The Indo-French Chamber of Commerce & Industry organizes the 2nd Edition of the Indo-French Sustainability Conclave on 12th June 2024 in Chennai.
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Following the success of the 1st Edition of the Indo-French Sustainability Conclave held in Chennai, we are now geared up to organize the 2nd Edition of the Indo-French Sustainability Conclave in association with the Consulate General of France in Pondichery & Chennai on Wednesday, 12th June 2024 at the TAJ Wellington Mews, Chennai. The event will be held in the presence of Ms Lise Talbot BARRÉ, Consul General of France in Pondichery & Chennai.
India and France have been actively cooperating in various fields, including corporate sustainability. The collaboration on corporate sustainability, focusing on clean energy, green finance, CSR, tech innovation, and policy dialogue aim to accelerate the transition to a sustainable future by leveraging their strengths and resources.
In view of this, IFCCI is organizing the 2nd Edition of the Indo-French Sustainability Conclave with an objective to provide a platform for stakeholders from both countries to exchange knowledge, share best practices, and explore opportunities. By bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, academia, the conclave aims to catalyze collective action towards achieving sustainability objectives.
Highlights
Two engaging panel discussions on,
- ESG as a business opportunity: Staying ahead of the curve.
- Circular Economy Metrics: Measuring Success Beyond Financial Returns.
- Roundtable meeting between businesses & TN government officials.
- Exposition highlighting sustainable products, services, and projects.
- Indo-French Start-up Awards focusing on sustainability.
- Indo-French Sustainability Master Quiz for corporate teams.
- Climate Fresk session workshop aimed at raising awareness.
We invite you to join the conclave and enroll for the concurrent activities of your interest! More details on the program are as below.
Agenda
- 1000-1300 hrs :Climate Fresk workshop**
- 1130-1230 hrs :Roundtable meeting between businesses & TN Govt officials
- 1300-1400 hrs :Networking lunch
- 1415-1420 hrs :Welcome Remarks by Ms Payal S Kanwar, Director General, IFCCI
- 14:20-1425 hrs :Opening Remarks by Mrs Lise Talbot BARRÉ, Consul General of France in Pondicherry and Chennai
- 14:25-1440 hrs :Transforming Industries for Sustainability Development: A Tamil Nadu Perspective by Thiru V Arun Roy, IAS, Secy to Govt, Industries Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
- 1440-1450 hrs :Awards ceremony: Indo-French Start-ups recognition award in the field of Sustainability
- 1455-1555 hrs :Panel discussion on ESG as a business opportunity: Staying ahead of the curve
- 1600-1700 hrs :Panel discussion on Circular Economy Metrics: Measuring Success Beyond Financial Returns
- 1700-1740 hrs :Sustainability Master Quiz - Celebrating World Environmental Day
- 1740-1745 hrs :Vote of thanks
- 1745-1815 Hrs :Tea/Coffee : Open Networking & Exposition Visit
Speakers
- Mr Arvind Balaji, Managing Director, LUCAS TVS
- Mr Amit Mahajan, DTI India - TL (R&D), Saint-Gobain India
- Mr George Rajkumar, President-Sanmar Matrix Metals, The Sanmar Group
- Ms Suganya Srinivasan, Associate Vice President, QHSES Head, Technip Energies,India
- Mr Ramakrishnan Ramanathan, Vice President- Engeering-Born Electric Vehicles, Renault group
- Ms Nirupa Shankar, Jt Managing Director, Brigade Group
- Ms Usha Subramaniam, Country President, Grundfos India
- Mr Harish Jayaram, Vice-President , Hygenco
- Mr Florent Chaussade, Plant Director, Michelin India
- Mr Venkat Neelakantan, Executive VP and Global Head, Corporate Real Estate Services, Capgemini
Special Thanks To:
- Gold Sponsor: Hygenco Green Energies, Michelin India, Saint-Gobain India
- Silver Sponsor: Precia Molen India, Technip Energies India
- Climate Fresk Partner: Mr Julien Banaszuk, Country Coordinator for India, Climate Fresk
Registration Details: Only for Sustainability Conclave
(Participation fee applicable)
IFCCI Member: INR 3000 + taxes / IFCCI Non-Member: INR 3400 + taxes
** Complimentary entry to the first 12 interested delegates to the CLIMATE FRESK Workshop
For more details on the conclave & concurrent activities, please contact tanya.arora(@)ifcci.org.in