21-04-2025
CII to host ESG conference, expo in Mysuru on April 23
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Mysuru zone, will be hosting the CII Mysuru ESG Conference 2025 and Expo on April 23 on the JSS Technical Institutions campus in Mysuru.
Themed 'Driving Sustainable Transformation: Aligning Business with Sustainability,' the conference aims to facilitate dialogue and actionable insights on integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks into core business strategies, operations, and governance models.
The day-long conference will bring together distinguished industry leaders, sustainability professionals, academicians, and stakeholders to explore cutting-edge trends and best practices in ESG.
The inaugural session features speakers, including C.G. Betsurmath, executive secretary, JSS Mahavidyapeetha; A.N. Santosh Kumar, Vice-Chancellor, JSS STU; Sam Cherian, managing director, Schevaran Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.; Nagaraja Gargeshwari, chairman, CII Mysuru Zone; Sohanjeet Randhawa, director – Sustainability and Communication, Volvo Group India Pvt. Ltd.; and Ganapathy C.P., senior regional head – facility, Infosys Ltd.
The first technical session, titled 'Decarbonizing Industries: Pathways to Net-Zero Emissions and Resource Utilization,' will focus on sustainable industrial transformation through energy efficiency, carbon reduction technologies, and process innovation. Speakers include experts from JMS Biotech, Brigade Group, Infosys, and Paryaavarneer Engineers.
The second session, 'The Business Case for ESG Accounting – Growth, Risk and Compliance,' will explore ESG accounting systems, regulatory frameworks (BRSR, ESRS, CSRD), digital platforms, and the financial benefits of ESG integration. Insights will be shared by senior leaders from KPMG, ORB Energy, GovEVA, and Automotive Axles Ltd.
Post-lunch, the focus will shift to MSMEs with a panel discussion I: 'Presentations from Experts Working with MSMEs.' The session will delve into ESG-readiness for small enterprises, sustainability certifications like ZED, Ecovadis compliance, AI-driven disclosure tools, and strategies to attract global opportunities. Panellists include sustainability champions from RSJ Inspection Service, Cam-Pro Technologies, Global PCCS, and Paryaavarneer Engineers.
The final session, panel discussion II: 'Transforming Sustainability Journey – Beyond Net Zero and into the Value Chain,' will emphasise Scope 3 readiness, value chain metrics, facility management, and risk mitigation across ESG-linked supply chains. Experts from Bhartiya Skill Development University, Schevaran Cleanfix Academy, and EcoMorphosys will share their expertise, a press release stated.
For more details, contact Kiran M.K. at kiran@ or on 98447 85965.
