International Stakeholder Conference 2026

Director of The Study School, CEO of SWP Productions, and a Partner at ILA Pasrich & Co. LLP.

Conference Presenter

Shivani Wazir Pasrich is the Director of The Study School, CEO of SWP Productions, and a Partner at ILA Pasrich & Co. LLP. An accomplished actress, lawyer, activist, educationist, Odissi dancer, and arts patron, she is also a former Miss India Worldwide. She holds an  Economics (Hons.) degree from Lady Shri Ram College and a Law degree from the Faculty of  Law, University of Delhi.

As Chairperson of the Commonwealth Society of India and Founder  of the Commonwealth Cultural Forum, she promotes cultural exchange and creative 
collaboration across the Commonwealth. Her acting credits include Yash Chopra's National  Award-winning film Dil To Pagal Hai, alongside more than 500 television appearances and  over 1,000 live events as a distinguished master of ceremonies.

She also serves on the  governing boards of organizations supporting underprivileged children and people with epilepsy. She has received the Build India Award, the Global Human Rights Award, and  recognition from the Education Minister for her contributions to sustainable education and  social impact.

CEO of EPD International

Speaker

Sebastiaan Stiller is CEO of EPD International AB and a Board Member of ECO Platform. He brings more than 15 years of international experience in sustainability leadership, with a background spanning environmental services, energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, consulting and research.

Sebastiaan joined EPD International in 2018 as Director Business, where he developed deep market insights and helped prepare the organisation for sustainable growth before being appointed CEO in 2020. In his current role, he leads the continued development and international growth of the International EPD System, with a focus on credible environmental data, digitalisation, life cycle thinking and the expanding role of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) in global markets.

He holds an MBA in Sustainability Management and is committed to advancing transparent, verified life cycle information and supporting organisations in using environmental data to strengthen decarbonisation strategies, regulatory readiness, competitiveness and long-term business resilience.

Chair at EPD International and Executive Vice President at IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute

Speaker

Anna Söderholm is Chair of EPD International AB and Executive Vice President of IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute, where she leads business development, market and international affairs. She is responsible for IVL’s international business and operations across several global markets, including China, India, Jordan and Colombia.

With more than two decades at IVL, Anna brings extensive experience in environmental research, sustainability, business development and international collaboration. Her background includes work across sustainable construction, environmental performance, resource efficiency and the development of practical solutions that connect research and innovation with the needs of industry and society.

CEO of IVL India Environmental R&D Pvt. Ltd

Panel Moderator

Rupali Deshmukh is a sustainability professional with extensive international experience in sustainable business development, water and wastewater management, waste management, textile sorting and recycling, resource efficiency, and cleaner production.

She has worked with public- and private-sector clients including municipalities, government authorities, trade organisations, industries, and leading global corporations in Sweden and internationally. Her experience spans both the demand and supply sides of clean technology development. She has developed and contributed to applied research and innovation projects that foster collaboration between industry and the public sector, supporting decarbonisation through circular solutions, resource efficiency, and cleaner production.

Rupali has also coordinated and participated in projects and conferences under European Union research programmes. She serves as Country Manager for India at IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute in Stockholm Sweden and as CEO of IVL India Environmental R&D Private Limited in Mumbai, India.

Innovation & Science Counsellor at the Embassy of Sweden in New Delhi

Speaker

Cecilia Tall joined as the Innovation and Science Counsellor at the Embassy of Sweden, New Delhi in August 2025. As Head of Office of Science and Innovation India, she is responsible for delivering a vision for a stronger Sweden-India research and innovation and higher education partnership, working with key stakeholders to achieve impact. She has a MSc Materials science from Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm.

Prior joining the Ministry she has worked as a program manager at the Research Institutes of Sweden, RISE and led the Swedish textile association TEKO for seven years.. Cecilia Tall is a seasoned executive and thought leader with over two decades of experience spanning private, non-profit, and governmental sectors.
Cecilia is known for her ability to bridge policy, research and innovation, and industry needs. She has also advised the Swedish government on sustainable industry and producer responsibility.

With a background in materials engineering and advanced training in circular economy and innovation leadership, Cecilia brings a unique blend of technical insight, strategic vision, and collaborative spirit to every stage she steps onto.

CTO & Founder of Cemvision AB

Panellist

Claes Kollberg is Co-founder and Chief Technical Officer of Cemvision, a Swedish company developing low-carbon cement solutions. With extensive experience in the cement industry, he has worked across cement production, industrial electrification and decarbonisation. He is also a Breakthrough Energy Fellow and has contributed to major industrial transition initiatives, including HYBRIT.

CEO of Ecometrix

Panellist

Erik Enecker is CEO and Co-founder of Ecometrix, a Swedish technology company using data and AI to support material optimization and the transition toward lower-carbon construction. With more than two decades of experience across business, technology and analytics, he focuses on applying digital solutions to improve environmental performance and accelerate industrial decarbonisation.

President, at Prism Johnson Ltd

Panellist

Harish Gupta is President at Prism Johnson Limited, bringing over 35 years of experience in business transformation across the cement, ready-mix concrete, steel, glass and building materials sectors. His leadership experience spans human resources, information technology, business process reengineering, procurement and supply chain, with a focus on operational excellence, digital and AI adoption, governance, ESG and sustainable growth.

President & Head-Sustainability & Decarbonisation at Jindal Steel Limited 

Panellist

Naveen Ahlawat is President & Head – Sustainability & Decarbonisation at Jindal Steel Limited, where he leads the company’s decarbonisation and sustainability initiatives, including green steel, green hydrogen and carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS). With over 13 years of industry experience, his background spans specialty chemicals, coal gasification, co-products marketing and integrated steel plants.

Business Area Manager – Metallurgy at Swerim

Panellist

Mikael Larsson is Professor and Business Area Manager for Metallurgy at Swerim, the Swedish metals research institute. His work focuses on research and development for more sustainable metals production, including fossil-free steelmaking, energy efficiency and the use of hydrogen and bio-based raw materials in future production processes

Vice President, Business Development Sustainable Construction, Rise

Panellist

Dr. Katarina Malaga is Head of Strategic Research and Business Development at RISE Research Institutes of Sweden and Professor in Sustainable Construction. She has extensive expertise in cement, concrete and building materials, with a particular focus on sustainable construction, circularity and the recycling and reuse of construction materials. She has also led numerous national and international research and innovation projects.

Co-Founder of Nirantara Ecoventures Pvt Ltd.

Keynote Speaker

Shreyas Das is Co-Founder of Nirantara, where he heads the development of technology platforms for ESG and sustainability management. He leads the conceptualisation and development of digital solutions that enable organisations to collect and manage sustainability data, measure environmental performance, automate complex assessments, and convert insights into informed business decisions.

His expertise lies at the intersection of sustainability, technology, and finance. He works closely with sustainability specialists and technology teams to translate methodologies such as Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), product carbon footprinting, greenhouse gas accounting, and ESG reporting into practical, scalable digital workflows. His focus is on making sustainability assessments more efficient, transparent, accessible, and decision-oriented.

Shreyas holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting, a Master of Banking and Finance from Macquarie University in Sydney, and a Master of Science in Ecology and Environment Studies from Nalanda University, India. His multidisciplinary background enables him to bridge environmental science, business requirements, and technology in developing sustainability platforms.

Founder & CEO at Metsims Sustainability Consulting and CageSuite Limited

Keynote Speaker & Panellist

Dr Hüdai Kara is the Founder & CEO of Metsims Sustainability Consulting and CageSuite Limited. With more than 25 years of experience in life cycle assessment (LCA), Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), carbon management, resource efficiency, materials science and sustainability data systems, he has worked extensively at the intersection of environmental science, industry and digitalisation. He is a member of the Technical Committee of the International EPD System and holds a DPhil in Materials Science from the University of Oxford. His current work focuses on scalable environmental-data infrastructure, localized life cycle inventory databases, AI-supported LCA, and the integration of EPD information into emerging digital product systems.

Sustainable Design and Construction manager at Global Cement and Concrete Association

Keynote Speaker

Nicolas Antoniou is a Chartered Engineer and sustainability professional at the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA), specialising in environmental transparency and decarbonisation within the cement and concrete sector. His work focuses on Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), low-carbon construction and digital tools that support credible environmental assessment and sustainable procurement. He is closely involved in the development and implementation of the GCCA EPD Tool and related industry initiatives.

Vice President, Sustainability Consulting at Sphera Solutions

Panel Moderator & Session Lead

Dr. Rajesh Kumar Singh works in the capacity of Vice President, Sustainability Consulting with Sphera (India, APAC & Middle East), founding the LCA and EPD concepts in India for two decades. He brings more than 34 years of experience in Life Cycle Assessment, sustainability strategy, decarbonization, ESG, GHG accounting, Scope 3 accounting, product carbon footprint (PCF), CBAM, Environmental Product Declarations (EPD), eco-design, and green product certification.

His profile combines deep technical expertise with senior leadership and business strategy experience, with a growing focus on LCA and product carbon footprint solutions for industrial clients. Across his career, he has helped more than 1000 companies build ESG frameworks, carried out GHG accounting and net zero strategies for over 200 companies, and led more than 800 LCA, EPD, and decarbonization studies across sectors including steel, aluminium, mining, glass, energy, textiles, agriculture, packaging, automotive, chemicals, and building materials. His experience also includes energy transition technologies such as green hydrogen, renewables, electrification, fuel efficiency, waste heat recovery, biomass, and fuel switching, along with certification under CDM, VCS, and Gold Standard.

He has led sustainability consulting functions that also support software sales and implementation, including SCCS Solutions and LCA FE solutions, with responsibility for regional productivity, profitability, and business growth. He serves as Sphera’s key global steel sector expert and CBAM Lead, having delivered multiple bilateral GHG and CBAM engagements for steel, aluminium, fertiliser, and other ferrous and non-ferrous companies. He holds a Civil Engineering degree, a Master’s in Environmental Engineering from IIT Kharagpur, and a PhD in Sustainability Management from IIT Bombay.

Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) & Corporate Head – Environment & Sustainability at My Home Industries Private Limited (MHIPL) – MAHA Cement

Panellist

Sanjay Kumar Singh is Chief Sustainability Officer & Corporate Head – Environment & Sustainability at My Home Industries Private Limited (MAHA Cement), with more than 25 years of experience across sustainability, environment, ESG, climate strategy and industrial decarbonisation in the cement and building-materials sector.

Prior to joining MHIPL, he spent nearly 15 years with Ambuja Cements, a Holcim Group company, where he held senior Environment & Sustainability leadership responsibilities. During this period, he contributed to strengthening environmental governance, biodiversity and water-positive programmes, circular economy, resource efficiency, digital environmental monitoring and regulatory excellence. He also played an important role in Holcim’s global sustainability steering initiatives, supporting alignment of Indian cement operations with international sustainability and environmental standards.

His global leadership development includes programmes at ISB Hyderabad under Holcim Global and advanced sustainability and management leadership course at Holderbank, Switzerland, besides professional expertise across integrated management systems and climate-transition strategy.

At MHIPL, he leads the company’s Net Zero and ESG transformation covering carbon reduction, renewable energy and WHRS, alternative fuels, low-carbon cement, water stewardship, circularity, CCTS and carbon-market preparedness, Scope 1–3 management and emerging CCU/CCUS technologies. He is currently closely involved in an India-Sweden cement-sector carbon capture and utilisation initiative with Captimise AB, supported through the Swedish Energy Agency and India’s Department of Science & Technology.

His professional contributions have also been recognised through honours including the Top Most Sustainability Leader Award 2025 by World CSR Congress and Green Manufacturing Leadership Award in Telangana (India), among other sustainability and leadership recognitions.

He actively contributes to cement-sector sustainability and climate-policy discussions through industry and institutional platforms, with a strong focus on converting Net Zero ambition into credible, measurable and commercially scalable action.

Chief Sustainability Officer & Joint Executive President at UltraTech Cement (Aditya Birla Group)

Panellist

Vivek Adhia is Chief Sustainability Officer and Joint Executive President at UltraTech Cement, Aditya Birla Group, where he leads decarbonization, climate finance, and circular-economy strategy for one of the world's largest cement businesses. With over 20 years in climate and sustainability, he previously led Climate Finance and Industrial Decarbonization initiatives at Boston Consulting Group's Asia Pacific practice as Associate Director. He has also headed Asia programs at the Institute for Sustainable Communities and founded World Resources Institute India's climate program — engaging 60+ of India's largest companies on carbon pricing and science-based targets. Amongst other things, he has been a founding member of the Science Based Targets initiative and the global GHG Protocol team.

Chief Sustainability Officer at Indorama Corporation

Panellist

Dr. Ashok Menon is the Chief Sustainability Officer at Indorama Corporation, where he leads the Group’s global ESG strategy, sustainability reporting, circularity and decarbonization agenda. He drives initiatives to embed low-carbon, circular and responsible business practices across Indorama’s fertilizer, polymer, textile, mineral and chemical operations worldwide.

A Ph.D. chemist with over 30 years of academic and industrial experience, Dr. Menon has worked across technology development, product commercialization, product stewardship, regulatory compliance and sustainability leadership, including senior roles with GE and SABIC. He completed his postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Minnesota’s Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, focusing on advanced catalytic and polymer systems.

At GE Plastics, he progressed from a catalysis specialist to leading a 50-member analytical team and establishing a world-class laboratory supporting innovation and product development. Following SABIC’s acquisition of GE Plastics, he played a pivotal role in establishing SABIC’s first Research & Development Centre in India, overseeing laboratory design, regulatory approvals and technology transitions.

At SABIC, Dr. Menon established the Global Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Centre of Excellence, led corporate sustainability reporting and APAC circular economy initiatives, and contributed to the company’s strategic outlook and long-term sustainability agenda. His work also included aligning ESG disclosures with frameworks such as GRI, ISSB and the EU Taxonomy. He contributed to Saudi Arabia’s G20 sustainability agenda in 2020 and later served as Site Director of the SABIC Technology Center in Bangalore.

Dr. Menon holds more than ten patents and has published over 20 scientific papers. He has guided Ph.D. scholars at IIT Kharagpur and Manipal University and serves on the Board of Studies at Mahindra University. A frequent speaker at national and international forums, including the United Nations Environment Assembly, he contributes regularly to discussions on life cycle thinking, circular economy, decarbonization and sustainable industry, and was recently featured in The Business Times Singapore.

Chief Sustainability Officer at JSW Group

Panellist

Prabodha Acharya is Group Chief Sustainability Officer at JSW Group, bringing over 30 years of experience in environmental management, climate strategy, ESG and sustainable business transformation. He leads the integration of sustainability across JSW’s diverse businesses, including steel, energy, cement, infrastructure and paints, with a focus on embedding sustainability into business strategy, operations and long-term value creation.

Throughout his career, Prabodha has worked across industry, climate strategy and assurance, helping organisations navigate environmental challenges and advance decarbonisation and responsible growth. He contributes to sustainability initiatives and councils including WBCSD, Worldsteel, CII, FICCI and the GRI Stakeholder Council. His leadership has been recognised through several sustainability awards and honours, including induction into the Board Stewardship Hall of Fame at the India Board Conclave 2025.

Prabodha holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Utkal University, an M.Tech in Environmental Engineering from IIT Kharagpur, and has completed an advanced Strategic Leadership programme at Brown University.

Senior Advisor – Climate Change and Circular Economy at GIZ

Keynote Speaker

Vaibhav Rathi is a Senior Advisor at GIZ, with over 14 years of experience in the development sector, specializing in circular economy and climate change. He currently serves as the Co-Lead of the IKI India Interface Project, which evaluates the climate impacts of national and state policies—such as the ban on single-use plastics—and supports decarbonisation of the cement and steel industries through technical studies and pilot projects. He has led the commercialization of LC3 cement in India and has played a key role in shaping India’s resource efficiency policy, as well as state and city-level frameworks for the circular use of fly ash, construction and demolition (C&D) waste, and organic waste. Vaibhav authored a report on first-ever market survey of C&D waste across 10 Indian cities and contributed significantly to the GHRIHA certification of India’s first C&D waste-based construction product. He has also led award-winning implementation projects that brought systemic improvements to municipal solid waste management.

Vaibhav has worked extensively with national ministries, government institutions, multiple state governments, and both private and public sector stakeholders, supporting the adoption of low-carbon and circular solutions at policy and operational levels. He is also a published author and reviewer and has contributed articles to leading newspapers on waste management, plastics, and circular economy issues.

At GIZ, he advises and manages projects focused on Climate Change, circular economy, municipal and plastic waste management.

Minister Counsellor & Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Sweden in New Delhi

Speaker

Agnes Julin is Minister Counsellor and Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Sweden in New Delhi. She brings more than 15 years of experience in international affairs through senior roles at the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Swedish diplomatic missions abroad.

Her career spans bilateral and multilateral diplomacy, international negotiations, security policy, development cooperation, trade and promotion, as well as digital cooperation and emerging technologies. Prior to joining the Embassy in New Delhi, Agnes served at Sweden’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York, where she worked on digital cooperation, emerging technologies and artificial intelligence and contributed to Sweden’s work facilitating the UN Global Digital Compact.

She has previously served as Consul and Deputy Head of Mission at the Consulate General of Sweden in Jerusalem and held several positions at the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs in Stockholm.

Ambassador of India to Sweden

Speaker

H.E. Anurag Bhushan is the Ambassador of India to Sweden and a career diplomat with more than three decades of experience in international affairs. A member of the Indian Foreign Service since 1995, he has held diplomatic and leadership assignments across Asia, Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

Prior to his appointment as Ambassador to Sweden in 2025, he served as Additional Secretary in the Emigration Policy and Welfare Division of India’s Ministry of External Affairs, where he played a key role in negotiating Migration and Mobility Partnership Agreements with several countries. His previous assignments include High Commissioner of India to Malawi, Consul General of India in Dubai, and Joint Secretary responsible for ASEAN multilateral affairs at the Ministry of External Affairs.

Throughout his diplomatic career, Ambassador Bhushan has worked across bilateral relations, international cooperation, economic diplomacy, mobility and development partnerships. In his current role, he contributes to strengthening the India–Sweden partnership, including cooperation in innovation, sustainability, research, industry and investment.

Deputy Secretary (Climate Change and International Cooperation), MoEFCC, Govt of India

Keynote Speaker

Ruchika Drall is Deputy Secretary for Climate Change and International Cooperation at India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. She has over 17 years of experience in climate change, renewable energy, sustainability, and environmental and social safeguards across government, the public sector, and consulting, including roles at MoEFCC, IREDA, and ICF. Her work spans climate adaptation and finance, industrial transition, international cooperation, and India’s engagement in global climate negotiations. In 2020, she was recognised as one of Asia’s Most Influential Women Leaders in Renewable Energy.

Director for International Market Development & Investment, Swedish Energy Agency

Keynote Speaker

Niclas Carlsson is Director for International Market Development & Investment at the Swedish Energy Agency, where he leads strategic international activities focused on market development, investment promotion and the internationalisation of Swedish energy and climate innovation.

With extensive experience in international business and government representation, Niclas has worked across three continents and supported more than 300 companies in their international development. Before joining the Swedish Energy Agency, he represented the Government of Sweden in several international positions, including as Trade Commissioner of Sweden to Saudi Arabia at the Embassy of Sweden in Riyadh.

In his current role, Niclas works to strengthen international partnerships that accelerate the green transition while connecting innovative Swedish technologies and expertise with global markets. His work spans areas including sustainable industry, electrification, energy systems, climate technologies and international research and innovation cooperation.

Chief Strategy Officer at BIMobject

Keynote Speaker

Daniel Olausson is a product and digital transformation leader at BIMobject Group with more than 20 years of international experience in LCA, EPDs and environmental product data.

As co-founder of Carbonzero, the company behind Prodikt, Daniel has spent much of his career developing digital solutions that connect environmental information with real-world business needs across the construction industry.

His work focuses on bridging environmental methodology with technology and business value—turning complex sustainability requirements into scalable solutions that work in practice.

Daniel is also a recognized thought leader in the application of Artificial Intelligence, a topic he has presented internationally. His focus is on how AI, automation and structured data can transform the way environmental information is created, validated, verified and used at scale.

Programme Director, Sustainable Urbanisation at Lodha Foundation

Keynote Speaker

Aun Abdullah is Programme Director, Sustainable Urbanisation at Lodha Foundation and Vice President at Lodha. He leads the Foundation’s sustainability programmes aimed at advancing scalable climate solutions that contribute to India’s transition towards a low-carbon future.

Since joining Lodha in 2011, he has shaped and implemented the organisation’s ESG strategy with a strong focus on sustainable urbanisation. He has helped design the ‘Lodha Net Zero Urban Accelerator’ in partnership with RMI, focusing on built environment to reduce emissions — from embodied carbon and energy efficiency to clean energy integration — enabling market dynamics and informing Policy.

He has been instrumental in Lodha becoming the first real estate company in India to have its long-term net zero targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). With over two decades of experience across India and the Middle East, he brings deep expertise in design, building services, and integrated township development.

Founder of Monk Spaces

Keynote Speaker

Mili Jain is the Founder of Monk Spaces, a consultancy focused on life cycle assessment (LCA) and Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). Her work focuses on supporting manufacturers, startups, and product innovators in assessing and communicating the environmental performance of their products, while helping expand the adoption of credible environmental data in the Indian market. She has worked on LCA studies and EPD development across multiple industries, including helping companies navigate emerging expectations around environmental transparency and product-level data. She has also contributed to international standard development through work on revisions to PCR 2019:14 under the EPD International system.

Business & Co-Development Lead at Leadership Group for Industry Transition

Panel Moderator

Arati Davis is Business and Technology Co-Development Lead at the Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT), an initiative launched by the governments of India and Sweden in 2019 to accelerate the transition of heavy industry towards net zero and today has 19 country and 33 company members. Based at the Stockholm Environment Institute, she leads work on the international application of technology and business best practice, bringing together governments, industry and other partners to accelerate industrial decarbonization and translate ambition into practical implementation.

Arati has worked across government, business and advisory roles, giving her a perspective on industrial transition that spans policy, technology and commercial realities. Her work focuses particularly on how technologies and proven business solutions can move from demonstration to deployment and scale across different markets.

Co-Founder of Nirantara Ecoventures Pvt Ltd.

Panellist

Dr. Ganesh Bhoite is, Co-Founder of Nirantara, a sustainability and environmental compliance professional based in Pune, Maharashtra, India, with 8+ years of experience. He expertise in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Environmental Product Declarations (EPD), Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) compliance, ESG reporting, and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) accounting. He is CII Certified Professional in Life Cycle Assessment. He is ISO 14064 -1,2, & 3 Lead auditor. He collaborates with clients across the chemical, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, steel, aluminium, and textile sectors to develop compliance workflows, audit-ready documentation, and sustainability reporting aligned with leading frameworks and standards, including BRSR, GRI, CSRD, SBTi, ISO 14064, and the GHG Protocol. His work focuses on translating complex technical and regulatory requirements into practical, implementation-ready solutions for exporters, manufacturers, and sustainability teams. He also contributes to research, corporate trainings, market analysis, and workshop development on emerging themes such as circular economy, decarbonization, and regulatory compliance.

Dr. Ganesh Bhoite received Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering & M. Tech. in Green Technology from Institute of Chemical Technology (Formerly UDCT), Mumbai.

India Head at Global Cement & Concrete Association (GCCA)

Panellist

Kaustubh brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his role, with a background in Sustainability and Environmental Engineering, and a certification as a Green Building Assessor. His 20+ years of experience span across Corporate Sustainability, Circular Economy, Carbon Assessment, Water Stewardship, Sustainable Supply Chain Management, and EHS Management Systems. He is NEBOSH-certified, an accredited safety professional, and an alumnus of the Swedish Institute in Sweden.

He is currently responsible for driving sustainability & innovation programs across the Indian cement and concrete industry and for working towards the decarbonization of cement and its value chain.

He has worked on the development of Integrated reports, ESG reporting, Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR), the development and implementation of the Sustainability Roadmap, EHS practices at campuses and project sites, CSR projects (water and sanitation), and advocacy with Pollution Control Boards (PCBs), among other areas.

Head-Sustainability at JSW Cement

Panellist

Monika Shrivastava is a passionate advocate for sustainability, currently leading the sustainability division at JSW Cement, where she spearheads initiatives and oversees ESG disclosures. With over 16 years of extensive experience in sustainability, her expertise spans Climate Action, Circular Economy, Water Management, and Biodiversity Conservation. She has also contributed significantly to social sustainability, focusing on human rights, supply chain integrity, and stakeholder engagement.

Her academic background includes a Master's degree in Natural Resource Management from TERI University. Prior to joining JSW Cement, she held key roles at Holcim and ACC Limited for over 14 years. At Holcim's Switzerland office, she collaborated with WBCSD and IUCN on biodiversity projects and was selected for the WBCSD’s Future Leaders Team in 2012. She has also briefly contributed to conservation efforts at BNHS in the Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary, Delhi.

Her dedication and leadership were recognized with the 'Best Team Lead' award at the CII-ITC Sustainability Awards 2022, underscoring her impactful contributions to sustainable development

Trade Commissioner and Country Manager at Business Sweden

Panellist

Erik Odar is a Trade Commissioner and Country Manager at Business Sweden, representing Swedish commercial interests and leading collaboration across the Team Sweden ecosystem. In this role, he works at the intersection of business and government, bringing together embassies, Swedish authorities, companies and local decision-makers to advance trade, investment and long-term bilateral partnerships.

He brings more than 25 years of international management experience, including over 15 years in CEO and Managing Director roles across Europe and Asia. His career spans management consulting, technology, telecommunications, financial and professional services, with responsibility for multi-office organizations, business turnarounds, digital transformation, commercial growth and full P&L leadership.

At Business Sweden, Erik has led advisory, trade-promotion and government-supported initiatives, while building commercially successful and accountable consulting operations. His experience includes helping companies navigate complex markets, developing market-entry and growth strategies, and establishing platforms that connect public-sector priorities with private-sector capabilities.

Erik is recognized for combining the convening role and institutional credibility of Team Sweden with the commercial discipline of an experienced business executive. His leadership focuses on building strong management teams, developing people and translating ambitious strategies into measurable results.

Associate General Manager Sustainability CoE at HCLTech

Panellist

Manjunatha Subbannachari is a sustainability engineering leader with over 22 years of experience spanning sustainability, product engineering, value engineering, and new product development. He has been instrumental in establishing and scaling HCLTech's Sustainability / VAVE Engineering Centre of Excellence, driving solutions in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), eco-design, circular economy, product decarbonization, and digital sustainability transformation. Throughout his career, Manjunatha has partnered with global manufacturers across the built environment, HVAC-R, elevator, industrial, and medical device sectors to integrate sustainability into product development and operations. His work includes enabling low-carbon product innovation, digital twin-based energy optimization, embodied carbon reduction, and industrial value engineering initiatives that deliver both environmental and business value.

Director General of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Vibha Dhawan is the Director General of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and Chancellor of TERI School of Advanced Studies (TERI SAS).

She is also the President of the Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA) Council.

A Fellow of the National Academy of Sciences, India and Adjunct Professor at Michigan State University, she is a distinguished scientist, academician and policy expert with over 70 publications and 6 books to her credit.

Dr. Dhawan has played a pivotal role in advancing research, innovation and sustainability through initiatives such as the National Centre of Excellence in Green Port & Shipping and the DBT-TERI Centre on Advanced Biofuels.

She serves on several national and international committees, including the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network and the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on Energy Technology Frontiers.

Her leadership spans biotechnology, agriculture, renewable energy & policy, with current research focused on biofuels and sustainable energy solutions.

Programme Management Officer at UNEP

Panellist

Archana Datta is an environmental professional with over 17 years of experience in capacity building and advocacy, focusing on mainstreaming Circular Economy, Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP), and Life Cycle Thinking. She currently serves as Programme Management Officer at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), India Country Office.

Previously, Archana acted as the Coordinator of Life Cycle Initiative, hosted by UNEP, the Asian Institute of Technology, and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry. In these roles, she was instrumental in planning and implementing regional, sub-regional, and national activities involving policymakers, private sector stakeholders, and consumers on SCP and Circular Economy with a focus on plastics and textile sectors.

Archana holds a Master of Science in Environment Management and is a certified lead auditor for ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 standards. She also possesses a certificate in Climate Change Economics and Governance from the London School of Economics

Professor and Head of Environmental Science and Technology Department at IIT Bombay

Panellist

Prof. Munish K. Chandel is Professor and Head of the Department of Environmental Science and Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay. With over two decades of academic and research experience, his expertise encompasses sustainable waste management, landfill mining, legacy waste valorization, waste-to-energy systems, carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), greenhouse gas mitigation, resource recovery, and life cycle assessment (LCA).

His research focuses on developing circular economy solutions by recovering energy, materials, and critical resources from waste streams to support climate mitigation and sustainable industrial development. His current work integrates systems-level sustainability assessment with innovative technologies in landfill mining, anaerobic digestion, bioenergy, critical minerals recovery, and CCUS.

Prof. Chandel received his B.Tech. from NIT Hamirpur and Ph.D. from IIT Delhi. Before joining IIT Bombay, he served as Assistant Professor at IIT Roorkee and previously held research positions at Duke University (USA), École des Mines de Nantes (France), and Dalhousie University (Canada).

Vice President & Chief Executive Officer of the Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA) Council and Senior Director of the Sustainable Infrastructure Programme at The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)

Panellist

Mr. Sanjay Seth is a highly experienced professional with over 40 years of expertise in the power sector, spanning both the supply and demand sides. He currently serves as the Senior Director of the Sustainable Infrastructure Programme at The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), where his work covers range of activities from City to Building Level interventions which encompasses policy analysis, sustainable urban planning, sustainable transportation & low-carbon transportation initiatives, among other areas. His efforts are geared toward promoting sustainable habitats & building environments, alongside fostering capacity-building and knowledge creation.

In addition to his role at TERI, Mr. Sanjay Seth is also the Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of the Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA) Council, which recognized as the ‘National Rating System for Green Buildings in India’ established by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) in support with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India. GRIHA Council issues ‘GRIHA Rating Certification’ for new constructions as well as retrofits and carries out all activities related to the issuance of ‘GRIHA Certification’.

Director General at National Council for Cement and Building Materials

Panellist

Dr. L. P. Singh is Director General of the National Council for Cement and Building Materials (NCB) and an accomplished scientist with more than 34 years of experience in research and development. His expertise spans cement and building materials, low-carbon materials, carbon capture, utilisation and storage, industrial waste utilisation, nanotechnology, and advanced materials characterisation.

A Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (UK), Dr. Singh has authored more than 200 research publications, contributed to seven book chapters and holds seven registered patents. His work has received around 10,000 citations, with an h-index of 47. He has also supervised numerous doctoral and postgraduate researchers and established collaborations with leading research institutions internationally.

Under his leadership, NCB is actively contributing to pathways for the decarbonisation of the Indian cement industry through research, innovation, industry collaboration and entrepreneurship. Dr. Singh also serves on several national committees and initiatives, including those related to carbon capture, energy efficiency, standards and industrial development.

Head of BIM, R&D and Digital Transformation at Desionics

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Rahul Sasikumar is Head of BIM, R&D and Digital Transformation at Desionics, where he leads initiatives across BIM, AI in AEC, digital engineering, OpenBIM, automation and emerging technologies. His work focuses on translating advanced technologies such as AI agents, Model Context Protocol (MCP), digital twins and computational workflows into practical, scalable solutions for the built environment.

Rahul contributes to India’s national BIM and digital guidelines through the Bureau of Indian Standards and is actively involved in advancing industry adoption, interoperability and digital transformation. With experience spanning India, the UK and international markets, he combines technical innovation with implementation strategy, governance and business value to help AECO organisations move towards more intelligent, data-centric and automated ways of working.

Director at the National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB), Quality Council of India (QCI)

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Mr Ajay Kumar Sharma is the Director at the National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB), Quality Council of India (QCI). He is associated with accreditation and conformity assessment activities, including work relating to Certification Bodies, Inspection Bodies, and Validation & Verification Bodies (VVBs). His responsibilities include accreditation scheme development, technical and policy matters, assessor and technical expert coordination, and engagement with government departments, industry stakeholders and international accreditation forums.

He has represented NABCB at various national and international forums and has contributed to discussions on accreditation, conformity assessment, technical regulations, sustainability and emerging accreditation schemes.

Co-Founder and CEO at Emidat

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Lisa is the co-founder and CEO of Emidat, a climate-native product management solution for manufacturers. Emidat automates the creation, publication and use of LCAs, EPDs and DPPs. They already serve 150+ of the largest manufacturers in Europe and Asia in 20+ markets and have a strong focus on leveraging this data as a business benefit. Lisa started her involvement in climate technologies in 2018 when she co-founded an initiative for sustainable entrepreneurship. She wrote her thesis on carbon pricing along supply chains at MIT and works on reducing the impact of manufacturing on climate change since 2020.

Founder and CEO of SustainAble Solutions

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Dr. Gyanendra Kumar Attri is the Founder and CEO of SustainAble Solutions, a sustainability advisory firm specializing in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), and product-level decarbonisation strategies. With over a decade of experience across consulting, industry, research, and academia, he has led sustainability and LCA projects for organisations across Asia, Europe, and global supply chains, including cross-border assessments such as fertilizer supply chains from Kazakhstan to the United Kingdom.

Dr. Atri actively collaborates with international sustainability initiatives and is a Steering Committee Member of the UNEP-hosted Life Cycle Initiative and a Master Trainer under the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) programme. He is also associated with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) as a technical expert and assessor, supporting the adoption of international sustainability standards and advancing LCA capacity across emerging markets.

Founder and Technical Lead at One Carbon Labs

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Mohan M S is the Founder and Technical Lead of One Carbon Labs, a sustainability consulting firm specializing in Life Cycle Assessment, Environmental Product Declarations, Product Carbon Footprints, ESG strategy, carbon management, and green building services. He is a Certified openLCA Trainer and Certified GHG Lead Verifier for ISO 14064, with experience across LCA, EPD, carbon intensity analysis, carbon removal projects, biochar MRV, clean fuels, construction products, pharmaceuticals, electric mobility, and industrial sustainability.

Previously, Mohan worked with ICF Consulting India, Evalueserve, and General Carbon Advisory Services, where he led and supported LCA studies, carbon footprint assessments, LCFS pathway applications, EPD projects, and sustainability advisory assignments for clients across India, the US, and other global markets. Through One Carbon Labs, he is actively working to strengthen LCA and EPD adoption in India by supporting industry projects, training professionals, and building capacity for credible environmental transparency.

Sales Director at Sphera Solutions

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Laura Guillon works in the capacity of Sales Director at Sphera where she helps organizations integrate sustainability into their operations. She specializes in software solutions for sustainable development, including LCA and eco-design software and data solutions.

With an academic background in Process Engineering and Energy Management, Laura has an extensive experience in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), carbon footprint reduction, and regulatory compliance. She supports global companies in developing sustainable roadmaps and achieving their ESG and decarbonization goals.

Laura holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in International Energy Management (2008–2009) from leading French and Chinese universities and is a strong advocate for energy transition, circular economy, and corporate sustainability.”

Managing Partner at Chakra Business Assurance LLP

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Founder and Executive Director of Chakra4 Sustainability Consulting Services, and Managing Partner of Chakra Business Assurance LLP offering advisory, consultancy, training, assurance and verification services in the field of Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Management and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Management, since 2018. He has completed close to 100 EPDs/LCAs verification and critical reviews for construction products – automobile, food & beverages and energy sector. He has got vast experience of over 37 years in Environmental management, Sustainable development, health and safety in manufacturing and service sector.

Managing Director of EPD MENA

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Nasser Ayoub is the Managing Director of EPD MENA, Co-founder of EPD Egypt and an accredited EPD Verifier, Professor, Senior Lead Environmental Consultant and a Certified LCA Professional and UNFCCC Roster of Experts Member.

Dr. Ayoub has more than 30 years of comprehensive academic and professional experience in seven different countries (Holland, Japan, Saudi, Qatar, USA, and Kuwait). He holds a Doctor of Environmental Engineering from Tokyo Institute of Technology in the field of Environmentally Friendly Supply Chains and Life Carbon Footprint.

In this capacity as MD of EPD MENA and Professor, he also a leading trainer and educator, dedicated to building local capacity in critical sustainability assessment tools.

Since early 2024, Dr. Ayoub has focused extensively on training and consultancy, specializing in the interconnected areas of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Environmental Product Declarations (EPD), Carbon Footprint (CFP), and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). He has developed and delivered numerous training programs that equip industry professionals with the skills to quantify environmental impacts with several international organizations such as IFC, EBRD, USAID, GIZ and UNIDO. 

Co-founder at Circa Technologies

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Steven MacMaster is Co-founder at Circa Technologies, a U.S. startup which created the next generation LCA studio & data distribution platform. He is also a researcher specializing on the impact of AI on LCA data quality.

Founder & Lead Verifier at Eco-Assure

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Vijay Thakur is an EPD & LCA verifier with 10 years of professional experience in product sustainability, greenhouse gas accounting, and environmental performance assessment. Vijay has worked across various sectors including construction materials, chemicals, and metals. His verification and assurance experience also extends to product carbon footprints (PCF), organizational level greenhouse gas inventories, and sustainability reporting and assurance engagements, including BRSR-aligned disclosures. Vijay is an approved EPD verifier with EPD International, EPD Global, PEP Ecopassport, Kiwa, & Smart EPD.

Technical Advisor EPD Australasia & EPD Verifier at  EPD Australasia and Life Cycle Logic

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Andrew is the Technical Advisor to EPD Australasia and has been the Chair of EPD Australasia’s Technical Advisory Group for a decade. He is an approved EPD verifier and a Certified LCA Practitioner (LCACP) with over 19 years of experience in the LCA sector. A sought-after speaker and facilitator, Andrew inspires through university lectures, industry presentations, and workshops, advocating for transparency and continuous improvement in environmental performance.

CEO at  EPD Australasia

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Kelly Taylor is the Chief Executive Officer of EPD Australasia Ltd, the official regional programme operator for the International EPD System in Australia and New Zealand. In this role, Kelly leads the strategic growth and operations of the organisation, driving the adoption of credible, independently verified Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) that deliver transparent, science-based environmental impact data across product life cycles.

A Certified Environmental Practitioner (CEnvP) with over 25 years of experience in environmental consulting, auditing, and certification, Kelly has experience in Environmental management systems (EMS), eco-label assessments, and the development and delivery of certification programmes for businesses, industry sectors, and the public sector.
Kelly has deep expertise across diverse industries, with experience in specialist auditing, facilitation, EMS implementation, and local government environmental strategy. Her career began in the public sector—including roles with the New Zealand Defence Force, local government, and the health sector—before transitioning to specialised auditing of Environmental Management Systems and eco-labels.

Since joining EPD Australasia (initially as Programme Manager in 2016), Kelly has played a pivotal role in expanding the programme's reach, supporting organisations in publishing robust EPDs compliant with ISO 14025 and related standards, and advancing sustainable procurement and embodied carbon transparency in Australasia. As CEO (appointed in 2024), she continues to champion environmental certification excellence, fostering collaboration between industry, government, and international partners to drive meaningful sustainability outcomes.

Senior Director, Sustainability Consulting at Sphera Solutions

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Ritesh Agrawal is Senior Director of Sustainability Consulting at Sphera, with nearly 18 years of experience helping organizations build more sustainable and resilient businesses and products. He specializes in life cycle assessment (LCA), product carbon footprint (PCF), GHG accounting, ESG strategy, and CBAM compliance, advising global companies on practical decarbonization strategies, carbon footprint reduction, and evolving ESG and climate reporting requirements. Recognized for his collaborative approach and deep industry expertise, Ritesh helps organizations turn sustainability ambitions into measurable business outcomes and long-term value.

Market & Sales Specialist, EPD Internaitonal

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PCR & LCA Specialist, EPD International

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EPD Compliance Manager, EPD International

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Senior EPD Compliance Specialist, EPD International

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