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As India moves toward its vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047, Green Growth has become essential to achieving sustainable and inclusive development. It promotes economic progress while safeguarding the environment, emphasising clean energy, resource efficiency, and innovation. Green growth not only addresses climate change but also fosters job creation, sustainable industries, and resilient ecosystems. By embracing this approach, India can ensure that its journey toward becoming a developed nation is both environmentally responsible and future-ready.
Keeping this context in mind, Bombay Chamber, under the aegis of its Sustainability Committee, organised its Annual Sustainability Conclave themed Green Growth for a Viksit Bharat on December 13th, 2024, at the St. Regis Hotel, Mumbai. Over 85 delegates attended the Sustainability Conclave, including a dynamic lineup of Directors, CXOs, CSOs, Managing Directors, and CEOs, making it a power-packed gathering of industry leaders.
The conclave opened with remarks by Pinky Mehta, President of the Bombay Chamber and CFO of Aditya Birla Capital Ltd., followed by a keynote address by Lt. Gen. Pawan Chadha, VSM, General Officer Commanding (Maharashtra, Gujarat & Goa Area), who provided valuable insights into India’s sustainable development journey and how the armed forces is working towards a sustainable army.
The first panel discussion, moderated by Sachin Jain, CEO India and Southeast Asia of Cleantech Renewable Assets, explored business opportunities for green growth. The panel included distinguished speakers such as Anjali Bansal, Founder of Avaana Capital; Amit Kumar Sinha, MD & CEO of Mahindra Lifespace Developers; Vineet Rai, Founder of Aavishkaar Group; and Deepesh Nanda, President of Renewables at Tata Power and MD & CEO of Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited.
A fireside chat on the topic Carbon Credits: The India Story featured Anirban Ghosh, Chairperson of the Sustainability Committee of the Bombay Chamber and Head of the Centre for Sustainability at Mahindra University, in conversation with Dr. Rambabu Paravastu, Advisor to Greenko Group and the World Bank Group, and GC Advisory Chairperson of the Forum for Sustainable Enterprises.
The second panel discussion focused on navigating an evolving BRSR landscape. Moderated by Smitha Hari, President (India) of auctusESG, the session featured prominent panelists including Anirban Ghosh, Chairperson of the Sustainability Committee of the Bombay Chamber and Head of the Centre for Sustainability at Mahindra University; S Lakshminarayanan, Executive Director (Sustainable Development) of Indian Oil Corporation; and Santosh Kumar Singh, Chief Sustainability Officer of Larsen & Toubro.
The conclave concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Sandeep Khosla, Director General of the Bombay Chamber.
