CII-ITC Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Development

3 days to go for 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐭 🌍 #RegisterNow On the occasion of World Wildlife Day, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) are proud to co-host the Conference on Action for Biodiversity Conservation: Investing in People and Planet. The session aims to drive meaningful action for biodiversity conservation by bringing together thought leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to discuss the critical role of biodiversity conservation in building a sustainable future for the planet. The deliberations will focus on: 🔹 Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet 🔹 Integrating Biodiversity Conservation into Business Strategy 🔹 Partnerships for Conservation 📅 Date: 03 March 2025 🏛 Location: Mumbai 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞! 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭. 📩 For registration and other details, please connect with sonia.dhamija@cii.in CII-ITC Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Development Seema Arora Shikhar Jain Banajyotsna Baruah Sonia Dhamija Pravir Deshmukh Saurabh Kumar Kashish Madan #BiodiversityConservation #SustainableFuture #HealthyPlanet #CIICESD #IBCA #ClimateAction #WorldWildlifeDay

𝐈𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠? Through the award, the Confederation of Indian Industry is providing a platform to brands, retailers, importers, and converters/packaging manufacturers to be acknowledged, recognised, and rewarded for their innovations that support the transition towards a circular economy for plastic packaging in India. Details, including award categories, eligibility, and application process, are available at https://lnkd.in/gUH-QF5m The 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 to submit your organisation’s Expression of Interest is 🗓 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 – 28 February 2025 – accessible at https://lnkd.in/gxG6An3Y 📩 For queries, please write to ciiplasticpackagingawards@cii.in Nandini Kumar, Shourjomay Chatterjee, Abhishek Pawar, Ardra Reba Sam, Shama Parveen, Omkar Gaonkar, Samuel Augustin CII-ITC Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Development

♻ 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐚𝐭 𝐚 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞! ♻ Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is enabling businesses to 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲, 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 their 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞-𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 (𝐒𝐮𝐏) 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧—paving the way for sustainable alternatives.   255 𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 certified as SuP-free 12,000+ 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 sensitized   As part of this initiative, the CII team assessed Larsen & Toubro’s Hazira operations in January 2025 to evaluate their plastic waste management practices. L&T is demonstrating innovative strategies for reducing plastic waste and implementing sustainable alternatives, reinforcing its commitment to environmental stewardship. This visit not only validated their efforts but also set a benchmark for other organizations to follow. Interested in learning more about CII’s SuP-Free Certification? Reach out to 𝐊𝐚𝐯𝐲𝐚 𝐘𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐯 at kavya.yadav@cii.in. Together, we can drive 𝐜𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 and 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭. #Sustainability #SingleUsePlasticFree #EnvironmentalLeadership #CircularEconomy #CII #CIICESD #SustainableDevelopment #CarbonFootprint #SingleUsePlastics #ESG #SuPs CII-ITC Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Development Seema Arora Shikhar Jain Santosh Kumar Yadav Pooja Singh Digambar Chavan, PhD Kavya Singh Yadav Neha Kaushik

📢 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐒𝐑 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬! 🌟 Join the Open Forum on CSR – an interactive one-hour session, designed to address all your Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) queries. This is a fantastic opportunity for CSR professionals from the industry to gain insights and guidance from experts. 📅 Date: 7th March 2025  🕒 Time: 3:00 pm- 4:00 pm Session Highlights: ✅ In-depth knowledge of the latest CSR trends and regulations  ✅ Direct interaction with leading CSR experts  ✅ Answers to your pressing CSR questions  ✅ Networking opportunities with fellow CSR professionals  ✅ Insights on best practices for CSR compliance and implementation  ✅ Strategies for effective project management and evaluation  ✅ Tips on enhancing the impact of your CSR initiatives  To Register: Participants can submit up to 5 queries to the email IDs mentioned below. They will then receive a confirmation email with the webinar details. 📧 Send your queries to: anoushka.jha@cii.in / kavita.kathait@cii.in Don't miss this chance to empower yourself with essential CSR knowledge and take your initiative to the next level! #CSR #OpenForum #CorporateResponsibility #CommunityEngagement #SustainableDevelopment #CSRInsights #Networking Confederation of Indian Industry CII-ITC Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Development Seema Arora Shikhar Jain Anoushka Jha Kavita Kathait

𝐂𝐈𝐈-𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲: 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, geo-political shifts, supply chain disruptions, and environmental challenges increase operational risks. Circular business models can mitigate these risks, boost profitability and create new employment opportunities. Be a part of the virtual training session on Circular Economy: Theory to Practice , organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) through the CII-ITC Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Development to sensitise the industry on the principles of circular economy. Session details: 🗓 Wednesday, 5 March 2025 🕙1000 to 1300 hours 💵 INR 5,000 + taxes Group discounts are available for three or more participants from the same organisation. Earn a CII certificate upon successful completion of an online assessment. To register, please contact Asha Joseph at asha.joseph@cii.in Seema Arora Shikhar Jain Nandini Kumar Shourjomay Chatterjee Abhishek Pawar Ardra Reba Sam Shama Parveen Omkar Gaonkar Samuel Augustin Asha Joseph #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #CIICESD #SupplyChain #EmploymentOpportunity

𝐈𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠? Through the award, the Confederation of Indian Industry is providing a platform to brands, retailers, importers, and converters/packaging manufacturers to • Bring recognition to their organisations’s work in creating circular plastic packaging • Inspire further innovations in their organisation and the packaging sector at large • Contribute to India’s vibrant research and innovation environment for plastic packaging Details, including award categories, eligibility, and application process, are available at https://lnkd.in/gUH-QF5m The 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 to submit your organisation’s Expression of Interest is 🗓 Friday, 28 February 2025, accessible at https://lnkd.in/gxG6An3Y 📩 For queries, please write to ciiplasticpackagingawards@cii.in Nandini Kumar, Shourjomay Chatterjee, Abhishek Pawar, Ardra Reba Sam Shama Parveen, Omkar Gaonkar, Samuel Augustin CII-ITC Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Development

5 days to go for 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐭 🌍 #RegisterNow On the occasion of World Wildlife Day, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) are proud to co-host the Conference on Action for Biodiversity Conservation: Investing in People and Planet. The session aims to drive meaningful action for biodiversity conservation by bringing together thought leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to discuss the critical role of biodiversity conservation in building a sustainable future for the planet. The deliberations will focus on: 🔹 Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet 🔹 Integrating Biodiversity Conservation into Business Strategy 🔹 Partnerships for Conservation 📅 Date: 03 March 2025 🏛 Location: Mumbai Limited seats available! Register today to reserve your spot. 📩 For registration and other details, please connect with sonia.dhamija@cii.in CII-ITC Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Development Seema Arora Shikhar Jain Banajyotsna Baruah Sonia Dhamija Pravir Deshmukh Saurabh Kumar Kashish Madan SP YADAV Praveen Garg Soumitra Dasgupta Praveen Pardeshi Charan Singh Ahuja Sanjaya Mariwala BALAJI B Anirban Ghosh Suhas Budhe sejal wohra SV Ramarao Himal Tewari Vishal Bhavsar Shwetank Singh Thakur S Pherwani Vishal Kamat Praveer Sinha Jamshyd N Godrej Pankaja Gopinath Munde Brajesh Singh Ben V Clement Pawan Jai Singh Sarita Subramanyam #BiodiversityConservation #SustainableFuture #HealthyPlanet #CIICESD #IBCA #ClimateAction #WorldWildlifeDay

📢 Inviting All CSR Professionals! 🌟 Get your Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) questions answered in an interactive open forum, where experts will address the queries and provide valuable insights to help you navigate the world of CSR. Professionals working in Corporate CSR teams or Corporate Foundations are invited to submit a maximum of 5 queries to the email addresses mentioned below. A confirmation email with joining details will be sent to all registered participants. 📅 Last date for receiving queries: 5th March 2025 📅 Date: 7th March 2025 🛡 Duration: One Hour ⏰ Time: 3PM-4PM   Why Join the Session? ✅Stay updated with the latest CSR trends and regulations ✅Opportunity to interact with our experts ✅Clarify doubts on various aspects of CSR ✅Network and cross-industry learning and collaboration   Send in your queries to anoushka.jha@cii.in / kavita.kathait@cii.in Confederation of Indian Industry CII-ITC Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Development Seema Arora Shikhar Jain Anoushka Jha Kavita Kathait

The CII-ITC Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Development (CESD) is at the forefront of shaping a sustainable future for Indian Industry. It empowers businesses and stakeholders to create long-term sustainable value by catalysing innovative ideas and solutions. To accelerate the transition, CESD works with policymakers, business leaders and thought leaders through six Transformational Pathways: Advancing Creation of a Circular Economy Facilitating an Enabling Ecosystem for ESG Reporting Enhancing Solutions for Clean Air Building Climate Resilience and a Low-Carbon Economy Accelerating Nature-Positive Actions Fostering Dialogues, Engagements, and Knowledge Exchange To find out more about CESD's transformational pathways, click here: https://lnkd.in/gbjcsxtH Confederation of Indian Industry Seema Arora Shikhar Jain Swati Tewari Swati Sulagna Mohit Sharma Pravir Deshmukh Nandini Kumar Dr. Jasleen Bhatti #Sustainability #ClimateAction #CircularEconomy #ESG #SustainableBusiness #CIICESD #SustainableDevelopment #AirQuality #Biodiversity #CESDEngage

1 day to go for the session on 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞-𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 #RegisterNow Nature-related risks and opportunities for businesses are becoming crucial because of the changing regulations, investor requirements, trade policies and meeting consumer expectations. Enterprises are adopting global frameworks such as the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) and the Global Biodiversity Framework to assess the risk and develop a roadmap to create opportunities. Join the insightful virtual session jointly organised by the CII Initiative India Business & Biodiversity Initiative (IBBI) and TNFD, where industry leaders will share their perspectives and experiences on managing nature-related risks and opportunities. 📅 Date: 26 February 2025 🕒 Time: 2:30-3:30 pm 🎙 Esteemed Speakers who will be a part of the discussion panel:  Mr Tajeshwar S. Goyal, CFA, Market Engagement Lead (APAC), Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD)  Mr David Croft, Head of Sustainability, Reckitt  Ms Vaishnavi Prabhakaran, Head of Sustainability, TATA Power  Ms Rinika Grover, Head of Sustainability and CSR, Apollo Tyres Ltd Click here to register for the session - https://lnkd.in/gYAcDHEk   Don’t miss the opportunity to learn how to integrate nature-based approaches into business strategies from industry pioneers. #Sustainability #TNFD #CII #CESD #IBBI #Biodiversity #BusinessImpact #SustainableFuture Seema Arora Shikhar Jain Pravir Deshmukh Saurabh Kumar Kashish Madan CFA Tony Goldner Andra E. Candice Dott Confederation of Indian Industry CII-ITC Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Development