by Suman Gupta
The initiative will showcase the transformative power of collaboration and creativity; sparking discussions on sustainable living, practices and design solutions
Mumbai, December 2024: The Godrej Enterprises Group launched the 2nd Edition of the Conscious Collective with the theme of “Bridging Horizons for a Sustainable Future”. The guests included renowned thought leaders like Pavan Sukhdev, Madhav Pai, Channa Daswatte, Kai-Uwe Bergmann, Dr. Ken Yeang, and Chitra Vishwanath.
Open to the public on December 14th and 15th 2024, the platform brings together visionaries from architecture, design, and sustainability to ignite dialogue and action aimed at decarbonizing-built spaces and reimagining urban living environments.
Commenting on the event, Jamshyd Godrej, Chairman & Managing Director, Godrej Enterprises Group, said, “India is a rapidly growing and developing country where businesses must be engaged and innovative and align themselves with a socially responsible future. With this platform, we hope to collaborate and empower entrepreneurs, start-ups as well as our customers to unlock new conscious possibilities.”
The platform has been programmed to empower practitioners and individuals across all age groups to embrace a more conscious lifestyle. The line-up included thought provoking installations, conversations, an immersive experience on the Western Ghats, an anime film festival, and creative workshops for children.
Nyrika Holkar, Executive Director, Godrej Enterprises Group, said, “The idea behind Conscious Collective is to build a community where we find solutions that address the pressing needs of global warming by demonstrating better ways to build and use materials that have less impact on the planet. We hope Conscious Collective can be a catalyst to empower us to be more thoughtful in the choices we make, without compromising on quality or value.”
Godrej Design Lab promotes emerging talent in in sustainable design, material exploration, and social impact. The event showcased the work of the 2024 fellows of Godrej Design Lab and announced the new batch of fellows for 2025. Additionally, the Creator Spotlight Awards honoured digital content creators who are making an impact by creating content to drive everyday conscious living, waste management, conscious spaces and change makers who are inspiring others to adopt more mindful practices.
If you’re ready to begin your conscious journey or are a design and architecture enthusiast, this is the place to be. Click here to explore the schedule and join the movement.
Some of the brands that have partnered with Conscious Collective this edition are Mercedez-Benz Landmark Cars, Raw Collaborative, Baro Market, Blue Tokai, Mag Street Kitchen, Iktara, Phool, Oorja, Banofi leather, Kahani Tree, Penguin, Tara Books, Museum of Solutions (MuSo) among others.
About Godrej Enterprises Group: Since 1897, Godrej Enterprises Group (which includes Godrej & Boyce and its affiliates) has contributed significantly to India’s economic growth and self-reliance by providing complex engineering, design led innovation, and sustainable manufacturing solutions. From the world’s first patented springless lock, and safes to pioneering Indian made typewriters and refrigerators, the conglomerate has also paved the way for the growth of key sectors like aerospace, energy, and security.
Today, Godrej Enterprises Group, has presence across 5 continents with a market-leading presence across diverse consumer and industrial businesses spanning Aerospace, Aviation, Defence, Energy, Locks & Security Solutions, Green Building Consulting, Construction and EPC Services, Intralogistics, Tooling, Healthcare Equipment, Consumer Durables, Furniture, Architectural Fittings, IT Solutions and Vending Machines.
