Gujarat: GCCI to Launch First ‘Sustainability Summit’ on March 1
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Synopsis
The Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry is hosting the inaugural GCCI Gujarat Sustainability Summit 2025 on March 1, 2025, aimed at fostering sustainability discussions and collaboration among businesses, with a focus on empowering MSMEs.
Key Takeaways
- Inaugural GCCI Gujarat Sustainability Summit on March 1, 2025.
- Focus on empowering Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
- Alignment with India’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070.
- Over 30 expert speakers from leading organizations.
- Commitment to making the summit an Operational Net Zero event.
Ahmedabad, Feb 27 (NationPress) The Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) is set to host the inaugural GCCI Gujarat Sustainability Summit 2025 on March 1, 2025. This significant event aims to provide a specialized platform for businesses to partake in discussions surrounding sustainability and to collaborate on practical strategies.
Organized by the GCCI ESG Task Force, the summit seeks to enhance the adoption of sustainable practices, particularly focusing on empowering Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
With India’s pledge to reach net-zero emissions by 2070, the summit will align various industries with both national and international sustainability goals, prepping them for a market that is increasingly aware of environmental concerns.
The event is expected to host over 30 speakers, including sustainability leaders from the Adani Group and Arvind Group, along with international experts from the United Kingdom, Denmark, and the Netherlands. Their insights will guide businesses in comprehending and executing sustainability-focused growth strategies.
Additionally, more than 20 prestigious institutions such as IIM Ahmedabad, IIT Gandhinagar, the Quality Council of India, Gujarat Technological University (GTU), and Ahmedabad University will also share their expertise, ensuring a comprehensive dialogue on sustainability challenges and prospects spanning various sectors.
In a statement regarding the event, GCCI President Sandeep Engineer described it as a “transformational moment” for Gujarat’s industries, underscoring that sustainability is now a necessity for enduring business success.
He highlighted that the summit will help close knowledge gaps and equip businesses with essential tools to embed sustainability within their core operations.
GCCI Vice President Apurva Shah described the initiative as groundbreaking, emphasizing its importance in fostering sustainable innovation and ensuring that MSMEs, which are pivotal to Gujarat’s economy, are well-prepared to meet global sustainability benchmarks.
He encouraged industry stakeholders to collaborate in positioning Gujarat as a model for sustainable industrial advancement.
The summit will delve into vital themes such as Gujarat’s sustainability vision and the routes to achieving the 2070 net-zero goal, the repercussions of global sustainability trends on Indian businesses, transitioning the real estate sector towards sustainable and profitable frameworks, the economics of a low-carbon transition, and enhancing climate resilience in MSMEs.
These discussions will provide businesses with actionable strategies to create sustainability roadmaps customized to their operations.
In a show of commitment to sustainability, GCCI has vowed to make the GCCI Gujarat Sustainability Summit 2025 an Operational Net Zero event. All facets of the summit, including travel and logistics, will be tracked and assessed to reduce its carbon footprint, setting a precedent for other businesses to emulate.
