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Second Edition of CII Green Industry Conclave - Industry Strategy

for Climate Change - Gaining through Saving.

he Second Edition of CII Green Industry Conclave - portfolio management (products, services) in
TIndustry Strategy for Climate Change - Gaining through accordance with sustainable development principles
Saving was held on 9th October 2018 at ITC Sonar, Kolkata. and practices; Water consumption reduction in the

THEME: An endeavor to promote green by being green. production process; Allocation of financial resources
for sustainable product research and development;
This Conclave has been organized in association Enhancement of the degree of staff retention and
with Government of West Bengal and United Nations motivation through sustainable activities; Climate
Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is the event change-related operational risks control; Earning/
collaborator.
reaching revenues/market shares thanks to the
promotion of sustainable products.
c. Last session was to encapsulate day’s discussion
focusing on an overview of further steps to be taken
to achieve SDG target. Overview to be given by
representatives from key industry, regulatory authority
and international think tank.
Flow of event:
a) Opening Plenary: Making Green Industrial Growth A
Profitable Pursuit.
1) Opening Remarks by Session Chairman Mr.
The day’s discussion primarily revolved around Industry Chitranjan Dar, Chairman, CII ER Sustainability
approach towards creating a Green Economic Growth.
Subcommittee & Group Head - CPO, LSTC, EHS
Topics: and Quality Assurance ITC Limited.
Sustainability enhances profitability- Discussion to focus 2) Green Growth Initiatives for Climate Resilient
on Green business encompassing green process as well as Business Growth – Mr. Shirish Garud Senior Fellow
production of ecofriendly products. While Green Process TERI.
helps business by making it cost efficient there is a huge 3) Presentation: Mr. PN Sridhar, DGM, Marketing ITC
market potential for ecofriendly products.
Limited.
As a continuation to the earlier sessions, next two sessions 4) Financial Perspective into Green Business: Mr.
featured in depth discussion on: Mitheel Mody Head – Debt Distribution & Other

a. Green Innovation and Entrepreneurs – At present Infra Tata Cleantech Capital Ltd.
there are many innovative products in the market
which shows a spurt in green innovations. Some of the
products includes recycled wood, energy saving air
conditioners and solar products. The market potential
for such goods is huge. Deliberations will be aimed at
exploring the potential of this sector.

b. Green Process as has been incorporated by industries-
While discussing Green Process focus will be on how
industry has worked or planning to work on Energy
consumption reduction in the production process;
Waste reduction in company’s activity; Management
of corporate reputation for sustainability;CO2
emissions reduction in company’s activity; Business

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