Speaking with Astha Oriel of Business Today, Ashish Parikh, Chief Operating Officer at Diageo India (United Spirits), says that the company is including various sustainable initiatives across the value chain. Speaking at the Business Today India’s Most Sustainable Companies Awards & Summit, Parikh highlights the role of Diageo India as a sustainable beverage alcohol company.
A landmark moment for India Inc! The first edition of Business Today’s India’s Most Sustainable Companies Summit & Awards culminated in a prestigious awards ceremony in New Delhi, recognising corporate pioneers driving ESG excellence. The ceremony began with the launch of Business Today magazine’s Special Edition on India’s Most Sustainable Companies—featuring data-driven rankings in tie-up with CARE ESG Ratings, and sectoral insights. Top companies across industries were felicitated for their measurable impact in environment, social responsibility, and governance. The awards presentation also featured a celebratory photo-op with winners, marking a new chapter in India’s corporate sustainability journey. Watch to see who made the cut, and how Indian business is aligning profit with purpose.
At the first edition of BT India’s Most Sustainable Companies Summit & Awards in Delhi, top corporate leaders explored how sustainability has become a central boardroom priority. In this high-powered panel, Prabodha Acharya, Chief Sustainability Officer, JSW Group; Abanti Sankaranarayanan, EVP - Group Public Affairs, Mahindra & Mahindra; Dr. Anantharaman Subramaniyan, Head of Strategy, Sustainability, CSR & Skilling, Siemens Ltd; Seema Arora, Deputy Director General, CII; and Ashish Parikh, COO, Diageo India join moderator Shailendra Bhatnagar of Business Today TV to discuss sustainability not just as a responsibility, but as a long-term business strategy. From climate action and ESG compliance to investor expectations and supply chain reform, this session dives into how India's top companies are aligning growth with green goals.
At BT’s India’s Most Sustainable Companies Summit 2025, Environment Minister calls for global equity in climate action as India meets its 2030 targets ahead of time.
Ashish Parikh, COO of Diageo India, affirmed board-level accountability. “Our ESG strategy is reviewed quarterly by an independent board committee,” he said. Diageo follows a “triple win” model—“best for consumers, best for communities, best for the company”—anchoring sustainability in business logic.
What will a sustainable Bharat look like by 2030? In this keynote session at BT India’s Most Sustainable Companies Summit & Awards 2025, Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change Bhupender Yadav lays out India’s comprehensive vision for green growth. Titled “Vision 2030 – Bharat’s Plan To Sustainability,” the conversation — moderated by Business Today Group Editor Siddharth Zarabi — explores the government’s climate diplomacy, ESG priorities, regulatory roadmap, and India’s global positioning as a sustainability leader. From policy frameworks to practical execution, this high-level session spotlights the steps being taken to align India’s economic ambitions with ecological responsibility. An essential watch for policymakers, business leaders, and citizens invested in India’s sustainable transformation.
ICICI Bank and Shriram Finance were recognised among BT India’s Most Sustainable Companies in the financial sector at the 2025 summit held in New Delhi.
Mahindra & Mahindra, HPCL, JSW Energy, and Tata Steel have emerged as top honorees in the Special Recognition Awards category. These awards celebrate exceptional leadership in sustainability, transparency, and climate action across Indian industry.
At BT India's Most Sustainable Companies event, JSW Steel, JSW Energy, and Shree Cement were among the top winners of the Sectoral Excellence in Manufacturing awards. Other notable winners include Siemens, Mahindra & Mahindra, Hindustan Unilever, and Godrej Properties.
BT India's Most Sustainable Companies - Summit & Awards put the spotlight on aligning business ambition with ecological stewardship and social responsibility.
At the inaugural BT India’s Most Sustainable Companies Summit & Awards 2025 in New Delhi, the panel ‘Financing Earth: Multilateral Moves That Matter’ tackles the complex intersection of finance, law, and climate policy. Moderated by Sakshi Batra of Business Today TV, the discussion features insights from Meyyappan Nagappan, Partner, Trilegal; Amit Kapur, Partner, JSA; and Srinath Sridharan, Corporate Advisor. From global capital flows and ESG frameworks to legal mechanisms and innovation, the session explores how India can better tap multilateral support to finance sustainability at scale. Don’t miss this deep-dive into the critical financial strategies shaping the green transition in emerging economies.
What lies ahead for ESG in Indian markets? At the inaugural BT India’s Most Sustainable Companies Summit & Awards 2025 in Delhi, Pramod Rao, Executive Director at SEBI, shares the regulator’s evolving ESG roadmap in an exclusive fireside chat with Siddharth Zarabi, Group Editor, Business Today. The session, titled ‘SEBI’s Vision For ESG’, explores how SEBI is shifting from voluntary ESG disclosures to structured mandates—impacting listed companies, investors, and global stakeholders. From BRSR norms to green finance regulations, this session offers a front-row seat to SEBI’s regulatory thinking and its aim to align Indian markets with global ESG best practices.
At the inaugural BT India’s Most Sustainable Companies Summit & Awards, a panel of experts underscored the urgent need to unlock climate financing—particularly from multilateral institutions—to accelerate sustainable development in emerging economies.
The industry doyens collectively acknowledged the significant strides India has made in renewable energy adoption. However, they also recognised the ongoing challenges, including the need for technological advancements, policy enhancements, and increased private sector participation.
In terms of extending the BRSR framework beyond the required 1,000 companies to smaller-sized companies, Rao said that the regulatory authority would prefer the voluntary publishing of the BRSR framework.
At the inaugural BT India’s Most Sustainable Companies Summit & Awards 2025 in New Delhi, the session titled “The Energy Shift: Clean. Scalable. Now.” spotlights India’s renewable energy ambitions. Moderated by Shailendra Bhatnagar of Business Today TV, the conversation features Prashant Choubey, President - Business Development, Avaada Group, Safi Ahsan Rizvi, Advisor, NDMA; and Joshua Wycliffe, Chief of Operations at the International Solar Alliance. The panel explores how India is scaling up solar power, mobilising investments, and building global partnerships to accelerate the transition to clean energy. With real-world insights from industry and international alliances, this session makes the case for why the energy shift is not just urgent — it’s already happening.
At the first-ever BT India’s Most Sustainable Companies Summit & Awards 2025 in Delhi, a powerful session titled “Capital Meets Climate” explores how finance is fuelling India’s sustainability revolution. Moderated by Sakshi Batra of Business Today TV, the panel featured top leaders driving the green finance narrative: Swapna Gupta, Partner, Avaana Capital; Mridula Ramesh, Founder, Sundaram Climate Institute; and Namrata Rana, National Head of ESG, KPMG in India. From ESG strategies to climate-conscious capital flows, the discussion unpacked the challenges and opportunities in aligning financial returns with environmental impact. Watch now to see how India’s capital markets are embracing sustainability and redefining business leadership in the age of climate change.
Join us LIVE at the inaugural BT India’s Most Sustainable Companies Summit & Awards in Delhi, with a dynamic panel discussion titled “Climate Diplomacy: Winning the Global Green Game” brought together key thought leaders driving India’s green global strategy. Moderated by Shailendra Bhatnagar and Karishma Asoodani of Business Today TV, the panel features Dr Nilanjan Ghosh, Director, Blue Economy & Climate, ORF; Safi Ahsan Rizvi, Advisor, NDMA; Dr Jaivardhan Bhatt, Distinguished Fellow, RIS; and Vaibhav Chaturvedi, Senior Fellow, Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW). From India’s blue economy to climate risk management and global climate negotiations, the session explores how India can lead the next phase of international climate action. Tune in for powerful insights on sustainability, climate diplomacy, and India’s evolving voice on the global green stage.
Mridula Ramesh, founder of the Sundaram Climate Institute, emphasized the vital role of industry anchors in scaling innovation. Namrata Rana, National Head of ESG at KPMG in India, focused on regulatory momentum. Swapna Gupta, Partner at Avaana Capital, highlighted how India’s startup landscape has evolved from a service economy to a product powerhouse.
BT India’s Most Sustainable Companies Summit & Awards: Any discourse on climate change must also include the assessment of a country’s contribution to climate change, said Jaivardhan Ramanlal Bhatt.
Join us LIVE at the inaugural BT India’s Most Sustainable Companies Summit & Awards in Delhi, with a high-stakes panel discussion on "The Trust Equation: Capital, Tech and Climate" brought together top sustainability voices. Moderated by Sakshi Batra of Business Today TV, the session features Sanjay Podder, Global MD – Technology, Sustainability & Innovation, Accenture; Nikunj Dube, Director & Head, CARE ESG Ratings; Yashika Singh, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer and Sustainability Head, Pepsico India and South Asia; and Anjalli Kumar, Chief Sustainability Officer, Zomato. The conversation focused on how corporate India is building trust through ESG strategies, climate action, and transparent stakeholder engagement. From capital markets to consumer behaviour, the session unpacked how sustainability is reshaping business imperatives in India. A must-watch for anyone tracking green finance, climate leadership, and the future of responsible business.
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