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Earlier this month our Co-Founder Akshay Gunteti was part of ANDE South Asia Waste and Circularity Policy Working Group in Delhi! The ANDE Waste and Circularity policy working group is designed to engage a wide variety of ecosystem actors to advise on policy priorities at the national and sub-national level. We discussed key strategies for enhancing circularity in India's textile hubs and addressing policy challenges in textile waste management. As eloquently put by Prajakta Verma IAS, Joint secretary, Ministry Of Textiles, Government of India, "Sustainability in textiles is an important theme that requires collaborative efforts among multiple actors to ensure effective forward and backward linkages. The Ministry is committed to working with all stakeholders to establish a robust policy framework for sustainability and circularity, which will, in turn, enable these ventures to thrive. The aim of our policy working group is to partner with local advocacy partner organizations to connect public and private ecosystem actors, validate policy recommendations, and advocate for policy reform in the waste management and circular economy sectors. This session activities are conducted by advocacy partners Centre for Responsible Business and Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) . Green Worms team is glad to be part of this working group along with our Investors Chakravarthy AB from Upaya Social Ventures Green Worms is actively working in Co-creating Textile Waste value chain in India especially at the last-mile with exclusive Textile Recovery Facility. Green Worms will be setting up a Textile Recycling unit to manufacture Felt that has various applications across the industries including Textiles, automobiles, construction, furniture and many more to Co-creating Circular Value chains that are impactful, traceable and compliant. #textilewaste #textilecircularity #fastfashion #textiles #circularfashion #circulareconomy #traceability

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#Flashbackwednesday Listen to Bhavya Sharma, Centre for Responsible Business in conversation with Vishal Dev, Director of Sustainable Business at WWF-India, at CRB's annual conference 'India and Sustainability Standards 2023' as they discuss sustainable business in India and the way forward. They emphasize the need for consensus among countries on protecting land and conserving forests, which can be achieved through multi-country platforms. Register now to join ISS 2024: https://bit.ly/iss2024reg View the post conference report here: https://lnkd.in/gYtVDYrn #CRBISS2023 #ResponsibleBusiness #Sustainability #ISS2024 #Sustainablebusiness #conservation #Flashbackwednesday

Kedar Rele, our Managing Director for Automotive Catalyst India, participated to a roundtable to share how Umicore is contributing towards sustainable development with local actions. Our automotive catalysts contribute to cleaner air, our expertise contribute to setting-up Indian recycling standards, and we are actively involved in nearby hospitals and schools to give back to people and planet . We thank Centre for Responsible Business and Mahratta Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture, Pune for the invitation to dialogue on how to advance and scale-up sustainability through EU-India Business stakeholder collaboration. 

The training course 'Continuing Professional Development: Training Course on Natural Capital Valuation for Business Decision Making,' organized by Centre for Responsible Business and Capitals Coalition, has come to a successful close. The course featured engaging participation and encouraging sessions led by our esteemed instructors Rijit Sengupta, Tim Polaszek, Louise Amand We were delighted to be joined by Guest Speakers Rosimeiry Portela, and Sarang Vaidya, who generously shared their expertise during the online sessions. Congratulations to all participants on receiving their certificates, and heartfelt gratitude to all our knowledge partners for their unwavering support and encouragement. Knowledge Partners: Social Value International, ICAEW, UNEP-WCMC, The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB), Accounting for Sustainability (A4S) Stay Tuned for additional details updates ! #ContinuingProfessionalDevelopmentCourse #NaturalCapital #ProfessionalDevelopmentOpportunities

Dr. Rajat Panwar, Professor of Responsible and Sustainable Business and Graduate Major Advisor, Forest Ecosystems & Society Department, Oregon State University and Senior Fellow, Centre for Responsible Business, met with the team today to discuss all things sustainable business. We are grateful for his time and insights and look forward to his guidance on various initiatives. #sustainablebusiness #sustainability #businessinsights #crb

👕 Weaving the threads of the ANDE Waste and Circularity Policy Working Group in Delhi! The ANDE Waste and Circularity policy working group is designed to engage a wide variety of ecosystem actors – such as subject matter experts, entrepreneur support organizations, investors, green entrepreneurs, NGOs, and Small and growing businesses (SGBs) – to advise on policy priorities at the national and sub-national level. On 11 July 2024, we were joined by our esteemed group members to discuss key strategies for enhancing circularity in India's textile hubs and addressing policy challenges in pre-consumer textile waste management. As eloquently put by Prajakta Verma IAS, Joint secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, "Sustainability in textiles is an important theme that requires collaborative efforts among multiple actors to ensure effective forward and backward linkages. During the recent Textiles Startup Grand Challenge, aimed at supporting innovators with potential through incubation and grants, we discovered numerous promising ventures, particularly emerging from tier-2 cities, that are actively working on sustainable solutions. The Ministry is committed to working with all stakeholders to establish a robust policy framework for sustainability and circularity, which will, in turn, enable these ventures to thrive. Additionally, we have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Government e-Marketplace (GeM) to promote the procurement of upcycled products, fostering an environment for sustainable production and consumption." The aim of our policy working group is to partner with local advocacy partner organizations to connect public and private ecosystem actors, validate policy recommendations, and advocate for policy reform in the waste management and circular economy sectors. Join us today to mobilise and bolster the waste and circularity sector in India! This session was made possible with the help of our local advocacy partners Centre for Responsible Business and Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW). Click here to find out more and join our Policy Working Group! https://lnkd.in/gcaxikVH Devyani Hari Priyanka Singh Patrick Obonyo Msc, MBA #policy #Textiles #waste #wastemanagement #sdg #ANDE2024

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International Council for Circular Economy (#ICCE) in collaboration with Chase India released a survey report during India Circular Economy Forum #ICEF2024 on 11th July at IHC, New Delhi. A survey titled "𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒑𝒔 𝑨𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑪𝒊𝒓𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒓 𝑬𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒎𝒚 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑺𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝑩𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒕" was conducted to gather insights from #startups in #recycling, #wastemanagement, #agriculture, #AI-enabled services, #sustainableproduct manufacturing, and #sustainablefashion. The survey aimed to identify gaps and challenges in the #circulareconomy from the perspectives of #policy frameworks, infrastructure, technology adoption, and other crucial factors. The findings provide an overview of the state of circular economy startups, their regulatory interactions, consumer awareness levels, and the essential role of government support. Mr. Anirban Deb, Senior Manager at Chase India, highlighted the challenges addressed by startups and discussed specific policy, regulatory, and government initiatives for the future. The report emphasizes the critical role of #stategovernments in promoting #circularinitiatives, urging them to establish dedicated #funds similar to Tamil Nadu's Rs 1,000-crore #GreenFund for #renewableenergy and #climatechange mitigation. The report also called for enhanced adoption of #technology and #innovation, proposing hackathons to encourage startups and innovators to address circular economy challenges. Furthermore, #infrastructure development was deemed essential, with a focus on identifying Circular and Sustainable Corridors (#CSCs) to support sustainable practices. Consumer #awareness initiatives, such as MeitY’s #GREENE program, were recognized as vital for promoting circular practices at various societal levels, advocating for district-level educational campaigns. Lastly, the importance of capacity building was stressed, to create an inclusive circular economy ecosystem that integrates the informal sector. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/g4XkGYS9 Shalini Goyal Bhalla | Akanksha B | Surabhi Singhal | Prerna Kapoor | Anirban Deb | Dr. Dhawal Gupta | Antra Jain | Reva Prakash | Rtn SHIV Rao Challa | Kaushal Mahan | Nandini Sharma

Solidaridad, supported by the European Union, is implementing a multi-year programme to promote regenerative agricultural practices in the vegetable oil supply chain, and enhance stakeholders' engagement in EU-India policy dialogues, contributing to the Global Gateway Strategy in India. This programme includes a pilot, targeting 35,000 smallholder farmers and workers in Madhya Pradesh to demonstrate regenerative practices. The pilot's results will inform policy papers on regenerative agriculture in the vegetable oil sector and facilitate multi-stakeholder engagement. 🌿 👩🌾 👨🌾 On July 8, 2024, a stakeholders' consultation meeting was held at Bhopal. The event, titled “Promotion of Regenerative Agriculture Practices for a Food Secure and Climate Resilient Future in the EU-India Partnership,” provided an overview of the programme and engaged key stakeholders, including scientists, experts, businesses, and CSOs, in meaningful discussions to enhance the programme's implementation. Insightful conversations between participants highlighted the need for and different aspects and components of incorporating regenerative, sustainable practices in the long run. 🤝 🗣 "This platform will support the development of systematic approaches at the policy level, and aims to integrate sustainable agricultural practices into broader agricultural policies and frameworks," Dr.Suresh Motwani said, highlighting Solidaridad Asia's commitment towards regenerative agricultural practices and fostering collaborative efforts among stakeholders for sustainable agricultural development. "The forum will set a foundation for future initiatives that aim to achieve agricultural resilience, improve livelihoods, and promote environmental sustainability," he added. 💚 Centre for Advanced Research & Development (CARD) Centre for Responsible Business ICAR- Indian Council of Agricultural Research SAM Global University Louis Dreyfus Company ITC Limited The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) Godrej Agrovet Limited Bio Nutrients (India) Pvt. Ltd. Vippy Industries Ltd. Rijit Sengupta Sangeeta Lenka Prachi Chouksey Prema Sharma #EventUpdates #RegenerativeAgriculture #Partnerships #MultistakeholderEngagement #Sustainability #VegetableOil #SustainableSupplyChains