Fwd: Invitation to An Exclusive Workshop on Business and Sustainability: At Infosys, Pune on Thursday September 27, 2012
Harshad Kulkarni
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Harshad Vijay Kulkarni
Graduate Student / Research Assistant
Environmental Engineering
Colorado State University
Contact : +1 (970) 214 7829
From: Prasad Modak <prasad...@emcentre.com>
Date: Thu, Sep 20, 2012 at 1:40 AM
Subject: Invitation to An Exclusive Workshop on Business and Sustainability: At Infosys, Pune on Thursday September 27, 2012
To: Prasad Modak <prasad...@emcentre.com>
Cc: Manoj Deshpande <manoj_d...@infosys.com>, "Amit V. Deshpande" <Amitv_D...@infosys.com>, reshma....@emcentre.com, shanta...@emcentre.com
Dear Colleagues
Sustainability’ is a buzz word which has spawned industry-wide interest and led to the emergence of several corporate sustainability initiatives in recent times. However, many enterprises struggle to achieve significant tangible outcomes from these initiatives. This occurs due to the lack of an embedded sustainability mindset, which is required to drive a dedicated effort based on an overarching sustainability vision and strategy.
While some say that sustainability pays, it is hard to find clear evidence that reports material or economic gains or advantages. Consequently, sustainability is perceived to be more of a branding strategy and many skeptics look at sustainability as just a green wash.
There are, however, in our midst Corporate Sustainability leaders who have not only demonstrated a clarity of vision and commitment to purpose, but have also been able to achieve impressive sustainability-driven outcomes. Do their achievements provide sufficient evidence to make a convincing business case for Sustainability? How can enterprises get more business value from their Sustainability initiatives?
Infosys and Environmental Management Centre (EMC) have conceived a half day workshop on Business & Sustainability in this perspective. This workshop is designed exclusively for business leaders to come together and discuss sustainability in a strategic context, building on realities of implementation and sharing practical experiences. Participation is by invitation only. Attached is the flyer
The Program for the workshop is pasted below
Date: Thursday, September 27, 2012
Venue: Infosys Ltd, Plot No. 24, Rajeev Gandhi InfoTech Park Phase-2, Hinjawadi, Room: ECC-CR4
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09:30 |
Welcome and Introduction to Sustainability at Infosys |
Manoj Deshpande, Infosys |
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09:45 | Participant Introductions | --- |
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10:00 | Strategizing Business Benefits through Sustainability- Global and Indian Perspective | Dr. Prasad Modak, Executive President, Environmental Management Centre (EMC) |
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10:45 | Tea/Coffee & Networking | --- |
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11:15 | Panel Discussion: Implementing Sustainability Initiatives and how to get Value? | Rohan Parikh, Head, Green Initiatives, Infosys Kaustubh Phadke, Larsen & Toubro Viraal Balsari, Harvard Business School India and Ex-YES Bank Moderator: Dr. Prasad Modak, EMC |
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12:00 |
Discussions |
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12:30 |
Lunch |
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13:30 |
Work Group Session: Addressing the Challenges in Driving Sustainability in Organizations (Participants will work in 4 groups) |
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15:00 |
Presentation of Roundtable discussions by Group Leaders |
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15:30 |
The Sustainability Consortium |
Dr. Prasad Modak, EMC |
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15:45 | Close on Tea/Coffee | --- |
Pre-registration to the workshop is necessary to help Infosys organize the gate passes. For pre-registration, please respond to this email with copy to Manoj Deshpande of Infosys at manoj_d...@infosys.com providing your full name, organization and mobile telephone no/land line no, Could you kindly do so by Tuesday September 25, COB?
I would be most grateful if you join with us at this event and make contributions. Looking forward to meeting.
Best regards
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Prasad Modak : |
Environmental Management Centre LLP |
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