Events
Industry Dialogue on ESG: Reporting Challenges and the Path Forward
ESG reporting is the disclosure of the impact of a business on environmental, social, and;corporate governance and a collection of factors that can materially affect a business. As ESG;reporting gains momentum in India, the regulatory framework matures. India has a range of;ESG challenges, like many other developing countries, due to its population size, socioeconomic;diversity, and aspirations of economic success. Yet, India has evolved a lot in the;ESG space and is improving rapidly, given the strong direction set by the market regulator,;the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). Compared with leading economies and;keeping in line with global trends, India fares highly in ESG disclosures and is one of the;countries where reporting is mandatory instead of voluntary.;The central focus of this proposed workshop is how we accelerate ESG reporting and its;challenges. In the previous edition of this workshop held in Chennai on 24th May 2024, several;challenges were identified by industry members representing various sectors, including;automobiles, fertilizer, cement, finance and manufacturing. These include data;inconsistencies and measurement accuracies to document and report key metrics, the need;for ESG knowledge across the workforce, including awareness and skilling needs, and;ensuring fairness across industries and sectors in comparing relevant metrics, cost of;regulatory compliance as well as cost of implementing technologies to achieve net-zero.
Carbon Zero Challenge Grand Expo
Carbon Zero Challenge teams showcase their cutting-edge products and prototypes at the Grand Expo. A chance to witness eco-innovations that are shaping a sustainable future! The top 5 teams from the 4th cohort of Carbon Zero Challenge (CZC 4.0) are selected and awarded seed grants of up to INR 10 Lakhs. ;This year’s event coincides with World Sustainability Day, making it the perfect opportunity to celebrate breakthrough eco-innovative solutions!;📅 Date: 26th, 27th and 28th October 2024;📍 Venue: IIT Madras;Let’s come together to encourage these brilliant minds and be part of the movement towards a sustainable future!
Sustainability for Indian Businesses
Registrations open till November 5, 2024.;;With climate-related risks and associated multi-level resource pressures posing a real threat to industry worldwide, bringing sustainability into planning and execution is an opportunity of growth for industries. Be it value-driven, compliance-driven or mandate-driven, there is a growing realization within the industrial sector in India that value can be created in facilitating sustainable pathways and reinvested towards the growth of companies and industry at large. The trade-off between sustainability and profitability, however, continues to be a hurdle and both “top-down” and “bottom-up” reforms are warranted in all the four pillars of sustainability – Mitigation, Adaptation, Recovery, and Innovation – and their effectual and just implementation to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).;;The goal of the program is to familiarize learners with the multi-dimensional nature of sustainability in connection with its real-world implications. Through communicating the existing (and upcoming) toolkit for imagining sustainable Industry Landscape in India at the backdrop of India’s changing policy frameworks, the course inculcates a systemic view into sustainability in tandem with equipping learners to ideate practical sustainable scenarios for their respective businesses.
International Conference on Advanced Ceramics for Sustainability
The International Conference on Advanced Ceramics for Sustainability (Cera4s) explores the potential of advanced ceramics to address global sustainability challenges. The conference delves into three key themes: Energy, Environment, and Health. It is intended to have five special sessions that will showcase cutting-edge research in these areas, which enable fostering collaboration among leading researchers, industry experts and scientists. ; ;Nestled in the vibrant city of Chennai, India it will be held at IIT Madras, a premier institute of technology which is an institution of national importance providing a perfect backdrop for this forward-looking conference. In association with the School of Sustainability, IIT Madras and the Ceramics Technologies for Futuristic Mobility (IoE Research Center), and co-organised by AC Tech, Anna University, InCerS Tamil Nadu Chapter and C-MET, Hyderabad this event promises a stimulating exchange of ideas, exploration of cutting-edge advancements, and collaboration opportunities to shape the future of sustainable ceramics.
