EVOLVING THOUGHT LEADERSHIP ON CSR INTERVENTIONS

1000 – 1030 Hrs Registration
1030 – 1040 Hrs Launch of White Paper in association with Indian Power Sector
1040 – 1200 Hrs Session I Evolving Thought Leadership – Institutional Framework - Role of Government in promoting corporate social responsibility (CSR)
-Introduction to CSR in India – New Companies Act/Bill: CSR Guidelines
-National Voluntary Guidelines on Social, Environmental and Economic responsibilities of business
-New strategies / schemes adopted by government
-Integration of new partnerships (with Pvt. sector/social organisations)
-Role of IREDA / Financial Institutions

1200 - 1215 Hrs Networking Break

1215 – 1400 Hrs Session II Social Responsibility (CSR) as a Strategic Tool for Business Sustainability (Renewable Energy I Energy Efficiency)
-Partnerships designed to create win-win situations (Case studies)
-Defining opportunities; market opportunities and financial viability
-Implementation of CSR in Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency sectors
-Various Renewable Energy based CSR opportunities / technologies
-Return on Investment
-Exploring voluntary market through Power Exchange

1400-1500 Hrs Networking Lunch

1500-1630 Session III Making the Shift: From Corporate Social Responsibility to Corporate Sustainability
-Roadmap for going forward 
-Role of other funding agencies

1630-1700 Hrs Key Takeaways