vikas Yadvendu, Group Head CSR, ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India
• Swati Singh Sambyal, Expert, Capacity Development Global Waste, GRID-Arendal

Celebrate groundbreaking leaders and changemakers at the ET Edge Global Sustainability AllianceTransformation Series. Join us as we honor the trailblazes reshaping energy, circular economy, and CSR landscapes. This launch ignites a powerful movement toward sustainable and inclusive progress, inspiring all stakeholders to lead with purpose and achieve lasting impact.

• The Pioneers of Energy Transformation
• The Champions of Circular Revolution
• The Champions of CSR 2025
• Impactful CSR Leaders of India 2025