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The International Institute of Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility (IICSR) concluded two Sustainability Dialogues in Delhi and Mumbai, positioning them as preparatory engagements for the International Net Zero Summit (INZS) 2026, scheduled to be held in Goa in January.
The dialogues brought together senior corporate leaders, policymakers, academicians and sustainability practitioners to examine how organisations are responding to growing regulatory, investor and stakeholder expectations on ESG and climate action.
Delhi Dialogue Emphasises Execution and Policy Alignment
The Delhi dialogue was held at the AEPTA Golf Course, Dhaula Kuan, with discussions focused on translating sustainability commitments into operational and governance-level outcomes. Speakers included Praveen Karn, Head of Sustainability, Minda Corporation; Rajesh Srivastava, Chairman, Prowess Advisors; Bharati Joshi, CEO, Grameen Foundation for Social Impact; Vivek Prakash, Senior Vice President and Head, CSR, Jubilant Ingrevia; Prakash Tewari, Member, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change; and Dr K K Upadhyay, Professor and Chairperson, Centre for Sustainability and CSR, BIMTECH.
Discussions examined challenges in ESG execution, integration of CSR with business strategy, social impact measurement and the role of policy frameworks in enabling corporate sustainability action. Participants underscored the need for stronger execution frameworks, clearer accountability within organisations and closer coordination between industry, government and academic institutions to scale sustainability outcomes. The dialogue also highlighted the growing importance of professional capacity-building to support India’s climate and ESG ambitions.
The session concluded with a certificate award ceremony recognising sustainability professionals for their contributions to ESG and CSR initiatives.
Mumbai Dialogue Focuses on Governance and Talent Readiness
The Mumbai dialogue, organised in collaboration with the Bombay Management Association (BMA), was held at BMA’s Churchgate premises and centred on board-level engagement, ESG leadership and evolving career pathways in sustainability. The panel featured Vikesh Walia, CEO, Board Stewardship; Leena Pillai, Lead–ESG and CSR, ICICI Bank; Prachi Balchandani, Global Talent Acquisition Lead, Packfora; Shalini Singh, Independent Director; and Dr Jagmohan Rishi, President, BMA.
Speakers discussed the increasing role of boards in overseeing sustainability performance, the need for stronger governance structures; and the rapid expansion of ESG-related roles across sectors. Key outcomes included consensus on the need for enhanced board literacy on ESG issues, clearer linkage between sustainability strategy and business risk management, and structured leadership development to build a future-ready ESG talent pipeline. The discussion also reflected on global Net Zero trends and their implications for Indian companies.
The event concluded with a certificate award ceremony recognising professionals working across ESG, governance and sustainability domains.
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