Celebrate India’s green champions leading the charge toward a sustainable future.

Luxury industry need to adopt climate-friendly practices: experts

Climate change presents a significant challenge for the luxury goods sector, and industry leaders are urging businesses to embrace environmentally sustainable practices. Entrepreneurs and experts emphasize that sustainability is the future of luxury, and companies that prioritize eco-friendly actions will reap long-term benefits.

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EDII champions green entrepreneurship at Kol roundtable meet

Kolkata: The Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII) reaffirmed its commitment to green entrepreneurship at a recent roundtable meet in the city. Aligning with the govt of India's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and net-zero targets, EDII emphasised the critical role of eco-friendly businesses in addressing environmental challenges while creating economic opportunities.

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GMR Airports joins UN Global Compact to 'boost sustainability efforts'

NEW DELHI: GMR Airports Ltd, the biggest airport operator in India, Monday it has joined the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) - a voluntary initiative established in 2000 to encourage businesses worldwide to adopt sustainable and socially responsible policies. It requires companies to align their operations with 10 principles in areas such as human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption.

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Balancing Growth and Sustainability: The Road to Responsible Sourcing

Indian businesses are increasingly prioritizing sustainability, focusing on green purchasing to balance growth and environmental care. Despite initial high costs, businesses can gradually implement sustainable practices, improve supply chain transparency with technology, and optimize operations to offset added expenses. Aligning sustainability with other business objectives and transparent communication can enhance consumer trust and competitiveness.

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AI, green tech to lead India growth, says KPIT MD Patil

Pune: The artificial intelligence (AI) sector in India has received a substantial backing of $1.2 billion (Rs 10,000 crore) in investments and the country’s premier institutes such as IITs along with over 200 GCCs are poised to drive the transformation going ahead, Kishor Patil, MD & CEO of KPIT Technologies said at the Taiwan-ASEAN-India Cooperation Forum (TAICF) 2024.

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What is The Ecopreneur Honours?

The Ecopreneur Honours is a national platform that recognizes and celebrates individuals, startups and Corporates making significant contributions to sustainability, environmental innovation, and green entrepreneurship.

What is the purpose of this event?

The event aims to spotlight sustainability leaders, foster dialogue on India’s green future, and create networking opportunities between changemakers, investors and media.

Who is eligible to be honoured?

We recognize ecopreneurs from diverse backgrounds—including startups, corporates, NGOs, individuals, and institutions—working in areas such as clean energy, circular economy, climate tech, water, waste, mobility, and more.

What are the biggest sustainability challenges in India today?

Key challenges include water scarcity, air pollution, plastic waste, deforestation, and climate vulnerability. The summit aims to bring attention to solutions addressing these issues.

Why is it important to recognize Ecopreneurs in today’s time?

Ecopreneurs are key drivers of systemic change. Honouring them helps amplify their impact, inspire others, and accelerate the adoption of sustainable practices at scale.