‘Building Back Better’
Keynote Address on ‘Building Back Better’
The COVID19 pandemic that the world is grappling with today has presented before us the stark realties of human behavior towards our natural resources. It is a timely reminder that the grave threat of Climate Change has not yet disappeared and has left us to make critical decisions that will have a significant impact on our future generations. It clearly alludes to the fact that usage of low carbon technologies, frugal resources and simplistic living can go a long way in avoiding any environmental catastrophe. While countries across the globe have announced their ambitious mega plans to achieve the goal of Net Zero, it would certainly require a coherent and coordinated approach by Governments, cities, businesses, and industries respectively across different geographies. The journey to Net Zero can be achieved by following a two pronged approach i.e. to reduce/ stop GHG emissions and the removal of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere.
Definitely, 2021 will be an important year to make strategic decisions for ensuring a faster transition to greener and more inclusive economies.
Smt. Smriti Irani
Hon’ble Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Govt. of India
Amitabh Kant
Chief Executive Officer, NITI Aayog
Awards Presentation Ceremony
The Economic Times Edge Awards aim to recognize the corporates/ individuals that have demonstrated excellence and exemplary commitment towards managing environmental and social issues, promoting energy efficiency, combating climate change and advancing inclusion through innovation, advanced use of technology and governance practices.
The award categories include:
- SDG Awards – Corporate Foundations
- Felicitation of top 15 companies in the Sustainability Index
Launch of the Councils on:
- Climate Change
- Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Agenda
| 6.30 p.m. – 6.35 p.m. | Opening Remarks by: Mr. Deepak Lamba, CEO, World Wide Media and President, Times Strategic Solutions, The Times Group |
| 6.35 p.m. – 6.45 p.m. | Brief Remarks by:
Mr. Naveen Munjal, MD, Hero Electric Vehicles |
| 6.45 p.m. – 6.55 p.m. | Keynote Address on ‘Building Back Better’ By: Smt. Smriti Irani, Hon’ble Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Govt. of India |
| 6.55 p.m. – 7 p.m. | Launch of ‘The ET and Futurescape 8th Sustainability Index Report’ |
| 7 p.m. – 7.20 p.m. | Awards Presentation Ceremony The ET Edge Awards aim to recognize the corporates/ individuals that have demonstrated excellence and exemplary commitment towards managing environmental and social issues, promoting energy efficiency, combating climate change and advancing inclusion through innovation, advanced use of technology and governance practices. The award categories include:
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| 7.20 p.m. – 7.25 p.m. | Launch of the Councils on:
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| 7.25 p.m. – 7.30 p.m. | Closing Remarks |
| 7.30 p.m. onwards | Cocktails & Dinner |