by Suman Gupta
New Delhi, 26th September 2024: STEP, in collaboration with Miranda House, Delhi University, announces “UnPollute – A Sustainability Conclave 2024”. Inspired by the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, which aims for a prosperous and inclusive India by 2047, UnPollute 2024 will foster collaboration between women-led enterprises, government, and industry leaders. The platform offers a unique opportunity for knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and investment, encouraging women to play a leading role in building a sustainable future.
Taking place on 30th September and 1st October 2024 it will bring together key stakeholders from the government, private sector, entrepreneurial ecosystem, and students in waste management, circular economy, climate technology, sustainability, and ESG practices. Women-led startups will present innovative solutions as solutions to critical sustainability challenges highlighting novel approaches in ESG, waste management, circular economy, and climate technology. There will also be mentorship sessions by distinguished leaders from the industry.
Workshops & panel discussions led by experts such as Mr. Sanjiv Singh, Joint Secretary, DPIIT, and Ms. Arti Bhatnagar, Additional Secretary and Financial Advisor, DPIIT will address the intersection of sustainability, policy challenges, and women’s entrepreneurship, providing key insights to navigate the evolving landscape.
The event will feature prominent guests such as Mr. Manik Thapar and Ms. Garima Poonia Founder of The Kachrewala Project Foundation both recognized leaders in the sustainability sector, as well as Ms. Vandana Bhatnagar, Board of Governor at IIM-Jammu, and Mr. Srinivas Chary, CEO of the WASH Innovation Hub.
For this edition, UnPollute 2024 has partnered with India’s largest climate fund, Eversource Capital and Everstone Group, a leading investment manager in Asia.
Pratibha Jain Group General Counsel & Head of Strategy, Everstone Capital, Said, “Everstone is pleased to support STEP for this extremely important work of promoting women entrepreneurs in climate. India cannot achieve the vision of the government for a Viksit Bharat without increasing the participation of women not only in the formal sector but also as leaders in the business world. We laud the efforts of the STEP team in working on this critical mission.”
Reinu Shah, Founder, STEP said, “UnPollute 2024 is a movement to redefine sustainability through women leadership. Women entrepreneurs are not just beneficiaries but changemakers, driving innovation and advancing India’s vision of a sustainable and inclusive future by empowering them in these important sectors.”
Prof. Bijayalakshmi Nanda, Principal, Miranda House said, “This partnership with STEP is a reflection of our commitment to promoting entrepreneurial mindsets, particularly amongst the youth, that can make a tangible and long-lasting difference in society. With UnPollute 2024, we are proud to support women innovators who are addressing some of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time.”
Swati Shah Gupta, Founder, Excellerate Solutions said, “By exploring blended investments, entrepreneurs can achieve desired and meaningful impact. Adopting innovative financing models can empower women entrepreneurs to lead in sustainability and climate tech.”
About STEP:Launched in 2019, STEP is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs across India. Through a range of programs focused on mentorship, community building, and financial support, STEP is working to impact 50 million lives by 2030.
About Eversource Capital:Eversource Capital is a leading climate impact investor in Asia, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Mumbai. With an AUM of USD 741 mn, they aim to mobilize and deploy capital at scale to combat climate change and accelerate towards net zero goals driving twin outcomes of impact and returns. In a short span, the company has built and scaled platforms across renewable energy, energy efficiency, energy storage, e-mobility, resource conservation, and associated value chain sectors.
Website: https://eversourcecapital.com/
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X: @EversourcePE
About Everstone Group:The Everstone Group, founded in 2006, is a leading global investment firm. It has invested in over 35 companies, which have collectively generated employment for more than 100,000 people.
Website:https://www.everstonegroup.com/
