ICC Sustainability Conclave 2024
2nd - 3rd November 2023
The Imperial Hotel, New Delhi
- Registration is mandatory
- Speakers are required to register in advance
This is a major initiative of the Indian Chemical Industry for promoting sustainability in the management of the entire life cycle of chemicals. Environment Resource Management (ERM) a globally renowned entity in the sector is the Knowledge Partner for the Conclave. All the previous editions were supported by the Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers and, Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Government of India....
Further Inspired by clarion call by our Hon’ble Prime Minister at Cop 26 of UNFCC and enunciation of five commitments – Panchamrit, set the roadmap of the country and its commitment to support the global goals to mitigate the impact of Climate change.
The two-day event will host senior representatives from Indian and Global companies, government officers, multilateral organizations, chemical industry bodies, and academic experts to discuss trending issues and opportunities, including ESG strategies, de-carbonization, net-zero transition, digital transformation, green growth, cleaner energy, safety promotion, and product stewardship beyond regulations. This will help in adoption of new technologies and chemistry to reduce the carbon footprint in the Indian chemical industry.
Given India's global commitments to mitigate climate change, reduce carbon footprints, enhance the use of renewable energy, and promote sustainable corporate operations, the Sustainability Conclave holds great significance.
INDIAN CHEMICAL COUNCIL (ICC) the apex national body representing all branches of the Chemical Industry in India such as Organic & Inorganic Chemicals, Plastics & Petrochemicals & Petroleum Refineries, Dyestuffs & Dye-intermediates, Fertilizers & Pesticides, Specialty Chemicals, Paints etc.
The Indian Chemical Council is dedicated to the growth of the Indian Chemical Industry. Established in 1938, ICC has over the years grown its functions and offerings to cater to the varying needs of the Indian Chemical Industry.
ICC also has two initiatives - Responsible Care and Nicer Globe.
The ICC was formed to broadly serve the following objectives:- To anticipate and respond to government policy
- To provide better service to members in effective dissemination of information, safety, health and environment issues and monitoring the national and international chemical industry scenario
- To extend and maintain international liaison
- To promote chemicals exports vigorously. To work towards the effective representation of all sectors of the chemical industry
- To help ensure the availability of trained manpower, and To foster R&D culture, quality standards and technology absorption
- To promote and maintain good relations between members of the Association and the Government authorities, other segments of the economy and the public and improve the image of the industry
- To encourage work studies, research, investigations & experiments with the aim of improving the manufacture of chemical products, cost reduction & enhanced productivity
- To organize trade delegations to foreign countries, disseminate trade & commercial information about various countries amongst its members and generally facilitate trade & exchange of know-how in chemicals & petrochemicals
- To promote energy conservation measures in the industry
- To promote the Responsible Care initiative under the structured approach to self-regulations
The ICC is well-represented by senior executives from a wide range of global and local chemical companies. The executive committee of the ICC includes veterans of the chemical industry with vast experience and keen insight into the workings of the chemical industry in India. Their guidance and vision steer ICC to further growth and service.
Activities of ICC include organizing various seminars and events for the dissemination of information, safety, health, and environment issues relating to the Indian chemical industry.
THURSDAY, 17th November, 2022 INAUGURAL SESSION
SESSION 1 10:30 - 11:45 |
Inaugural Session | |
11:30 – 10:40 | Welcome Address | Mr. Bimal L. Goculdas President, ICC and, MD & CEO, DMCC Speciality Chemicals Ltd. |
10:40 – 10:50 | ICC Perspective on Sustainability | Mr. Ravi Kapoor Conclave Chairman; Chairman, Sustainability Committee, ICC and, MD, Heubach Colour Pvt. Ltd. |
10:50 – 11:00 | Special Address | Ms. Jacqueline Alvarez Chief, Chemicals & Health Branch, UNEP |
11:00 – 11:10 | Sustainability Address | Mr. Ashwin C. Shroff Chairman & MD, Excel Industries Ltd. |
11:10 – 11:20 | Keynote - Address | Mr. Nitin Desai Chairman, Governing Council TERI; Fmr. Under Secretary General for Economic & Social Affairs, United Nations |
11:20 – 11:35 | Address by Chief Guest | Mr. Nitin Desai Secretary, Dept. of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Govt. of India |
Release of Knowledge Paper
11:40– 11:45 10:30 - 11:45 |
Vote of thanks | ICC |
11:30 – 10:40 | Welcome Address | Mr. Bimal L. Goculdas President, ICC and, MD & CEO, DMCC Speciality Chemicals Ltd. |
10:45 – 11:00 10:30 - 11:45 |
NETWORKING TEA | |
12:00 – 12: 30 | Thematic Presentation Key Sustainability Challenges - Drivers of Chemical Industry |
Mr. Jaydeep Sathaye Partner, ERM India |
SESSION CHANGEOVER
SESSION 2 12:35 – 13:30 |
ESG in Boardrooms – Vision and Strategies for value creation Chair: Shri Arun Baroka, IAS – Secretary, Dept. of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Govt. of India Co-Chair: Mr. Ravi Kapoor, Conclave Chairman; Chairman, Sustainability Committee, ICC; & MD, Heubach Colour Pvt Ltd. |
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Opening remarks by Chair | ||
12:35 - 13:15 |
CEO’s PANEL DISCUSSION:
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13:15 – 13:25 | Q&A | |
13:25 – 13:30 | Concluding Remarks |
13:30 – 14:15 | NETWORKING LUNCH |
SESSION 3 14:15 – 15:20 |
Decarbonizing the Chemical Sector: Reflections to Actions Chair: Mr. S. R. Deo, Managing Director, NOCIL Ltd. |
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14:15-14:20 | Opening remarks by Chair | |
14:20-14:35 | Confluence of Circularity and Climate Action towards Industry Decarbonisation | Mr. Ananda Kumaran SekarSr. Mgr., Operations Support, SABIC |
14:35-14:50 | Carbon Neutrality Assessment & Decarbonisation Roadmap for Chemical Industry | Dr. Mritunjay ChoubeyGlobal VP-Environment & Sustainability, UPL Ltd. |
14:50-15:05 | Lubrizol’s holistic Sustainability Journey | Mr. Nikhil MundraHead- Strategic & Transformation, TempRite, Lubrizol |
15:05-15:15 | Q&A | |
15:15-15:20 | Concluding Remarks |
SESSION CHANGEOVER
SESSION 4 15:30 – 16:35 |
Product Stewardship – Going beyond Regulatory Landscape Chair: Mr. Susanta Kumar Purohit*, Joint Secretary (Chemicals), DCPC, Govt. of India Co-Chair: Mr. Shisher Kumra, Chief Executive, GPC |
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15:30-15:35 | Opening remarks by Chair | |
15:35-15:50 | Greater Chemistry – Safe and Sustainable by design@Clariant |
Dr. (Ms.) Erika KunzHead – Global Product Stewardship, Clariant |
15:50-16:05 | Product Stewardship – Going beyond Regulatory Landscape |
Mr. Rahul YadavChief Manager, Regulatory Compliance, Gujarat Fluorochemicals Ltd. |
16:05-16:20 | Setting Standards to decarbonize the chemical industry |
Mr. Kushal SinghDirector-CSR & Sustainability, Merck India |
16:20-16:30 | Q&A | |
16:30-16:35 | Concluding Remarks |
16:35 – 16:50 | NETWORKING TEA |
SESSION 5 16:50 - 17:50 |
Unlocking the potential of Digital Transformation for Sustainability | |
Opening remarks by Chair | ||
15:35-15:50 |
Panellists:
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Q&A | ||
17:45 – 17:50 | Concluding Remarks |
18:00 – 19:15 | CEOs’ ROUNDTABLE (BY INVITATION) | |
1930 onwards | NETWORKING DINNER |
SESSION 1 10:00–10:45 |
FRIDAY, 18th November 2022 OPENING SESSION |
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10:00-10:05 | Welcome Address | Mr. Rajen Mariwala Vice President, ICC and, Managing Director, Eternis Fine Chemicals Ltd. |
10:05-10:10 | Context Setting | Mr. Ravi Kapoor Conclave Chairman; Chairman, Sustainability Committee, ICC; & MD, Heubach Colour Pvt. Ltd. |
10:10-10:20 | Special Address | Mr. Prabh Das MD & CEO, HPCL – Mittal Energy Ltd. |
10:20-10:30 | Address by Guest of Honour | Ms. Neelkamal Darbari Chairperson, National Authority–CWC, Govt. of India |
10:30-10:40 | Address by Chief Guest | Shri Bhagwanth Khuba Hon’ble Minister of State for Chemicals & Fertilizers and, New and Renewable Energy. Govt. of India |
Distribution of RC Certificates | ||
10:40 – 10:45 | Vote of thanks | ICC |
10:45 – 11:00 | NETWORKING TEA |
SESSION 2 11:00 – 12:10 |
Exploring Green Growth Opportunities: Solutions & Technologies Chair: Shri Sujit Kumar Bajpayee, Joint Secretary, MoEF&CC, Govt. of India Co-Chair: Mr. Sridhara Narasimha Sastry, President and Unit Head, Aditya Birla Chemicals for Grasim Industries Ltd (Renukoot) |
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11:00-11:05 | Opening remarks by Chair | |
11:05-11:20 | Bio-Based Chemicals-A Sustainable Future | Dr. Sangeeta Srivastava Executive Director, Godavari Biorefineries Ltd. |
11:20-11:35 | Chemours Sustainability Insights | Mr. Premal Shah
Sales Leader Asia Pacific & Country Leader, Chemours India |
11:35-11:50 | Green Hydrogenation | Mr. Rahul Singh Vice President-Technology & Engineering, Hygenco |
11:50-12:00 | Q&A | |
12:00-12:10 | Concluding remarks | |
SESSION CHANGEOVER |
SESSION 3 12:20–13:25 |
Leveraging Cleaner Energy Transitions
Chair: Mr. Gireesh Pradhan, Fmr. Chairman, CERC, and Fmr. Secretary, MNRE, Govt. of India Co-Chair: Mr. Rajeev Sharma, Fmr. CMD, Power Finance Corp. Ltd. |
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12:20-12:25 | Opening remarks by Chair | |
12:25-12:40 | Accelerating your decarbonization Journey - Fast greening your electricity |
Mr. Naveen Khandelwal COO, & CFO-India, BrightNight Power |
12:40-12:55 | Biotechnology: An Enabler for a Cleaner Energy Transition for Chemicals |
Dr. Johnathan Holladay Vice President - Govt. Programs, LanzaTech |
12:55-13:10 | Financing Cleaner Energy Transition | Mr. Rajeev Sharma Fmr. CMD, Power Finance Corp. Ltd. |
13:10-13:20 | Q&A | |
13:20-13:25 | Concluding remarks by Co-Chair | |
13:25–14:15 | NETWORKING LUNCH |
SESSION 4 14:15-15:00 |
Safety Promotes Sustainability Chair: Mr. Srinivasan Ramabhadran, Board Member & MD-Asia Pacific, dss+ Co-Chair: Dr. Vishal Choudhary, Dy. Industrial Advisor, DCPC, Govt. of India |
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14:15-14:20 | Opening remarks by Chair | |
14:20-14:30 | Presentation of ERM Safety Survey | Mr. Abhijit Rajput Technical Director, ERM |
14:30-14:45 | Industry Collaboration for a Safer Chemical Ecosystem |
Mr. Mahendra Shelke (AGM -Head of Logistics & Warehousing) &Mr. Bharat Meesala(PTSE - Occupational Safety, Xact, RC and Trade Compliance) Lanxess India |
14:45-14:55 | Q&A | |
14:55-15:00 | Concluding remarks by Co-Chair |
SESSION CHANGEOVER
SESSION 5 15:05–16:10 |
Embracing Net-Zero Transition: Risks & Opportunities Chair: Mr. Ramkumar Shankar, Managing Director, Chemplast Sanmar Ltd. |
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15:05-15:10 | Opening remarks by Chair | |
15:10-15:25 | Net-Zero: Enabler for Sustainable Change | Mr. Vinod Paremal Chairman, ICC Western Region; President & Managing Director, Evonik India |
15:25-15:40 | Embracing Net-Zero Transition: Risks & Opportunities | Mr. Kapil Malhotra
Co-Chair, ICC NR; President, AMAI and, Global BU Head-Fluoropolymers, Gujarat Fluorochemicals Ltd. |
15:40-15:55 | Plastic Circularity and Net-Zero | Mr. Jonny Goyal
Director, Research & Analysis, Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS (A Dow Jones Company) |
15:55-16:05 | Q&A | |
16:05-16:10 | Concluding remarks by Co-Chair |
SESSION CHANGEOVER
SESSION 6 15:05–16:10 |
Session by UNEP - Plastic Pollution: Strengthening the Role of the Industry Moderator: Ms. Jacqueline Alvarez, Chief, Chemicals & Health Branch, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) |
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Q&A | ||
17:15-17:25 | Way Forward and Vote of Thanks – ICC |