4 days ago
Bengaluru hosts leaders' meet for a sustainable future
A diverse mix of investors, corporates, sustainability-focused CSR and ESG leads, social entrepreneurs and ecosystem enablers came together at a gathering held in Bengaluru hosted by AndPurpose to address the challenges from climate adaptation and water scarcity to financing the green transition and scaling social innovation.
Held as part of a national series, the forum featured panels, fireside chats, and showcases on unlocking capital for systemic change, sustainable urban infrastructure designs and using deeptech and AI for innovation to build resilience and equity.
The event saw leaders from organisations including Intel, PwC, SAP, Shell, Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies, Villgro, Schoolnet India Limited and Saahas Zero Waste among others. The gathering which featured 15 speakers brought together more than 150 attendees.
Aruna Newton, ESG & DEI Head, Infosys, who was part of the event, noted that the company's vision is to continue earning the respect of our stakeholders by deeply embedding sustainability into every aspect of the business.
'At Infosys, integrating sustainability into our thinking goes beyond isolated actions, it shapes the way we see the larger picture and create lasting value.'
The AndPurpose Forum – Bengaluru Edition is part of a broader series of regional forums hosted in New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, culminating in the flagship AndPurpose Summit in April 2026 in New Delhi. These gatherings aim to catalyse real change by building an ecosystem where conversations lead to measurable outcomes.
