September 16-17, 2014 The Lalit Hotel, New Delhi. ideas for a better tomorrow

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1 September 16-17, 2014 The Lalit Hotel, New Delhi ideas for a better tomorrow

2 In Partnership with Department of Science & Technology Ministry of Science and Technology Associate Partners Ministry of Urban Development Government of India Government of India Sponsors Print Media Partner

3 The 9th Sustainable and Inclusive Solutions Summit presents two days of captivating deliberations and intellectual insights that inspire innovation, action and solutions towards a sustainable future. The Summit promises to deliver a world class line-up of thought leaders and practitioners who are facilitating the transition to a sustainability renaissance. Over the past eight years, the Summit has broadened significantly in scope and participation. It encompasses systems and showcases practices that will sustain our economy and our planet for future generations. It will present several focus areas, sessions and networking opportunities. Please use the attached Reply Form to register.

4 focus areas Why should boards take sustainability & CSR seriously? Today, adoption of good corporate governance practices has emerged as an integral element for doing business. It is the responsibility of the boards along with CEO and chairman to direct the company to operate sustainably and to be socially responsible. Boards being the backbone of a company, it is important to realize the future business risk associated with environmental and social challenges and transform into present day opportunities. The opportunities will help in creating long term value and benefit the economy, society and environment. The plenary will focus on the role of boards in embedding sustainability and CSR into corporate governance. Is sustainable mining an oxymoron? Over the past few years, mining industry has arguably met with the most intense global criticism as it is a resource extraction sector that consumes vast amounts of energy and produces huge amounts of wastes. There is an ongoing debate on whether mining can be described sustainable. It is also important to note that mining has evolved from a focus on resource development at a minimum cost to a more holistic approach that balances economic, environmental and social consideration. This session aims to focus on the initiatives of companies that are pursuing a path towards sustainable mining. Oil and gas industry: managing energy challenges sustainably The extractive industries like oil and gas produce essential inputs for global economy. Demand for such inputs is likely to increase as people seek to improve their living standards. However, these industries can aggravate and cause serious environmental, health and social problems including conflict and war. The biggest challenge today is to provide the world with enough energy to meet growing demand, in a sustainable way.as oil and gas production and exploration continues to be a priority, companies and agencies are implementing regulations that will help to enhance sustainability in the industry. This session aims to provide a constructive dialogue between industry experts and policy makers and share experiences in managing oil and gas based sectors in a safe and sustainable way. Roadmap for building 100 smart cites in India The urban landscape is undergoing massive transformation in recent years. Cities across the globe today are trying to formulate master plans to develop citywide command and control network that monitors and optimizes the delivery of services like power, water, traffic and healthcare. The wave of urbanisation in India represents one of the country's greatest opportunities as well as one of its most serious challenges. India struggles with a number of significant barriers that continue to hamper the development of urban infrastructure. There is a need for more efficient and sustainable solution for building smart cities which will have selfsustainable habitats with minimal pollution levels, maximum recycling, optimized energy supplies and efficient public transportation. The plenary will discuss the solutions and best practices for transforming rapidly growing urban areas into smarter cities. Energising the future India is one of the world's fastest growing energy markets and is expected to be the secondlargest contributor to the increase in global energy demand by Renewable energy has the potential to re-energize India's economy, allowing the country to achieve energy independence, reduce its trade deficits and propel towards a Green Nation. Energy issues need to be addressed holistically, and by engaging multiple stakeholders in dialogue to embrace renewable energy. As the energy infrastructure in India is not fully developed as yet, there is an opportunity to make the right choices today. This session will focus on recognizing barriers and implementing collaborative actions and solutions to promote renewable energy in the country.

5 ideas for a better tomorrow Decentralising sustainable development in Indian states Indian states are facing the challenge for rapid economic growth, social equity and inclusion, and environmental sustainability. The urge for rapid growth leads to continuous use of natural resources beyond the threshold of resilience of the ecosystem. Taking a more bottom up view for development of a state can give an opportunity to radically rethink about its development in a sustainable way. Decentralised participatory planning leads to generation of ownership which, in turn is crucial for sustainability of any development intervention. During the plenary, it is anticipated that the participating states will discuss the challenges and present a blueprint for sustainable and inclusive growth in their respective states. Integrated Reporting: rethinking capitalism The global leaders have made a recent call to rethink capitalism. The value that any business creates needs to be looked at from stakeholder s perspective and not just the shareholders perspective. Integrated Reporting enables a sustainable business outlook by supporting the integration of sustainable value creation within an organization s strategy, governance and business model. This session will focus on the importance and need of Integrated Reporting in today s business environment together with the roles of different stakeholders in rethinking capitalism. Valuing natural capital Nature provides enormous amounts of inputs and services annually that are vital to long-term business success and global economic growth. As threats to the world s critical ecosystems multiply, so too do business risks. Today, businesses are trying to enhance their bottom lines by integrating the value of natural capital into their strategy, operations, accounting and reporting. Companies that work to reduce their negative impacts on ecosystems often discover new opportunities to boost resource productivity and efficiency, mitigate natural resource risks, create new business opportunities and respond to changing consumer preferences. This session will focus on initiatives of companies that create significant business benefits by developing resource resilience as well as creating community goodwill for the license to operate. Sustainable and inclusive innovation (SI2) The environmental and social challenges are creating business risk as well as growth and business opportunities. Today, companies need to look at the risk and transform it into possible business opportunities through innovative solutions. The CII-ITC Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Development has developed the concept of Sustainable and Inclusive Innovation (SI2). SI2 is about innovations that add value to business, to customers, to the environment and to the society. The session will focus on the initiatives of Companies that foster innovations that is both sustainable and inclusive. Be water smart! The global water demand is predicted to increase dramatically to a level 40% above current supply by As demand for water is outstripping supply, a range of effort are initiated ensure a more sustainable supply of water. Companies are trying to save this precious resource by encouraging technological innovations, reducing water footprint, raising public awareness, forming partnerships with public sector organisations and supporting national strategies that aim to provide access to safe water by all. This session aims to discuss the best practices that lead to sustainable, integrated and efficient management of water resources. Sustainable agriculture for food security As world population edges closer to 9.6 billion by 2050, it is estimated that agricultural systems will need to increase food production by 70% to match growing demand for food. The world needs a new vision in the field of agriculture so that it can ensure environmental sustainability, economic opportunity and food security for the marginal communities. Public-private partnerships, market-based approaches, environmental best practices and developing agricultural markets by providing opportunities for small farmers can lead to increase in food production and solve hunger crisis. The panel in this session aims to discuss the initiatives undertaken for the development of a sustainable agricultural system both in case of production and markets, and ensuring food security for all.

6 message for sponsors Make your mark on the sustainable business community and take a leadership position in emerging green market opportunities. As a sponsor of CII s flagship sustainability event you have a unique opportunity to position your organisation at the heart of the most important discussions on innovations, actions and solutions for sustainable development before an influential audience from business, government and civil society. On one hand, sponsoring the Summit offers enhanced and targeted visibility for your brand, including through mementos and corporate films, to help drive demand for your products and services. On the other, by giving you a participatory role in the various sessions, it lets you leverage an already established platform to showcase your thought leadership and drive reputation improvements even further. Your financial support helps us underwrite event costs to make it affordable and accessible to all who wish to attend. To know more about the various sponsorship opportunities at the Summit, please write to Banajyotsna.Baruah@cii.in

7 9TH SUSTAINABLE & INCLUSIVE SOLUTIONS SUMMIT ideas for a better tomorrow All figures below are in INR SHIP BENEFITS & CATEGORIES ELITE PRINCIPAL CO- COCKTAILS & DINNER DOCUMENTATION ASSOCIATE SESSION LUNCH NETWORKING CORPORATE CONTRIBUTOR Amount 15,00,000 12,00,000 10,00,000 8,00,000 6,00,000 5,00,000 5,00,000 4,00,000 3,00,000 2,00,000 No. of sponsor slots One Two Three Two T wo Open One (per session) Open Open Open Exclusive top level branding Sponsor mementoes to participants, e.g. pen, pen stand, mouse pad, pen drive etc. (at additional cost to the sponsor) Live link from event webpage to sponsoring organisation's website Sponsor name & logo on event webpage Complimentary registration at the conference (no. of participants) Speaker / Session Chair or Moderator Slot Screening of corporate film or commercial during breaks - maximum duration 2 minutes (screening slots to be decided by the organizers) Strategic positioning of complimentary advertisement in the sponsor section of the summit documentation Sponsoring organisation's brief profile in the sponsor section of the summit documentation (maximum word limit to vary as per sponsorship levels) Sponsor logo placement on the agenda Sponsor logo placement on the side wings of the backdrop (Logo size and positioning may vary according to the sponsorship category) Recognition of level of sponsorship on sponsor acknowledgement board and card (Logo size and positioning may vary according to the sponsorship category) Sponsor logo placement on the documentation kit

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9 REPLY FORM Please send the duly filled Reply Form (printed or scanned) along with requisite fee to: Ms. Banajyotsna Baruah CII-ITC Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Development 2nd Floor, Thapar House, 124, Janpath, New Delhi Tel.: / , Fax: / 25 banajyotsna.baruah@cii.in I / We would like to participate in the 9th Sustainable & Inclusive Solutions Summit; kindly register the following: Organisation Address Phone Mobile Please tick the applicable category: Early birds (Valid for registrations & fee received latest by15 August 2014) ` 6,000 + Service tax (12.36%) = ` 6,742 CII Members ` 8,000 + Service tax (12.36%) = ` 8,989 Academia, Students & NGOs ` 6,000 + Service tax (12.36%) = ` 6,742 Others ` 10,000 + Service tax (12.36%) = ` 11,236 One day charges ` 5,000 + Service tax (12.36%) = ` 5,618 Payment details: Registrations will only be considered complete on realisation of fee. Please draw Cheque/Demand Draft in favour of Confederation of Indian Industry payable at New Delhi. Cheque / DD No. Dated Amount ` In case you wish to pay the fee electronically, please write to us for NEFT details. a) Full payment is to be made along with the submission of reply form. b) Fee once paid is transferable but not refundable. Signature