ESG Research Foundation Announces Global ESG Conference & 4th Prithvi Awards 2026
The ESG Research Foundation (ERF), a Section 8 non‑profit registered with NITI Aayog (NGO Darpan Reg. HR/2024/0318230), issued a press release stating that it will host its flagship Global ESG Conference and the 4th Prithvi Awards on September 25, 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The event is powered by BNW Developments, Dubai and is positioned as a catalyst to accelerate India’s transition toward sustainable growth and alignment with global climate mandates.
Theme and Session Structure
The summit’s central theme is “ESG Vision 2070: Balancing Economic Growth vis‑à‑vis Journey towards Net Zero.” The day‑long program comprises five high‑impact technical sessions:
1. Beyond Compliance – covering regulatory readiness across BRSR, EU regulations, CSDDD, CBAM, and anti‑green‑washing measures.
2. Capitalising on the Green Transition – focusing on carbon markets, green hydrogen, circular‑economy practices, and India‑Europe collaborative models.
3. Unlocking Green Capital – discussing mobilising green finance, structuring investable portfolios, and case studies from Vietnam, Mauritius, and India.
4. Technology & Water Accounting – leveraging AI for ESG monitoring and developing audit‑ready water metrics.
5. Startup Innovation – scaling sustainable startups and building robust green‑investment ecosystems.
Prithvi Awards Ceremony and Dignitaries
The conference will culminate in the 4th Prithvi Awards 2026 ceremony, honouring sustainability icons from corporates, PSUs, NGOs, startups, government departments, and individual changemakers. Chief Guest: Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice, Government of India. Guests of Honour include:
- Shri Rohit Rishi, Managing Director, India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd (IIFCL)
- Dr. Anil Kumar Gupta, Board Member, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)
- CA. Deepak K. Kedia, Inspector General, National Security Guard (NSG)
- Dr. (CA) Ankur Aggarwal, Chairman & Founder, BNW Developments, Dubai
Special Addresses will be delivered by:
- Dr. Justice Vineet Kothari, Former Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court
- CA. Krishna Prasad Dahal, Partner, Focus Somar Audit & Tax Accountants Ltd, UK
- Mr. Surendra Patawari, Founder & Chairman, Gemini Corporation NV, Belgium
- Dr. Deepak Jain, President, Federation of Indian Industry (FII)
- Mr. Axel Angeli, Technology & AI Thought Leader, Logosworld Technology, Germany
- Dr. Bhavish Jugurnath, CEO, Mauritius Institute of Professional Accountants (MIPA)
Vision of Founder Director CA. (Dr.) Atul Kumar Gupta
CA. (Dr.) Atul Kumar Gupta, Founder Director of ERF and former President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI, 2020‑21), emphasized that ESG has moved from a peripheral reporting exercise to a core corporate strategy that will dictate business valuation, capital access, and risk management globally. He stated that the conference and awards aim to build capacity, foster cross‑border partnerships, and recognise measurable impact, positioning India to lead the global green transition.
Call to Action and Registration Details
ERF invites corporate executives, ESG professionals, investors, researchers, and civil‑society leaders to participate. Registration is open via the ERF website (www.esgresearchfoundation.org) or by emailing info@esgworldwide.org. Contact numbers for inquiries are +91 93507 99936 and +91 87961 02911. The event seeks to accelerate India’s growth toward net‑zero by 2070.
About ESG Research Foundation
The ESG Research Foundation is a Section 8 registered non‑profit organisation dedicated to spreading sustainability literacy, capacity building, ESG preparedness assessments, and promoting corporate‑governance standard adoption across public and private sectors in India and internationally.
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