India stands at a pivotal juncture in its journey towards sustainable growth, where environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles are becoming integral to business frameworks. SEBI’s commitment to fostering sustainability through Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) has played a significant role in making this possible.
As is evident from BRSR disclosures made by companies, they are increasingly incorporating ESG into their mission and values, endeavouring to fully integrate it into their strategy and operations. This aligns disclosures of companies with global ESG benchmarks and also emphasizes the role of Indian businesses in advancing the broad agenda of sustainability and ESG beyond climate change. Furthermore, the potential of BRSR disclosures to channelise responsible investments is driving meaningful change across the industry. Building on this momentum, FICCI is organising its much-anticipated 3rd edition of ESG Summit on Friday, 31stJanuary 2025 at Hotel The Lalit, Mumbai.
Mr Amarjeet Singh, Whole Time Member, SEBI has kindly agreed to deliver the Inaugural Address at the Summit.
Being organised under the aegis of FICCI Centre for Sustainability Leadership, this platform will bring together representatives from the Government, investor community, leading experts and businesses to share their perspective on the opportunities that ESG creates for expansion of existing businesses. The platform would also showcase India Inc.’s initiatives to mainstream ESG parameters for long-term value creation and mobilizing sustainable and green finance.
The Centre for Sustainability Leadership is a transformative initiative by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI). Launched in 2023, the Centre is designed to drive climate action in alignment with India’s net-zero ambitions, in line with the government’s Panchamrit framework. The Centre’s objective is to accelerate the sustainability journey of Indian businesses including small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups. Acting as a catalyst for change, the Centre facilitates adoption of climate solutions that promote sustainable consumption, circular economy, and climate technology innovations.
In alignment with the Government’s Mission LiFE mantra, the Centre is committed to encouraging businesses to embrace sustainable practices. The goal is to inspire companies to adopt pathways that drive sustainable production, consumption, and lifestyles while actively contributing to the fight against climate change.
The Centre’s Founding Members, Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) and HSBC India support its initiatives aimed at promoting decarbonization, green entrepreneurship, and nature-based solutions. Recognizing the crucial role of SMEs in the economy, the Centre advocates adoption of inclusive and sustainable practices amongst India’s SMEs, ensuring their integration into global value chains.
Supported by its Knowledge Partner, ECube Investment Advisors, the Centre highlights cutting-edge climate technologies from India’s start-up ecosystem, advancing circular economy principles and sustainable consumption patterns. Its bespoke training programs and workshops equip businesses with the tools to navigate the complexities of sustainability and help companies meet Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting requirements. Through its outreach initiatives, the Centre showcases global best practices and emerging policies. offering targeted interventions for technology adoption, and facilitating access to finance.
The Centre’s capacity-building efforts are accelerating the adoption of sustainable practices, paving the way for a greener, more resilient future for businesses across India.
For more information, please write to us at sustainability@ficci.com
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry
Established in 1927, FICCI is the largest and oldest apex business organisation in India. Its history is closely interwoven with India's struggle for independence, its industrialization, and its emergence as one of the most rapidly growing global economies. A non-government, not-for-profit organisation, FICCI is the voice of India's business and industry. From influencing policy to encouraging debate, engaging with policy makers and civil society, FICCI articulates the views and concerns of industry. It serves its members from the Indian private and public corporate sectors and multinational companies, drawing its strength from diverse regional chambers of commerce and industry across states, reaching out to over 2,50,000 companies. FICCI provides a platform for networking and consensus building within and across sectors and is the first port of call for Indian industry, policy makers and the international business community.
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