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Environment & 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.
Team Leader
Vikram Kotru
ConsultantTimeline
Budget 2025: Towards A Green Economy
Decarbonisation of Road Freight
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
Building Resilient Energy Systems: Microgrids & Renewable Energy
Apr 17, 2025
Virtual Platform, 10:00-11:30 (BST), 14:30-16:00 Hours (IST)
Wasteonomics: The Business of Saying Goodbye to Trash
Apr 22, 2025
Virtual Platform, 3:00pm to 4:15pmCleaning the Air: Practical Insights for GHG Emission Reduction
May 14, 2025
Virtual Platform, 10:00-11:30 (BST), 14:30-16:00 Hours (IST)Feb, 2025
Jan, 2025
Dec, 2024
Decarbonisation of Road Freight
Dec 03, 2024 Virtual Platform, 9:30 - 11:00 Hours GMT and 15:00 - 16:30 Hours ISTNov, 2024
Oct, 2024
Sep, 2024
Decarbonisation through Battery Energy Storage Systems
Sep 26, 2024 Virtual Platform, 09:30 - 11:00 Hours (BST) and 14:00 - 15:30 Hours (IST)Jun, 2024
World Environment Day 2024 - Land Restoration, Desertification and Drought Resilience
Jun 05, 2024 FICCI, New Delhi
May, 2024
Consultation Meeting on Biodiversity Conservation Through Corporation Meeting on Biodiversity Conservation Through Corporate Action
May 09, 2024 FICCI, New DelhiMar, 2024
8th International Sustainability Conclave & 2nd FICCI Sustainable Industrial Practice Awards
Mar 20 - Mar 21, 2024 DelhiSep, 2023
Jul, 2023
B4E: Business for Environment - 4th Webinar on Rethinking the Plastic Paradigm: Plastic Waste Management & Alternatives to Plastic
Jul 03, 2023 Zoom PlatformJun, 2023
Webinar on International Standards on Sustainability Reporting
Jun 08, 2023 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm (IST)
B4E: Business for Environment - 3rd Webinar on Harnessing Benefits of Nature Based Solutions (NbS) for Ecosystem Restoration
Jun 05, 2023 Webex PlatformMay, 2023
B4E: Business for Environment - 2nd Webinar on Co-existing Biodiversity & Business for Long Term Sustainability
May 22, 2023Apr, 2023
B4E: Business for Environment - 1st Webinar Recycling as the 7th Resource for Future Economy
Apr 24, 2023 Virtual PlatformMar, 2023
Indian Industry Interaction with Saudi Arabia Government Delegation
Mar 15, 2023 FICCI, New DelhiFeb, 2023
Nov, 2022
Sep, 2022
Training Workshop on 'Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in Plastics and Packaging Waste in India'
Sep 16, 2022 Hotel Trident, Nariman Point, Mumbai
Training Workshop on 'Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in Plastics and Packaging Waste in India'
Sep 13, 2022 ITC Kakatiya, Begumpet, Hyderabad
Training Workshop on 'Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in Plastics and Packaging Waste in India'
Sep 09, 2022 Hotel Taj Bengal, Kolkata
Training Workshop on 'Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in Plastics and Packaging Waste in India'
Sep 06, 2022 FICCI, New DelhiMar, 2022
FICCI Webinar on Ecosystem for E-waste Management in India - Current Regulatory Framework & Corporate Response
Mar 10, 2022 Virtual Platform, 03:00 pm - 04:30 pm
Feb, 2022
FICCI Webinar on Ecosystem for E-waste Management in India - Current Regulatory Framework & Corporate Response
Feb 25, 2022 Virtual Platform, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
FICCI Webinar on Effectiveness & Sustainability of Plastic Waste Management in India
Feb 21, 2022 Virtual Platform, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Ecosystem for E-waste Management in India - Current Regulatory Framework & Corporate Response
Feb 04, 2022 Virtual Platform, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pmJan, 2022
Current Scenario of Plastics Waste Management Regulations in India and Corporate Response
Jan 28, 2022 Virtual Platform, 2:00 pm - 4:30 pmDec, 2021
Current Scenario of Plastics Waste Management Regulations in India and Corporate Response
Dec 21, 2021 Virtual Platform, 02:00 pm - 05:00 pmNov, 2021
Current Scenario of Plastics Waste Management Regulations in India and Corporate Response
Nov 24, 2021 Virtual Platform, 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Outcomes of COP26: Implications for Indian Industry
Nov 23, 2021 Virtual Platform, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Driving Climate Action through Disclosure: BRSR as Bedrock for ESG Action in India
Nov 10, 2021 Hybrid, 3.00 - 5.00 PM ISTJun, 2021
Mar, 2021
Second Ramphal Institute International Conference on 'Policies and Strategies for Combating Air Pollution in Commonwealth Countries'
Mar 30 - Mar 31, 2021 Virtual PlatformJan, 2021
Sep, 2020
Impact of COVID-19 on Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals
Sep 25, 2020 Virtual PlatformAug, 2020
Jun, 2020
Launch Event for Roadmap for Low Carbon & Sustainable Mobility In India
Jun 23, 2020 Virtual Platform, 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Webinar on Impact of Lockdown on Air Quality in Commonwealth Countries: Lessons Learned for Policy Action
Jun 19, 2020 Virtual Platform, 05:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Impact of COVID-19 on Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals
Jun 13, 2020 Virtual PlatformMar, 2020
Conference on Business & Biodiversity : Making Biodiversity and Ecosystem Management Integral to Business
Mar 05, 2020 FICCI, New DelhiFeb, 2020
Developing A Roadmap for Low Carbon & Sustainable Mobility in India
Feb 13, 2020 FICCI, New DelhiNov, 2019
Launch of Report - Untapped Potential: Supercharging Green Finance in India
Nov 07, 2019 London, Uk
Aug, 2019
Conference on Role of Business and Industry in Land Restoration, Utilisation of Degraded and Wasted Land
Aug 29, 2019 FICCI, New DelhiApr, 2019
Mar, 2019
Call for Startups on sustainable Mobility: Launch of the Indian Edition of the Global Startup Challenge to Movin'On 2019
Mar 01, 2019 FICCI, New DelhiFeb, 2019
Dec, 2018
Oct, 2018
Aug, 2018
State Level Workshop on Credit Financing for accelerated Water and Sanitation coverage in Madhya Pradesh
Aug 30, 2018 Bhopal, Madhya PradeshJun, 2018
May, 2018
Apr, 2018
Mar, 2018
Green Finance Roundtable - Scaling up Green Finance Flows Through India-UK Collaboration
Mar 12, 2018 FICCI, New Delhi
Dec, 2017
Meeting with Mr. Upendra Tripathy, Interim Director General of International Solar Alliance
Dec 06, 2017 New DelhiAug, 2017
Apr, 2017
ISC-FICCI Sanitation Awards & India Sanitation Conclave
Apr 27 - Apr 28, 2017 FICCI, New Delhi
Industry Interaction with Ms. Patricia Espinosa, Executive Secretary, UNFCCC
Apr 19, 2017 FICCI, New DelhiMar, 2017
Feb, 2017
Sep, 2016
Jul, 2016
Roundtable on Exploring Opportunities for the Corporate Sector in Sanitation
Jul 21, 2016 FICCI, New Delhi
Apr, 2016
FICCI-UNEP Conference on Delivering a Sustainable Financial System in India
Apr 29, 2016 The Taj Mahal Palace, Apollo Bunder, Mumbai
Mar, 2016
Jul, 2015
Industry Consultation on India's Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) for Climate Change
Jul 14, 2015 FICCI, New Delhi
Jun, 2015
Call for Entries and Mentors - UNIDO GEF MSME FICCI Global Cleantech Innovation Programme 2015
Jun 30, 2015 New Delhi
Mar, 2015
Curtain Raiser: 'International Conference on Global Environmental Issues'
Mar 12, 2015 New DelhiFeb, 2015
8th India Climate Policy and Business Conclave
Feb 03 - Feb 04, 2015 FICCI, Federation House, New DelhiNov, 2014
Conference on Designing a Sustainable Financial System for India
Nov 25, 2014 FICCI, New DelhiAug, 2014
FICCI Leadership Calls-on Shri Prakash Javadekar, Minister for Environment, Forests and Climate Change
Aug 21, 2014 New DelhiMay, 2014
KPMG's GRI Certified Training Programme organised by FICCI on GRI G 4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines
May 22 - May 23, 2014 FICCI, New DelhiApr, 2014
Mar, 2014
'KPMG's GRI Certified Training Programme on GRI G 4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines'
Mar 13 - Mar 14, 2014 FICCI, Federation House, New DelhiFeb, 2014
India Sustainability Conclave 2014
Feb 04 - Feb 05, 2014 FICCI, Federation House, Tansen Marg, New DelhiDec, 2013
KPMG's GRI Certified Training Programme on Sustainability Reporting Organised by FICCI
Dec 11 - Dec 12, 2013 FICCI, New DelhiOct, 2013
India International Cleantech Summit 2013
Oct 08 - Oct 10, 2013 FICCI, Federation House, New DelhiSep, 2013
India Climate Policy and Business Conclave 2013
Sep 18 - Sep 20, 2013 FICCI, Federation House, New DelhiMay, 2013
INDIA GEF MSME UNIDO Cleantech Programme for SMEs Fostering Clean Technology Innovation in India
May 03, 2013 FICCI, New DelhiFeb, 2013
Dec, 2012
Sep, 2012
Jul, 2012
FICCI - UNFCCC CDM Policy Dialogue : India Consultation
Jul 16, 2012 FICCI, Federation House, New DelhiMar, 2012
Oct, 2011
Workshop on Trade and Climate Change; Implications of Unilateral Trade Measures
Oct 12, 2011 Conference Room, Federation House, Tansen Marg, New DelhiSep, 2011
Feb, 2011
Conference on Methane recovery and utilization in the Indian livestock and agro-based industrial sector
Feb 03 - Feb 04, 2011 Federation HouseJan, 2011
Industry Interactive Session with Mr Jairam Ramesh, Minister of State for Environment & Forests
Jan 24, 2011 New DelhiSep, 2010
Jul, 2010
May, 2010
FICCI Climate Change Business Delegation to London and Cologne 2010
May 24 - May 28, 2010 London, CologneMar, 2010
Oct, 2009
A two day high-level Conference on "Climate Change: Technology Development and Transfer"
Oct 22 - Oct 23, 2009 Vigyan Bhawan and Hotel Ashok , New DelhiSep, 2009
Jul, 2009
Apr, 2008
Chair
Mr Shreevar Kheruka
Managing Director & CEO Borosil LtdCo-Chair
Ms Deeksha Vats
Chief Sustainability Officer Aditya Birla GroupCo-Chair
Mr Prabodha Acharya (FICCI Environment Sub-Committee)
Group Chief Sustainability Officer JSW GroupCo-Chair
Dr. Ram Babu Paravastu (FICCI Climate Change Sub-Committee)
Chief Sustainability Officer & Advisor Greenko GroupMentor
Dr Mukund Govind Rajan (FICCI Environment and Climate Change Committee)
ChairmanECube Investment Advisors Pvt. Ltd.
FICCI Survey on 'Reformed CDM and Transition to New Market Mechanisms'
Download PDFFICCI writes to Chief Election Commissioner on Environment & Forest Clearance Process
Download PDFThyssenkrupp, Danish firm B&W Volund tie up to make bioreactors for crop waste
Government working on policy to facilitate climate change mitigation efforts of industry: Minister
Govt says industry should make use of new technologies to reduce carbon emissions
Sustainable development: Need to avoid one-size-fits-all approach, says Minister
Corporates need to look at sustainable development issues relevant to regions: Chaudhary
Environment Minister’s inaugural address at Business and Climate change Summit 2017
Paris climate meet : India says investment flows can't be treated as climate finance
Green Climate Fund of $100 billion/year not enough to tackle climate change: India
Green Climate Fund of $100 billion/year not enough to tackle climate change: India
Need support from private sector to upscale sustainable solutions: Dr Susan George, Director, MoEF&CC, Govt of India
Detail PageGovt policies providing enabling framework for industry to adopt the path of sustainability: Director, MoEF&CC
Detail PageFinance with low cost of capital important to meet India’s decarbonization goal: Deputy Director General, IRENA
Detail PageImperative to imbibe nature and culture in work culture to achieve prosperity: Ashwini Kumar Choubey, MoS, MoEF&CC
Detail PageIndia 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
Detail PageExperts Urge Co-creation, Upskilling and Shared values for Clean Energy Access at COP27
Detail PageEnergy Efficiency, Electrification and Renewable Energy leading India to Secure Net-Zero Pathway: Lalit Bohra, Joint Secretary, MNRE
Detail PageTime for India to lead the sustainable consumption of resources globally: C K Mishra, Former Secretary, MoEF&CC
Detail PageClimate change should be called 'climate crisis': Resident Representative, UNDP
Detail PageLong-term strategy underway to meet India's 2070 targets under Paris Agreement: Secretary, MoEF&CC, GoI
Detail PageGovt of India through PLI scheme to provide incentives to the tune of USD 26 billion to meet SDGs: Amitabh Kant
Detail PageUK-India Investing for Growth Forum
Detail PageDiversification and adoption of technology crucial for promoting vegetable farming: Horticulture Commissioner
Detail PageGovt's priority is to develop indigenous, sustainable & economically viable transportation system: Nitin Gadkari
Detail PageIndustry to focus on economically viable technologies, alternate fuel solutions to support public transportation - Nitin Gadkari
Detail PageIndian Railways moving towards deep decarbonization pathways - Principal ED, Railway Board
Detail PageRailways needs $600 billion by 2030 to NDC goal on freight - Principal ED, Railway Board
Detail PageCut investment barriers to supercharge Indian green finance sector: City of London Corporation-FICCI report
Detail PageIndustries can make money reclaiming 90 million hectares degraded land: Anil Kumar Jain, Special Secretary, Ministry of Environment
Detail PageAppropriate & cost-effective technology vital to curb stubble burning: C. K. Mishra, Secretary, MoEF&CC
Detail PageMarine litter, SDG monitoring, forestry and adaptation key areas for Indo-German collaboration on environment: Dr. Harsh Vardhan
Detail PageLaunch of National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) By Ministry Of Environment, Forest and Climate Change a Landmark Step
Detail PageGovt. working on a regulatory framework to facilitate climate change mitigation efforts of industry: MoEFCC Secretary C K Mishra
Detail PageIndia and EU - Co-Creation of Projects in alignment with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on Clean Energy and Climate Change
Detail PageIndia committed to sustainable, green development in raising living standards: PM Modi
Detail PageStrong business case for corporates to build an ethos to strengthen sustainability: Drinking Water & Sanitation Secretary
Detail PageWorld Environment Day 2018 Celebrations Kick Off
Detail PageCorporates need to look at sustainable development issues relevant to different regions of the country: MoS for Corporate Affairs
Detail PageIndia needs to find unique solutions to address climate change and take forward the sustainability agenda: Environment Secretary
Detail PageThe International Solar Alliance Enters into Force Today
Detail PagePM likely to inaugurate Global Renewable Energy Investors Meet and Expo 2017
Download PDFEnabling technology in fossil fuel plants, transition to renewable energy and improved forest cover reduced India's carbon footprints says Environment Secy. Jha
Download PDFGovt. ready to fully finance carbon capture technology: Piyush Goyal
Download PDFIntegrated approach of Govt., industry and other stakeholders vital to meet India's INDCs as part of post-2020 climate actions: UNFCCC Executive Secretary
Download PDFIndian Green Bonds Council launches 2017 program to help meet national climate and development objectives
Download PDFLaunch of Legislators-Business Forum on Low Carbon Local Area Development, A Unique Bottom-Up Model of Partnership
Download PDFFICCI Side Event on Climate Finance at the India Pavilion, COP 22
Download PDFFICCI Discusses Scope of India-Africa Cooperation to Achieve Energy & Climate Goals at COP 22
Download PDFIndia-Canada Cleantech Roundtable by FICCI and High Commission of Canada in India
Download PDFGovt. committed to facilitate 'Ease of Doing Responsible Business', says Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar
Download PDF'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
Download PDFFICCI Suggests Vehicle Replacement Policy to End Uncertainty and Check Pollution
Download PDFFICCI joins Green Infrastructure Investment Coalition at COP21 in Paris
Download PDFHigh powered FICCI Delegation visit to COP 21, Paris
Download PDFFICCI unveils CEOs Pledge on Climate Responsibility ahead of UNFCCC COP21 in Paris
Download PDFFICCI delegation to Washington DC on promoting economic diplomacy and cooperation on climate change
Download PDFFICCI submits report to Government on 'Industry Perspectives on INDCs and Corporate Initiatives on Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation in India'
Download PDFUrgent action needed to accelerate alignment of financial system to transit to a low carbon economy
Download PDFFrench Special Envoy for COP 21 confident about the successful Paris outcome at a business interactive session at FICCI
Download PDFFICCI Suggests Sharing of the Subsidy between Centre and States to Replace Old Diesel Vehicle
Download PDFIndia prefers 'aspirational' rather than 'prescriptive' approach to global environment concerns: Vice President of India
Download PDFTwo-day International Conference on Global Environmental Issues to begin on March 14 in New Delhi
Download PDF"Designing a Sustainable Financial System for India"
Download PDFFICCI applauds the launch of web portal by the Ministry of Environment & Forests for online submission of proposals for forest clearance
Download PDFFICCI compliments government's moves to balance environment & development imperatives
Download PDFOn-line environment clearance mechanism, a path breaking step by the new Government
Download PDFFICCI writes to Chief Election Commissioner on Environment & Forest Clearance Process
Download PDFDurban Platform for Enhanced Action on Climate Change
Download PDFIndustry recommends upholding the principle of equity, having a transparent compliance regime and giving centrality to market based mechanisms
Download PDFFICCI White Paper suggests creation of separate window under National Clean Energy Fund to facilitate funds flow to solar energy projects
Download PDFCarbon market experts stress need to simplify CDM procedures , adopt standardized criteria for sustainable development: FICCI Survey
Download PDFIndian corporates seek clarity from Doha for market mechanisms, CDM Policy Dialogue makes key recommendations including a stabilization fund for carbon credits
Download PDFBiodiversity clearance norms would add another layer of complexity for industry: FICCI
Download PDFSecond Commitment Period of the Kyoto Protocol is the Biggest Triumph at Durban: Says FICCI
Download PDFMarket based mechanisms, technology transfer, trade & climate change FICCI highlights industry perspectives on key issues at Durban climate change talks
Download PDFRenewable Energy Most Preferred CDM Option for Indian Companies
Download PDFMethane To Markets Partnership Expo
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- Climate risk assessment
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- Climate adaptation
- Climate resilience
- ESG strategy and implementation
- Supply Chain Sustainability
- Ecosystem-based solutions
- Biodiversity conservation
- Forest conservation
- Land restoration
- Regenerative agriculture
- Expert Talks on Emerging Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) and Sustainability requirements, trends, etc.
- Training and intensive capacity building on sustainability and climate change
- Generic, sector-specific, theme-specific training modules, Masterclasses and Fast-track courses.
- Access to global sustainability leadership programmes
- Expert workshops on climate change, sustainability, nature-based solutions
- Bespoke services for climate change, sustainability, and nature-based solutions
- Sustainability assessment and evaluation, ESG strategy and implementation, decarbonisation strategy and implementation
- Climate Tech Start-up showcase and Climathon / Curated Programmes for demonstrating innovation.
- Identifying industry/sector problems and addressing these through selected start-ups
- Addressing technology needs of SMEs.
- Facilitating access to investors
- Global best practices and trends in sustainability, policy developments
- Financing mechanisms and various government and private incentive schemes
- Best available clean technology
- Access to world class experts, domain/sectoral expertise and a wide sustainability community
- Serve as Aggregator Platform for creating a community of climate change and sustainability leaders and practitioners.
- Intensive capacity building and sensitisation efforts. The Centre will provide geographical and sectoral case studies and best practices, opportunities to learn from peers, and access to technology providers.
- Supporting move towards better compliance with both national and international regulations, in tandem with the evolving regulatory landscape in the future.
- Improving SME’s understanding of risks and opportunities associated with environment, social, and governance (ESG) norms, and equip them with the skill sets to measure and monitor their risks and ESG performance.
- Initial awareness sessions and capacity building modules for SMEs on ESG
- Conducting baseline needs assessment survey.
- Development of capacity building modules on specific themes
- Implementation of training programs
- Conduct endline surveys, monitor & evaluate post survey.
- Support green entrepreneurship.
- Built the largest community of practitioners, experts, and sustainability leaders.
- Created the most comprehensive repository of knowledge and information on climate change and sustainability for companies.
- Trained / built capacities of large number of MSMEs.
- Developed and provided deeper understanding and insights for the top 1000 companies mandated under BRSR.
- Created awareness on BRSR among thousands of additional companies beyond the top 1000, including members of their value chains.
- Created extensive dialogues and programmes within 10 carbon intensive sectors – cement, chemicals, fertilizers, FMCG, power, oil and gas, petrochemicals, pulp and paper, steel, textiles.
- Built a curated showcase of climate tech start-ups and connected them with FICCI members.
- Created knowledge partnerships with several organisations/institutions, including consultants, auditors, academic institutions, management schools, R&D centres, etc.
- Nomenclature: Patron
- To be chair of Steering Committee for lifetime. If more than one patron, chairmanship for two years, on rotational basis.
- No steering committee meeting to be held in Patron’s absence.
- Patron’s affirmative vote must for every decision at the Steering Committee.
- Acknowledgement in Centre’s promotional literature and website.
- Nomenclature: Founding Member
- Membership of Steering Committee for 7 years for funding of Rs 1 Cr and 9 years for funding of Rs 1.75 cr.
- Acknowledgement in Centre’s promotional literature and website.
- Director General, FICCI
- Deputy Secretary General, FICCI
- Nominee of Knowledge Partner, ECube Investment Advisors