Event Details
- 11th December 2024
- Roseate Hotel, Aerocity, New Delhi
ACTION-oriented consciousness is a priority for climate action among business organizations. They are not only deploying subject matter experts to drive the sustainability and ESG agenda to create impact, but also focusing on bringing in critical transformational actions as they intend to champion the cause for ‘Green Warriors of the Planet’.
In the current scenario, there is need for Action for Impact. In this context, CSR and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) have emerged as critical concepts in today’s business landscape, focusing on how companies manage their societal and environmental impacts. Increasingly, businesses are recognizing ESG as a significant value-creation opportunity and a pivotal shift within the industry.
Sustainability, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and ESG have been around for decades, but increased regulation, interest, and now scrutiny and backlash, have recently brought these issues to the forefront. To tackle these companies should adopt proactive strategies that prioritize stakeholder engagement and foster collaboration with local communities. Integrating CSR into corporate governance structures can enhance accountability and effectiveness. Additionally, implementing robust monitoring and evaluation mechanisms will enable organizations to assess the impact of their CSR programs more effectively.
The theme: Progressive ESG: Essentials for a Sustainable Future highlights the importance of impact creation and the continuous action for building a sustainable future. It will focus on the vital role of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and philanthropy in creating shared value for businesses and communities alike. Some key points that we intend to consider in discussions or initiatives around this theme are aligning values and business goals, impact measurement, engaging employees, partnerships for greater impact, innovating responsible models, regulatory and tax considerations and future trends.