News & Events

Invitation by IIM Calcutta to deliver the Inaugural Address for participants of Executive Programme in General Management

IIM Calcutta invited People4Planet to address the participants during orientation day of the Executive Programme in General Management (EPGM), a flagship programme aimed at equipping professionals with the tools and perspectives needed to excel in dynamic, competitive industries.
The launch event underlined IIM Calcutta’s commitment to equip the participants on climate action and how it affects businesses, people and economies alike, to navigate the complex challenges presented by climate change.

People4Planet presence :

We are glad to share that Mr. Devender Nahar, a core contributor to People4Planet team, played a pivotal role in this inaugural session to equip bright and dynamic professionals with the needed information, wisdom and insights during the launch of IIM Calcutta’s Executive Programme in General Management (EPGM).

His address reflected our shared vision of integrating sustainability, innovation, and leadership development into mainstream business education and practice.

People4Planet is glad that it could contribute to prepare future-ready leaders who can drive both economic growth and environmental responsibility, creating a lasting impact on industries and communities alike.

Key Highlights:

• Empowering Emerging Leadership:
  People4Planet shared insights on how climate action and the challenges/opportunities presented by it is profoundly shaping the emerging social and economic paradigm, and the steps required to successfully navigate this transition.

• Focus on Holistic Growth:
  The talk focussed on critical aspects interlinked with climate change and how to leverage or mitigate its impacts in Indian and global context through coordinated and collaborative action from Governments. businesses, consumers and civil society. It provided a perspective on business and climate strategy, digital transformation, and sustainability, ensuring participants gain a comprehensive business perspective.

• Identifying the key levers and professional/personal agenda points for participants:
  The talk closed with an incisive summary of what to focus on and an approach to amplify climate action and leverage it in the business context so as to meet the evolving demands of markets and contribute to nation-building.