| Ms Bharati Gupta Ramola
(Executive Director, Price Waterhouse Coopers Pvt. Ltd.) emphasized
on the need for developing a relevant framework to attain all-round
resource efficiency, that would include governmental incentives,
legislation and societal actions. Mr Manoj Kohli (CEO, Bharati
Airtel) stated that the conflict between business and environment
is ending, with corporates increasingly moving towards green
businesses. Mr Uday Khanna (CEO, Lafarge India Pvt. Ltd) stressed
upon urgently addressing water usage related issues. He added
that corporates need to become water neutral, while not compromising
on growth. Prof. Jeffrey D Sachs (Director, The Earth Institute)
discussed the dichotomy between environmental sustainability
and poverty alleviation and stressed that innovative business
strategies that serve the needs of the bottom of the pyramid
will pave the way for the future. Mr Caio Koch-Weser (Vice-Chairman,
Deutsche Bank) threw light on the uncertainty factor that has
adversely affected various markets, including emission trading
markets. He drew out a threepronged strategy involving like-minded
countries and companies collaborating towards a common end.
Bjoern Stigson (President, WBCSD) spoke about the radical shift
in business philosophy concerning sustainable business practices
and suggested governmental intervention in the form of an appropriate
regulatory framework. Dr Pachauri pointed out the importance
of an innovative environment that would facilitate efficient
resource use in industries. He urged businesses and local and
state governments to display a proactive approach in ensuring
a sustainable future. |
