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.
Team Leader
Vikram Kotru
ConsultantTeam Leader
Abha Seth Kataria
ConsultantTimeline
FICCI Business Delegation to UNFCCC COP 29
Asia Climate Summit 2024
Decarbonisation through Battery Energy Storage Systems
Need support from private sector to upscale sustainable solutions: Dr Susan George, Director, MoEF&CC, Govt of India
Consultation Meeting on Biodiversity Conservation Through Corporation Meeting on Biodiversity Conservation Through Corporate Action
8th International Sustainability Conclave & 2nd FICCI Sustainable Industrial Practice Awards
Govt policies providing enabling framework for industry to adopt the path of sustainability: Director, MoEF&CC
Finance with low cost of capital important to meet India’s decarbonization goal: Deputy Director General, IRENA
Imperative to imbibe nature and culture in work culture to achieve prosperity: Ashwini Kumar Choubey, MoS, MoEF&CC
DEVELOPING AN EFFECTIVE CARBON MARKET FRAMEWORK TOWARDS THE ACHIEVEMENT OF NET-ZERO IN INDIA
B4E: Business for Environment - 4th Webinar on Rethinking the Plastic Paradigm: Plastic Waste Management & Alternatives to Plastic
Webinar on International Standards on Sustainability Reporting
B4E: Business for Environment - 3rd Webinar on Harnessing Benefits of Nature Based Solutions (NbS) for Ecosystem Restoration
B4E: Business for Environment - 2nd Webinar on Co-existing Biodiversity & Business for Long Term Sustainability
B4E: Business for Environment - 1st Webinar Recycling as the 7th Resource for Future Economy
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
Experts Urge Co-creation, Upskilling and Shared values for Clean Energy Access at COP27
Energy Efficiency, Electrification and Renewable Energy leading India to Secure Net-Zero Pathway: Lalit Bohra, Joint Secretary, MNRE
Time for India to lead the sustainable consumption of resources globally: C K Mishra, Former Secretary, MoEF&CC
Climate change should be called 'climate crisis': Resident Representative, UNDP
Training Workshop on 'Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in Plastics and Packaging Waste in India'
Training Workshop on 'Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in Plastics and Packaging Waste in India'
Training Workshop on 'Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in Plastics and Packaging Waste in India'
Training Workshop on 'Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in Plastics and Packaging Waste in India'
FICCI Webinar on Ecosystem for E-waste Management in India - Current Regulatory Framework & Corporate Response
FICCI Webinar on Ecosystem for E-waste Management in India - Current Regulatory Framework & Corporate Response
Impact of Packaging Film (Monolayer Polyethylene) Thickness on Sustainability & Carbon Footprint
FICCI Webinar on Effectiveness & Sustainability of Plastic Waste Management in India
Ecosystem for E-waste Management in India - Current Regulatory Framework & Corporate Response
Current Scenario of Plastics Waste Management Regulations in India and Corporate Response
Corporate India and the New Focus on ESG
Current Scenario of Plastics Waste Management Regulations in India and Corporate Response
Long-term strategy underway to meet India's 2070 targets under Paris Agreement: Secretary, MoEF&CC, GoI
Current Scenario of Plastics Waste Management Regulations in India and Corporate Response
Outcomes of COP26: Implications for Indian Industry
Driving Climate Action through Disclosure: BRSR as Bedrock for ESG Action in India
Drivers of Sustainable Finance for India: Report of India-UK Sustainable Finance Working Group
Webinar on "Ecosystem Restoration & Role of Business"
Second Ramphal Institute International Conference on 'Policies and Strategies for Combating Air Pollution in Commonwealth Countries'
Govt of India through PLI scheme to provide incentives to the tune of USD 26 billion to meet SDGs: Amitabh Kant
Report Launch: India-UK Sustainable Finance Working Group
UK-India Investing for Growth Forum
Impact of COVID-19 on Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals
Masterclass on Biodiversity Regulations & Management
Diversification and adoption of technology crucial for promoting vegetable farming: Horticulture Commissioner
Govt's priority is to develop indigenous, sustainable & economically viable transportation system: Nitin Gadkari
Theme Report 1: Urban Transformation for Healthier, Inclusive Lifestyles and Efficient, Resilient, Prosperous Cities
Theme Report 5: Avoid Vehicle Kilometres for Commuting, Shopping and Accessing Services
Launch Event for Roadmap for Low Carbon & Sustainable Mobility In India
Webinar on Impact of Lockdown on Air Quality in Commonwealth Countries: Lessons Learned for Policy Action
Impact of COVID-19 on Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals
Conference on Business & Biodiversity : Making Biodiversity and Ecosystem Management Integral to Business
Industry to focus on economically viable technologies, alternate fuel solutions to support public transportation - Nitin Gadkari
Indian Railways moving towards deep decarbonization pathways - Principal ED, Railway Board
Railways needs $600 billion by 2030 to NDC goal on freight - Principal ED, Railway Board
Cut investment barriers to supercharge Indian green finance sector: City of London Corporation-FICCI report
Industries can make money reclaiming 90 million hectares degraded land: Anil Kumar Jain, Special Secretary, Ministry of Environment
Conference on Role of Business and Industry in Land Restoration, Utilisation of Degraded and Wasted Land
ISC-FICCI Sanitation Awards 2019 - A photo journey recognizing the distinguished award winning stories
Call for Startups on sustainable Mobility: Launch of the Indian Edition of the Global Startup Challenge to Movin'On 2019
Appropriate & cost-effective technology vital to curb stubble burning: C. K. Mishra, Secretary, MoEF&CC
Curbing Stubble Burning: Making Solutions Work
Marine litter, SDG monitoring, forestry and adaptation key areas for Indo-German collaboration on environment: Dr. Harsh Vardhan
Launch of National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) By Ministry Of Environment, Forest and Climate Change a Landmark Step
Govt. working on a regulatory framework to facilitate climate change mitigation efforts of industry: MoEFCC Secretary C K Mishra
India and EU - Co-Creation of Projects in alignment with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on Clean Energy and Climate Change
State Level Workshop on Credit Financing for accelerated Water and Sanitation coverage in Madhya Pradesh
India committed to sustainable, green development in raising living standards: PM Modi
Strong business case for corporates to build an ethos to strengthen sustainability: Drinking Water & Sanitation Secretary
World Environment Day 2018 Celebrations Kick Off
AIIB Lead Up Event in Pune on Water and Sanitation
ISC-FICCI Sanitation Awards 2018: A photo journey recognizing the distinguished award winning stories
Green Finance Roundtable - Scaling up Green Finance Flows Through India-UK Collaboration
Corporates need to look at sustainable development issues relevant to different regions of the country: MoS for Corporate Affairs
India needs to find unique solutions to address climate change and take forward the sustainability agenda: Environment Secretary
The International Solar Alliance Enters into Force Today
Meeting with Mr. Upendra Tripathy, Interim Director General of International Solar Alliance
PM likely to inaugurate Global Renewable Energy Investors Meet and Expo 2017
Enabling technology in fossil fuel plants, transition to renewable energy and improved forest cover reduced India's carbon footprints says Environment Secy. Jha
Govt. ready to fully finance carbon capture technology: Piyush Goyal
ISC-FICCI Sanitation Awards & India Sanitation Conclave
Integrated approach of Govt., industry and other stakeholders vital to meet India's INDCs as part of post-2020 climate actions: UNFCCC Executive Secretary
The India Climate Policy and Business Conclave
Call for Submissions: ISC-FICCI Sanitation Awards 2017
Indian Green Bonds Council launches 2017 program to help meet national climate and development objectives
Launch of Legislators-Business Forum on Low Carbon Local Area Development, A Unique Bottom-Up Model of Partnership
FICCI Side Event on Climate Finance at the India Pavilion, COP 22
FICCI Discusses Scope of India-Africa Cooperation to Achieve Energy & Climate Goals at COP 22
India-Canada Cleantech Roundtable by FICCI and High Commission of Canada in India
FICCI-UNEP Conference on Delivering a Sustainable Financial System in India
India Sustainability Conclave 2016
Govt. committed to facilitate 'Ease of Doing Responsible Business', says Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar
'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
FICCI Suggests Vehicle Replacement Policy to End Uncertainty and Check Pollution
FICCI joins Green Infrastructure Investment Coalition at COP21 in Paris
High powered FICCI Delegation visit to COP 21, Paris
FICCI unveils CEOs Pledge on Climate Responsibility ahead of UNFCCC COP21 in Paris
FICCI delegation to Washington DC on promoting economic diplomacy and cooperation on climate change
FICCI submits report to Government on 'Industry Perspectives on INDCs and Corporate Initiatives on Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation in India'
Urgent action needed to accelerate alignment of financial system to transit to a low carbon economy
French Special Envoy for COP 21 confident about the successful Paris outcome at a business interactive session at FICCI
Industry Consultation on India's Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) for Climate Change
Call for Entries and Mentors - UNIDO GEF MSME FICCI Global Cleantech Innovation Programme 2015
FICCI Suggests Sharing of the Subsidy between Centre and States to Replace Old Diesel Vehicle
FICCI Note for Replacement Policy for Diesel Commercial Vehicles
India prefers 'aspirational' rather than 'prescriptive' approach to global environment concerns: Vice President of India
Two-day International Conference on Global Environmental Issues to begin on March 14 in New Delhi
"Designing a Sustainable Financial System for India"
Building a sustainable financial system to serve India's development needs: Executive Briefing
FICCI Leadership Calls-on Shri Prakash Javadekar, Minister for Environment, Forests and Climate Change
FICCI applauds the launch of web portal by the Ministry of Environment & Forests for online submission of proposals for forest clearance
FICCI compliments government's moves to balance environment & development imperatives
On-line environment clearance mechanism, a path breaking step by the new Government
KPMG's GRI Certified Training Programme organised by FICCI on GRI G 4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines
FICCI writes to Chief Election Commissioner on Environment & Forest Clearance Process
FICCI Delegation to World Green Economy Summit
'KPMG's GRI Certified Training Programme on GRI G 4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines'
KPMG's GRI Certified Training Programme on Sustainability Reporting Organised by FICCI
FICCI Suggests 7-Point Package to Enhance State-Level Climate Change Initiatives
INDIA GEF MSME UNIDO Cleantech Programme for SMEs Fostering Clean Technology Innovation in India
Durban Platform for Enhanced Action on Climate Change
Industry recommends upholding the principle of equity, having a transparent compliance regime and giving centrality to market based mechanisms
Industry recommends upholding the principle of equity, having a transparent compliance regime and giving centrality to market based mechanisms
FICCI White Paper suggests creation of separate window under National Clean Energy Fund to facilitate funds flow to solar energy projects
Carbon market experts stress need to simplify CDM procedures , adopt standardized criteria for sustainable development: FICCI Survey
FICCI Survey on 'Reformed CDM and Transition to New Market Mechanisms'
Indian corporates seek clarity from Doha for market mechanisms, CDM Policy Dialogue makes key recommendations including a stabilization fund for carbon credits
FICCI Climate Change Business Delegation to UNFCCC COP-18
Biodiversity clearance norms would add another layer of complexity for industry: FICCI
Second Commitment Period of the Kyoto Protocol is the Biggest Triumph at Durban: Says FICCI
Market based mechanisms, technology transfer, trade & climate change FICCI highlights industry perspectives on key issues at Durban climate change talks
Workshop on Trade and Climate Change; Implications of Unilateral Trade Measures
Conference on Methane recovery and utilization in the Indian livestock and agro-based industrial sector
Industry Interactive Session with Mr Jairam Ramesh, Minister of State for Environment & Forests
Renewable Energy Most Preferred CDM Option for Indian Companies
FICCI Climate Change Business Delegation to London and Cologne 2010
Methane To Markets Partnership Expo
Methane to Markets Partnership Expo
A two day high-level Conference on "Climate Change: Technology Development and Transfer"
SAARC Clean Development Mechanism Conference