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The CII GreenCo Environmental Best Practices Awards have played a pivotal role in driving India’s transition towards a Green, Resource-Efficient, environmentally sustainable, and Net zero (GREEN) future. By recognizing projects that collectively delivered 7.9 million units of energy savings, 19,352 tons of material conservation, 12,000 m³ of freshwater savings, 0.256 million tons of CO₂ emission reductions, and 741 million tons of waste diversion from landfills annually, the awards have inspired industries to integrate circular economy principles, carbon mitigation strategies, and sustainable resource management into core business operations. Beyond honoring innovation, the awards have created a platform for knowledge-sharing, cross-sectoral collaboration, and industry-wide replication of impactful solutions, proving that sustainability initiatives can simultaneously deliver environmental stewardship and financial gains exceeding INR 5,930 million annually.
15 September 2025, Pune: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) – Green Business Centre, successfully hosted the CII GreenCo Waste Management Summit 2025 and the 12th CII GreenCo National Awards for Environmental Best Practices 2025 on 11–12 September 2025 at the Hyatt Regency, Pune. The two-day event brought together industry leaders, policymakers, sustainability experts, and innovators to discuss actionable strategies for waste management, circular economy adoption, and industrial decarbonization, while recognizing India’s top environmental initiatives.
Knowledge Sessions and Project Presentations
The summit opened on 11 September with presentations from 45 shortlisted companies representing sectors such as engineering, automobiles, cement, FMCG, pharmaceuticals, IT, and infrastructure. In total, 192 projects from 90 companies were reviewed under five categories—Waste Management & Pollution Control, Resource Efficiency & Circular Economy, Product Responsibility & Life Cycle Management, Climate Change & Mitigation, and Biodiversity Management.
A panel of eminent judges, led by Mr. M. B. Kulkarni, Member, GreenCo Assessment Panel, CII GreenCo Council assessed the projects based on criteria such as innovation, replication potential, environmental benefits, challenges addressed, and employee involvement. The evaluation process also considered aspects such as pollution reduction, energy efficiency, resource conservation, and lifecycle impacts.
Plenary Session: Setting the Tone for Sustainability Leadership
The plenary session of the Waste and Resource Management Summit, on 12th September, featured thought leaders – Mr. N. Muthusezhiyan, Deputy Executive Director, CII GreenCo, Mr. Mani S, Founding Chairman, IWMA and Mr. Ulhas Parlikar, Global Consultant (Waste Management, Circular Economy, Policy Advocacy & Co-processing) and Board Director MRAI – from industry, academia, and regulatory bodies who provided insights into India’s journey toward circularity and net zero transitions. Discussions focused on aligning national sustainability goals with global best practices, strengthening industry-policy collaboration, and creating a unified roadmap for resource efficiency, waste minimization, and climate resilience. The session emphasized the importance of innovative financing, technology adoption, and multi-stakeholder partnerships in accelerating India’s green transformation.
Technical Sessions: Deep-Dive into Emerging Solutions
Throughout the day, four thematic sessions explored critical topics shaping India’s sustainability agenda:
- Enabling Circular Economy Transitions: Policy, Partnerships, and Pathways: Discussions focused on regulatory frameworks, industry collaborations, and global best practices in waste management and resource efficiency.
- Innovations and Strategies in End-of-Life Recycling: Experts highlighted advanced solutions for recycling complex waste streams such as electric vehicle batteries, solar panels, electronic waste, and wastewater.
- Building Circular Pathways: Decentralized and Market-Ready Solutions: Presenters showcased technology-driven, localized solutions for resource recovery, waste segregation, and recycling innovations.
- Achieving Net Zero in Industrial Operations: Industry leaders shared decarbonization strategies, renewable energy integration models, and circularity approaches in manufacturing operations.
Award Ceremony Recognizing Environmental Excellence
On 12 September, the 12th CII GreenCo National Awards for Environmental Best Practices 2025 recognized and awarded outstanding environmental projects implemented across Indian industries. The awards ceremony began with a summary of the evaluation findings followed by addresses from CII leaders and sustainability experts.
Awards were conferred across multiple categories:
- Innovative Environmental Project
- Most Useful Project
- Excellent Environmental Practice
- Best Environmental Practice
Awards were given to ARCELORMITTAL NIPPON STEEL INDIA PVT LTD, VISAKHAPATNAM; PEPSICO INDIA HOLDINGS PVT LTD, PUNE; TITAN COMPANY LTD, CHIKKABALLAPUR; ENDURANCE TECHNOLOGIES LTD, K-120 PLANT, CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR (MAHARASHTRA); KERALA FOREST DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD, KARAPUZHA, KOTTAYAM; and THE RAMCO CEMENTS LTD, RAMASAMY RAJA NAGAR, VIRUDHUNAGAR.
In addition, recognitions were presented for CII Net Zero Certifications and CII GreenCo Ratings, highlighting organizations advancing sustainability in operations, supply chains, and product lifecycles.
The event concluded with a collective call for industries to adopt resource-efficient practices, circular economy models, and climate-resilient technologies to accelerate India’s transition toward a net zero future.
