Past Edition

India ESG Summit

Name: India ESG Summit
Start: 2026-10-30T03:30:00.000Z
Location: Orchid Hotel, Mumbai

30 October 2026Orchid Hotel, Mumbai

Overview

About the event

Overview:

IBC India Sustainability & Net Zero Leadership Summit & Excellence Awards 2026 is a premier leadership platform bringing together business leaders, sustainability professionals, ESG experts, policymakers, investors, climate practitioners and transformation leaders to explore how organizations can move beyond sustainability commitments and translate them into measurable business impact.

As India advances towards a low-carbon, resource-efficient and resilient economy, organizations are being challenged to rethink how they operate, invest, innovate and create long-term value.

The Summit will examine the intersection of ESG, Net Zero, climate resilience, sustainable finance, circular economy, responsible supply chains, energy transition, technology and corporate governance.

The accompanying Excellence Awards will recognize organizations and individuals demonstrating outstanding leadership, innovation and measurable achievements in sustainability, ESG and Net Zero transformation.

The Summit aims to:

Accelerate the transition from ESG commitments to measurable outcomes.
Showcase practical strategies for achieving Net Zero and decarbonization goals.
Explore how sustainability can become a driver of business growth and competitiveness.
Address emerging challenges around climate risk, resilience and business continuity.
Promote responsible and sustainable supply chains and operations.
Examine the role of technology, AI, data and innovation in sustainability transformation.
Discuss the evolving landscape of ESG reporting, regulations and governance.
Connect organizations with leaders, practitioners and solution providers shaping India’s sustainable future.
Recognize organizations and individuals delivering demonstrable sustainability impact.

Panellist

Speakers

Conference Chair Person

Dr. Sanjay Kale

President

Bhilosa Industries Limited

Mr. Prabodha Acharya

Co-Chair, FICCI Environment & Climate Change Committee, Chief Sustainability Officer

JSW Group

Dr. Arvind Bodhankar

Chief Sustainability Officer

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India

Dr. Yogesh Sonawane

Vice President - Corporate Sustainability ( ESG)

HDFC Bank Limited.

Mr. Rajesh Vasudevan

Chief Corporate EHS and Sustainability at

Cipla

Ms. Ashwini Mavinkurve

Head - Sustainability & CSR, Automotive Business

SKF India Ltd.

Mr. Praveen Bansal

SH&E Business Partner - India Market,

Ecolab

Ms. Rajani Chavan

HSE Management Systems Lead South Asia

Bayer

AGENDA

Full day agenda

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Welcome Delegates & Registration

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Lighting Of Lamp & National Anthem And Introduction By IBC Host

10:20 AM - 10:35 AM

Mr. Neeraj Gupta, CEO, IENERGY

Topic: Driving Digital Transformation in ESG

10:40 AM - 11:30 AM

(Panel - 1)

Accelerating India’s Net Zero Journey: From Commitment to Measurable Impact:

Key Discussion Points:

India’s Net Zero roadmap and corporate commitments.
Decarbonisation strategies across manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, and services.
Renewable energy adoption and energy efficiency.
Carbon accounting, disclosure, and reporting.
Building resilient, low-carbon business models.

Moderator & Conference Chair Person: Dr Sanjay Kale, President Bhilosa Industries Limited

Panelist:

Ms. Renjini Liza Varghese, Founder and CEO of WriteCanvas, Chief Editor, esgnews.earth

Mr. Rajesh Vasudevan, Chief Corporate EHS and Sustainability at Cipla

Dr. Arvind Bodhankar, Chief Sustainability Officer, ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India

Dr. Sanjeev Mathur, Head of PMO & Principal ESG, Nokia

Mr. Saket Sah, Group Head Investor Relations and ESG, RP Sanjiv Goenka Group

Mr. Sujit Wagh, Global Lead Environment and Sustainability, Piramal Pharma Limited

11:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Networking & Tea / Coffee Break

11:50 AM - 12:05 PM

Ms. Ambalika Gupta, Co-Founder & Director of Sustainability, Snowkap

Topic: From Supplier Data to Sustainability Impact: Unlocking Scope 3 Emissions

12:10 PM - 1:00 PM

(Panel - 2)

ESG Leadership as a Business Imperative: Driving Sustainable Growth and Investor Confidence:

Key Discussion Points:

ESG as a boardroom priority.
Sustainable finance and green investments.
Governance, transparency, and regulatory compliance.
Responsible supply chains and stakeholder engagement.
Measuring ESG performance and business value.

Moderator : Ms. Ashwini Mavinkurve, Head - Sustainability & CSR, Automotive Business, SKF India Ltd.

Panelist:

Ms. Rajani Chavan, HSE Management Systems Lead South Asia, Bayer

Mr .Delzad Dinyar Tanaz Jivaasha, Deputy Vice President- Sustainability Risk Management and Investor Relations, ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited

Mr. Hemal Uchat, Partner : ESG Deals & Strategy PWC

Mr. Prabodha Acharya, Co-Chair, FICCI Environment & Climate Change Committee, Chief Sustainability Officer, JSW Group

Dr. Yogesh Sonawane, Vice President - Corporate Sustainability ( ESG) HDFC Bank Limited.

Mr. Santosh Shidhaye, Head Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Ecofy

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Pre Lunch Award Ceremony

1:30 PM - 2:25 PM

Lunch Break

2:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Dr. Arvind Bodhankar Chief Sustainability Officer ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India

2:50 PM - 3:45 PM

(Panel - 3)

Innovation, Technology & Circular Economy: Building Future-Ready Sustainable Enterprises:

Key Discussion Points:

AI, digitalisation, and IoT for sustainability.
Circular economy and zero-waste manufacturing.
Water stewardship and resource efficiency.
Green hydrogen, clean technologies, and carbon capture.
Collaboration between industry, government, and academia for climate innovation.

Moderator: Ms. Ruchi Birla, EHS&S Lead, India Sub Continent and R&D, Medtronic

Panelist:

Dr. Aditi Mishal, Lead ESG Welspun Enterprises

Mr. Atul Tendulkar, Senior Vice President – Property Operations, BGRE India

Dr. J.S.Sudarsan, Head School of Energy and Environment NICMAR University Pune Maharashtra India

Dr. Sudeb Mandal, Executive Director, Strategic Advisor in ESG, Sustainability & Climate, Quvia Labs Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. Saket Sah, Group Head Investor Relations and ESG, RP Sanjiv Goenka Group

3:50 PM - 4:05 PM