How the Corporate Sector Can Drive Ambitious Climate Action in India

A Webinar Hosted by InfluenceMap and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)

India is on track to meet its 2030 Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement and due to submit an updated target for 2035 this year. Ambitious, science-based climate and energy policies will not only sustain this progress but also position India as a global hub for clean technology and competitiveness. Achieving this will require transparent and effective collaboration between the private sector and government at all levels.

This webinar will explore the current state of climate and energy policy in India, highlight trends in corporate engagement, and identify key opportunities for progress.

About This Webinar

In this webinar, InfluenceMap and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)—joined by speakers from an Indian asset manager and the World Bank—will explore the corporate climate policy engagement landscape in India, outline the policies needed for India to meet its climate targets, and highlight opportunities for Indian companies and investors to drive climate action.

  • Mr. Arupendra Nath Mullick, Vice President—CBS and Associate Director at The Energy and Resources Institute, will offer an assessment of the current state of Indian climate policy and how the private sector can support ambitious climate regulation in the country—from corporate advocacy to financing.
  • Mr. Vivek Parekh, Program Manager at InfluenceMap, will discuss InfluenceMap’s new research on how Indian companies are engaging with climate policy and what opportunities exist for companies to ramp up their support.
  • Ms. Priyanka Dhingra, Chief Manager—ESG Research at SBI Mutual Fund, will outline the emergence of an ESG-conscious investment ecosystem in India and the role that investors can and should play in pushing companies to align their advocacy with scientific guidance.
  • Mr. Venkat Bhargav Sreedhara, Financial Sector Specialist—Finance, Competitiveness and Innovation Global Practice at The World Bank Group, will speak to the role that private financing can play in advancing the country’s transition.
  • The webinar will conclude with a moderated panel discussion and audience Q&A.

Who Should Attend

The webinar is open to all with a specific focus on Indian companies, financial institutions, and business NGOs seeking to understand the role that the private sector can play in driving science-aligned climate action in the country.

Why You Should Attend

Corporate attendees will gain tools and resources to align their advocacy with scientific guidance on pathways to achieve their climate goals, as well as an understanding of priority policies in the country. Investors are encouraged to attend to understand the potential role they can play in encouraging science-aligned advocacy from their investee companies. Banks will better understand how financing flows can help secure India’s net-zero future.

Agenda

  • The State of Indian Climate Policy: The Energy and Resources Institute
  • Corporate Climate Policy Engagement in India: InfluenceMap
  • The Role of Investors & Companies In Driving Climate Progress: SBI Mutual Fund
  • How Private Financing Can Support the Energy Transition: The World Bank Group
  • Moderated Panel Discussion and Q&A

Event Details

October 7th, 2025

3:00–4:00 PM IST | 10:30–11:30 AM BST

Zoom

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