As a Group, we are committed to creating an inclusive and greener India. In 2013, we introduced a series of annual conclaves designed to initiate conversations with relevant stakeholders to educate, share and learn about things that make a difference to our planet and us. Each conclave focuses on an issue around one of our Godrej Good & Green goals.
They bring together speakers and audiences from across industry, academia, advocacy, policy and the non-profit world.
On February 1, 2017, we hosted the second Good Conclave to present an overview of the entire skilling value chain and address the complexities of the marginalised communities we operate in.
The conclave represented diverse views from corporate, government, non-profits, academia and social enterprises. The panelist discussed the skill training approaches, policies, gaps and opportunities. Over 130 people participated in the conclave and interacted with industry experts. The conclave saw the release of a CSR in the skills sector report that provides data-based evidence of trends in skill training and the evident gaps.The Buddhan Theatre performed at the Conclave. The theatre uses the talents of the marginalised Chhara community as natural performers to conduct expressionist theatre that employs the people from the community and aims to bring social change.
A.F. Mathew,
IIM - Kozhikode
Afroz Baig,
Samerth
Ajit Chaudhuri,
Tata Sustainability Group
Arpita Vyas,
Wings to Fly - The Foundation
B. Ganesh,
SkillTrain
Clement Chauvet,
UNDP
Lezo Putsure,
YouthNet
Pearl Tiwari,
Ambuja Cements Limited
Prabir Bose,
Vikalp Kriya;
Priya Naik,
Samhita Social Ventures
Satya,
Aarusha Homes
Shri Deepak Kapoor,
IAS, Principal Secretary
On May 9, 2016, we hosted the third annual Good & Green conclave on Waste Management to address the changing need of managing waste. The conclave highlighted policies for waste management, role of the government, industry and people, and the need for creative solutions.
The conclave included panel discussions and presentations around the status of the 63 million tonnes of waste produced per annum in India and the diverse models to tackle it. Several speakers emphasised the need for segregation of waste and decentralising the treatment process to achieve efficiency. The conclave featured technology innovations such as, Plasma Gasification, Biphasic Biomethanation and Bio-stabilisation that are used by government, industries and non-profits. The conclave brought together nearly two dozen our-companies, non-profits and educational institutions. Over 200 people participated in the conclave and interacted with experts.
Deeksha Vats,
Aditya Birla
Jyoti Mhapsekar,
Stree Mukti Sanghatana
Bharati Chaturvedi,
Chintan
Mukul Rastogi,
ITC
Anirban Ghosh,
Mahindra & Mahindra
Dr. Anurag Garg,
Mumbai
P. Devanand,
SEED
Dr. S.R. Maley,
Scientist
Sriram Narayanan,
Indian Green Service
Ulhas Parlikar,
Geocycle ACC
Harsha Jayaram,
Carbon Clean Solutions
Alka Upadhyay,
Chetan Zaveri,
IL & FS
Dr. S.B. Ghosh,
BARC
Dr. Shyam Asolekar,
IIT Mumbai
V.Suresh,
Hiranandani
KS Venkatgiri,
CII
Dr Vivek Agrawal,
ICWM
In line with our goal of creating a more employable workforce, we hosted the first Good Conclave on Skill Development on January 29, 2016.
A platform to discuss key challenges in skill development, the conclave had over 80 representatives from corporates, non-profits and social enterprises. The panelists highlighted the need to factor larger social issues while designing employability programmes. They also debated the challenges of sustainable development and the ways to tackle them. The conclave emphasised the importance of technology and collaboration to drive scale and achieve global standards in skill development.
Bavidra Mohan,
Acumen
Aloka Majumdar,
HSBC India
Aakash Sethi,
Quality Edu. & Skills Training (QUEST) Alliance
Ameya Vanjari,
TATA Strive
Anshu Sharma,
SEEDS India
Apoorva Oza,
Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India)
Gayathri Vasudevan,
LabourNet
Girish Singhania,
EduBridge
Kalyan Chakravarthy,
PanIIT Alumni Reach For India Foundation
Meenu Venkateswaram,
Pravah
Peter ter Weeme,
Ethica Strategy
Samhita Social Ventures Private Limited
Rikin Gandhi
Digital Green
Shital Shah,
Awaaz.De
Deepak Arora,
Essar Foundation
Abhay Garg,
Tara Parthasarathy,
World Resources Institute India (WRI)
Pradeep Bhargava,
Dr.Arunabha Ghosh,
Council on Energy,Environment and Water
Ramesh Kymal,
Gamesa Wind Turbines Pvt. Ltd.
G. M. Pillai,
World Institute of Sustainable Energy
Dr. Suresh Prabhu,
Former Cabinet Minister and MP
Dr. Harish Hande,
SELCO Solar Light Pvt. Ltd.
Bunker Roy,
Barefoot College
Dr. Ashok Jhunjhunwala,
Indian Institute of Technology - Chennai
Dr. Nitin Pandit,
Sydney Lobo,
Tata Power
Ardeshir Contractor,
Kiran Energy
Nadir Godrej,
Godrej Industries
Krishan Dhawan,
Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation
Avijit Bhattacharya,
Tata Cleantech Capital (TCCL)
We hosted the first in a series of annual conclaves, the Good & Green Conclave on Water on March 9, 2013 at the Godrej & Boyce Auditorium in Vikhroli, Mumbai. The conclave focused on addressing India's water challenges and possible solutions to overcome this issue. The speakers at the conclave shared insights on effective water management at individual, community, corporate, national and global levels.
The broad themes included the role of individuals in creating new solutions and re-creating old ones, building sustainable businesses around various uses of water, the policy and advocacy issues around water and defining an effective role for governments and foundations. Over 280 people participated in this conclave.
Popat Rao Pawar,
Sarpanch, Hiware Bazar
Santha Sheela Nair,
Tamil Nadu State Planning Commission
S. Vishwanath,
Rain Water Club
Anuj Sharma,
Piramal Water Pvt. Ltd.
Dr. Dilip Kulkarni,
Agri-Foods Division of Jain Irrigation Systems
Rajeev Kher,
Saraplast (Shramik)
Dr. Arunabha Ghosh,
Council on Energy, Environment and Water
Jayamala Subramaniam,
Arghyam
Suresh Babu,
WWF India
Tien Shiao,
World Resources Institute, Washington DC
Charles Iceland,