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FICCI believes that it is essential to secure the proactive participation and involvement of businesses and people for improving environment quality. Adoption of clean, climate and health friendly technologies in every sphere of activity is of paramount importance in enabling environmental improvement. FICCI's Environment Division has taken up a broad spectrum of initiatives to address industry's issues pertaining to environment and climate change.
The FICCI Environment and Climate Change Division works on policy and regulatory issues pertaining to environment, and also works on environmental projects with various national and international agencies, organizes outreach events, training programmes and workshops for industry awareness on issues pertaining to environment and climate change.
FICCI believes that it is essential to secure the proactive participation and involvement of businesses and people for improving environment quality. Adoption of clean, climate and health friendly technologies in every sphere of activity is of paramount importance in enabling environmental improvement. FICCI's Environment Division has taken up a broad spectrum of initiatives to address industry's issues pertaining to environment and climate change.
The FICCI Environment and Climate Change Division works on policy and regulatory issues pertaining to environment, and also works on environmental projects with various national and international agencies, organizes outreach events, training programmes and workshops for industry awareness on issues pertaining to environment and climate change.
FICCI's Engagement
FICCI’s Role in the Environment Space
The Environment Division aims at serving its members from the Indian private and public corporate sectors and multinational companies, drawing its strength from diverse industry across states, reaching out to over 25 sectors with 31 members through Subgroups operating under the aegis of the Environment Committee. It 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.
FICCI has a special focus on five main thematic areas in the space of environment:
- Waste Management (E-waste, Hazardous, Plastic, MSW, Biomedical) - It encompasses broad spectra of environment for all stakeholders across all waste streams
- Environment & Forest Clearances - Fast tracking of the environment and forest clearances for industrial projects
- Corporate Sustainability - Need to integrate concerns of environment and society in larger business strategy and linking corporate sustainability with larger sustainable development goals
- Biodiversity - Implications of industry on biodiversity for regulatory framework and biodiversity conservation and management
FICCI's Role in the Climate Action
FICCI has been playing a proactive role in climate change related policy advocacy, outreach, thought leadership and representation in international platforms as a voice of business and industry in India for more than a decade. This role has been deepened by the FICCI Climate Change Task Force (CCTF) since 2007. The Task Force, rechristened as FICCI Climate Change Committee in 2018 to take forward FICCI’s engagement in this space to a higher level and to ensure India’s leading position on its nationally-determined targets under Paris Agreement with proactive actions on all fronts and not just emission reductions. FICCI’s climate work further emphasises on international collaboration and developing consensus on policy and fiscal measures to bring forth a good degree of balance on all pillars as per the rulebook of the Paris Agreement, starting from mitigation, to adaptation and finance.
- FICCI is an accredited Observer organisation under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
- FICCI is also Member of the NDC Implementation Committee of MOEFCC, GoI and the Sub Committee on Mitigation (NDC is Nationally Determined Contributions under the Paris Agreement (pledged by each country based on country specific priorities and circumstances)
- FICCI has successfully led business delegations to several UNFCCC Conference of Parties (COPs) to present the voice of Indian Business and Industry. FICCI has been at the COPs in Bali, Poznan, Cancun, Copenhagen, Paris, Marrakesh, Bonn and Katowice
- FICCI hosted the India edition of the global Business and Climate Summit (BCS) in 2017 in New Delhi, a high-level annual forum to create vision for climate action convening global business leaders. Total 75 speakers participated in BCS. 30 CEOs of leading global and Indian companies (including global CEOs of EDF, ENGIE, Michelin, TOTAL, Saint Gobain and Indian CEOs of Unilever, thyssenkrupp, TCE, Schneider, Shell) and Union Ministers from India (Dr Harsh Vardhan, Mr Piyush Goyal and Mr Dharmendra Pradhan) addressed the India Business and Climate Summit
- FICCI organises India’s only flagship event for business and industry in climate change – ‘India Climate Policy and Business Conclave’ annually since 2007 in partnership with the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC), GoI (Other partners include Federal Environment Ministry of Germany (BMU); GIZ and the World Bank Group)
Team Leader
Vikram Kotru
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Sep
Press Release
Imperative to imbibe nature and culture in work culture to achieve prosperity: Ashwini Kumar Choubey, MoS, MoEF&CC
Jul
Event
B4E: Business for Environment - 4th Webinar on Rethinking the Plastic Paradigm: Plastic Waste Management & Alternatives to Plastic
Jun
Event
Webinar on International Standards on Sustainability Reporting
Event
B4E: Business for Environment - 3rd Webinar on Harnessing Benefits of Nature Based Solutions (NbS) for Ecosystem Restoration
May
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B4E: Business for Environment - 2nd Webinar on Co-existing Biodiversity & Business for Long Term Sustainability
Apr
Event
B4E: Business for Environment - 1st Webinar Recycling as the 7th Resource for Future Economy
Mar
Feb
Press Release
India is a laboratory for the World in Just Transition: Jennifer Morgan, State Secretary and Special Envoy for International Climate Action, Federal Foreign Office of Germany
Nov
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Experts Urge Co-creation, Upskilling and Shared values for Clean Energy Access at COP27
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Energy Efficiency, Electrification and Renewable Energy leading India to Secure Net-Zero Pathway: Lalit Bohra, Joint Secretary, MNRE
Sep
Press Release
Time for India to lead the sustainable consumption of resources globally: C K Mishra, Former Secretary, MoEF&CC
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Climate change should be called 'climate crisis': Resident Representative, UNDP
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Training Workshop on 'Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in Plastics and Packaging Waste in India'
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Training Workshop on 'Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in Plastics and Packaging Waste in India'
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Training Workshop on 'Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in Plastics and Packaging Waste in India'
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Training Workshop on 'Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in Plastics and Packaging Waste in India'
Mar
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FICCI Webinar on Ecosystem for E-waste Management in India - Current Regulatory Framework & Corporate Response
Feb
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FICCI Webinar on Ecosystem for E-waste Management in India - Current Regulatory Framework & Corporate Response
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FICCI Webinar on Effectiveness & Sustainability of Plastic Waste Management in India
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Ecosystem for E-waste Management in India - Current Regulatory Framework & Corporate Response
Jan
Event
Current Scenario of Plastics Waste Management Regulations in India and Corporate Response
Dec
Event
Corporate India and the New Focus on ESG
Event
Current Scenario of Plastics Waste Management Regulations in India and Corporate Response
Nov
Press Release
Long-term strategy underway to meet India's 2070 targets under Paris Agreement: Secretary, MoEF&CC, GoI
Event
Current Scenario of Plastics Waste Management Regulations in India and Corporate Response
Event
Outcomes of COP26: Implications for Indian Industry
Event
Driving Climate Action through Disclosure: BRSR as Bedrock for ESG Action in India
Aug
Study
Drivers of Sustainable Finance for India: Report of India-UK Sustainable Finance Working Group
Jun
Event
Webinar on "Ecosystem Restoration & Role of Business"
Mar
Event
Second Ramphal Institute International Conference on 'Policies and Strategies for Combating Air Pollution in Commonwealth Countries'
Jan
Press Release
Govt of India through PLI scheme to provide incentives to the tune of USD 26 billion to meet SDGs: Amitabh Kant
Event
Report Launch: India-UK Sustainable Finance Working Group
Oct
Press Release
UK-India Investing for Growth Forum
Sep
Event
Impact of COVID-19 on Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals
Aug
Event
Masterclass on Biodiversity Regulations & Management
Jul
Press Release
Diversification and adoption of technology crucial for promoting vegetable farming: Horticulture Commissioner
Jun
Press Release
Govt's priority is to develop indigenous, sustainable & economically viable transportation system: Nitin Gadkari
Study
Theme Report 1: Urban Transformation for Healthier, Inclusive Lifestyles and Efficient, Resilient, Prosperous Cities
Study
Theme Report 5: Avoid Vehicle Kilometres for Commuting, Shopping and Accessing Services
Event
Launch Event for Roadmap for Low Carbon & Sustainable Mobility In India
Event
Webinar on Impact of Lockdown on Air Quality in Commonwealth Countries: Lessons Learned for Policy Action
Event
Impact of COVID-19 on Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals
Mar
Event
Conference on Business & Biodiversity : Making Biodiversity and Ecosystem Management Integral to Business
Feb
Press Release
Industry to focus on economically viable technologies, alternate fuel solutions to support public transportation - Nitin Gadkari
Dec
Press Release
Indian Railways moving towards deep decarbonization pathways - Principal ED, Railway Board
Press Release
Railways needs $600 billion by 2030 to NDC goal on freight - Principal ED, Railway Board
Nov
Press Release
Cut investment barriers to supercharge Indian green finance sector: City of London Corporation-FICCI report
Aug
Press Release
Industries can make money reclaiming 90 million hectares degraded land: Anil Kumar Jain, Special Secretary, Ministry of Environment
Event
Conference on Role of Business and Industry in Land Restoration, Utilisation of Degraded and Wasted Land
Apr
Study
ISC-FICCI Sanitation Awards 2019 - A photo journey recognizing the distinguished award winning stories
Mar
Event
Call for Startups on sustainable Mobility: Launch of the Indian Edition of the Global Startup Challenge to Movin'On 2019
Feb
Press Release
Appropriate & cost-effective technology vital to curb stubble burning: C. K. Mishra, Secretary, MoEF&CC
Event
Curbing Stubble Burning: Making Solutions Work
Press Release
Marine litter, SDG monitoring, forestry and adaptation key areas for Indo-German collaboration on environment: Dr. Harsh Vardhan
Jan
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Launch of National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) By Ministry Of Environment, Forest and Climate Change a Landmark Step
Dec
Oct
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Govt. working on a regulatory framework to facilitate climate change mitigation efforts of industry: MoEFCC Secretary C K Mishra
Sep
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India and EU - Co-Creation of Projects in alignment with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on Clean Energy and Climate Change
Aug
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State Level Workshop on Credit Financing for accelerated Water and Sanitation coverage in Madhya Pradesh
Jun
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India committed to sustainable, green development in raising living standards: PM Modi
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Strong business case for corporates to build an ethos to strengthen sustainability: Drinking Water & Sanitation Secretary
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World Environment Day 2018 Celebrations Kick Off
May
Event
AIIB Lead Up Event in Pune on Water and Sanitation
Apr
Study
ISC-FICCI Sanitation Awards 2018: A photo journey recognizing the distinguished award winning stories
Mar
Event
Green Finance Roundtable - Scaling up Green Finance Flows Through India-UK Collaboration
Press Release
Corporates need to look at sustainable development issues relevant to different regions of the country: MoS for Corporate Affairs
Press Release
India needs to find unique solutions to address climate change and take forward the sustainability agenda: Environment Secretary
Dec
Press Release
The International Solar Alliance Enters into Force Today
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Meeting with Mr. Upendra Tripathy, Interim Director General of International Solar Alliance
Oct
Press Release
PM likely to inaugurate Global Renewable Energy Investors Meet and Expo 2017
Sep
Press Release
Enabling technology in fossil fuel plants, transition to renewable energy and improved forest cover reduced India's carbon footprints says Environment Secy. Jha
Aug
Press Release
Govt. ready to fully finance carbon capture technology: Piyush Goyal
Apr
Event
ISC-FICCI Sanitation Awards & India Sanitation Conclave
Press Release
Integrated approach of Govt., industry and other stakeholders vital to meet India's INDCs as part of post-2020 climate actions: UNFCCC Executive Secretary
Mar
Event
The India Climate Policy and Business Conclave
Feb
Event
Call for Submissions: ISC-FICCI Sanitation Awards 2017
Press Release
Indian Green Bonds Council launches 2017 program to help meet national climate and development objectives
Dec
Press Release
Launch of Legislators-Business Forum on Low Carbon Local Area Development, A Unique Bottom-Up Model of Partnership
Nov
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FICCI Side Event on Climate Finance at the India Pavilion, COP 22
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FICCI Discusses Scope of India-Africa Cooperation to Achieve Energy & Climate Goals at COP 22
Sep
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India-Canada Cleantech Roundtable by FICCI and High Commission of Canada in India
Jul
Apr
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FICCI-UNEP Conference on Delivering a Sustainable Financial System in India
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India Sustainability Conclave 2016
Press Release
Govt. committed to facilitate 'Ease of Doing Responsible Business', says Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar
Mar
Jan
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'International Solar Alliance and Mission Innovation, forged on the sidelines of COP 21, will unlock private sector opportunities in clean energy' - says Secretary Ashok Lavasa
Dec
Press Release
FICCI Suggests Vehicle Replacement Policy to End Uncertainty and Check Pollution
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FICCI joins Green Infrastructure Investment Coalition at COP21 in Paris
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High powered FICCI Delegation visit to COP 21, Paris
Nov
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FICCI unveils CEOs Pledge on Climate Responsibility ahead of UNFCCC COP21 in Paris
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FICCI delegation to Washington DC on promoting economic diplomacy and cooperation on climate change
Sep
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FICCI submits report to Government on 'Industry Perspectives on INDCs and Corporate Initiatives on Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation in India'
Aug
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Urgent action needed to accelerate alignment of financial system to transit to a low carbon economy
Jul
Press Release
French Special Envoy for COP 21 confident about the successful Paris outcome at a business interactive session at FICCI
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Industry Consultation on India's Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) for Climate Change
Jun
Event
Call for Entries and Mentors - UNIDO GEF MSME FICCI Global Cleantech Innovation Programme 2015
May
Press Release
FICCI Suggests Sharing of the Subsidy between Centre and States to Replace Old Diesel Vehicle
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FICCI Note for Replacement Policy for Diesel Commercial Vehicles
Mar
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India prefers 'aspirational' rather than 'prescriptive' approach to global environment concerns: Vice President of India
Press Release
Two-day International Conference on Global Environmental Issues to begin on March 14 in New Delhi
Feb
Press Release
"Designing a Sustainable Financial System for India"
Nov
Study
Building a sustainable financial system to serve India's development needs: Executive Briefing
Aug
Event
FICCI Leadership Calls-on Shri Prakash Javadekar, Minister for Environment, Forests and Climate Change
Jul
Press Release
FICCI applauds the launch of web portal by the Ministry of Environment & Forests for online submission of proposals for forest clearance
Jun
Press Release
FICCI compliments government's moves to balance environment & development imperatives
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On-line environment clearance mechanism, a path breaking step by the new Government
May
Event
KPMG's GRI Certified Training Programme organised by FICCI on GRI G 4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines
Apr
Press Release
FICCI writes to Chief Election Commissioner on Environment & Forest Clearance Process
Event
FICCI Delegation to World Green Economy Summit
Mar
Event
'KPMG's GRI Certified Training Programme on GRI G 4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines'
Feb
Dec
Event
KPMG's GRI Certified Training Programme on Sustainability Reporting Organised by FICCI
Oct
Sep
Policy
FICCI Suggests 7-Point Package to Enhance State-Level Climate Change Initiatives
May
Event
INDIA GEF MSME UNIDO Cleantech Programme for SMEs Fostering Clean Technology Innovation in India
Apr
Press Release
Durban Platform for Enhanced Action on Climate Change
Policy
Industry recommends upholding the principle of equity, having a transparent compliance regime and giving centrality to market based mechanisms
Press Release
Industry recommends upholding the principle of equity, having a transparent compliance regime and giving centrality to market based mechanisms
Press Release
FICCI White Paper suggests creation of separate window under National Clean Energy Fund to facilitate funds flow to solar energy projects
Mar
Press Release
Carbon market experts stress need to simplify CDM procedures , adopt standardized criteria for sustainable development: FICCI Survey
Survey
FICCI Survey on 'Reformed CDM and Transition to New Market Mechanisms'
Feb
Dec
Press Release
Indian corporates seek clarity from Doha for market mechanisms, CDM Policy Dialogue makes key recommendations including a stabilization fund for carbon credits
Event
FICCI Climate Change Business Delegation to UNFCCC COP-18
Oct
Press Release
Biodiversity clearance norms would add another layer of complexity for industry: FICCI
Sep
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Dec
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Second Commitment Period of the Kyoto Protocol is the Biggest Triumph at Durban: Says FICCI
Nov
Press Release
Market based mechanisms, technology transfer, trade & climate change FICCI highlights industry perspectives on key issues at Durban climate change talks
Oct
Event
Workshop on Trade and Climate Change; Implications of Unilateral Trade Measures
Sep
Feb
Event
Conference on Methane recovery and utilization in the Indian livestock and agro-based industrial sector
Jan
Event
Industry Interactive Session with Mr Jairam Ramesh, Minister of State for Environment & Forests
Press Release
Renewable Energy Most Preferred CDM Option for Indian Companies
Sep
Jul
May
Event
FICCI Climate Change Business Delegation to London and Cologne 2010
Mar
Press Release
Methane To Markets Partnership Expo
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Methane to Markets Partnership Expo
Oct
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A two day high-level Conference on "Climate Change: Technology Development and Transfer"
Sep
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SAARC Clean Development Mechanism Conference
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