CII-ITC Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Development

The CII-ITC Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Development (CESD) is the ecosystem creator for sustainable development in India. As a 20-year-old Industry-led institution within CII, the Centre drives sustainable, environmental, inclusive and climate-friendly transformation among stakeholders through research, data-driven digital tools, frameworks, collaborative initiatives and capacity development. CESD works towards bringing local and global macro challenges to the centre stage; building policy consensus on critical issues; strengthening stakeholders’ awareness and representation on policy & regulatory reforms and enabling actions that positively impact the environment, nature and communities. With a vision to drive transformation towards sustainable development, CESD continues to play a focal role in Government-Industry dialogues on national regulations; articulating stakeholders’ discourse on global policies; putting forth Indian Industry’s stand on macro-economic issues and accentuating the need for sustainable and inclusive transformation. CESD focuses on six transformational pathways: Advancing Creation of a Circular Economy; Facilitating an Enabling Ecosystem for ESG Reporting; Accelerating Nature Positive Actions; Enhancing Solutions for Clean Air; Building Climate Resilience and Low-Carbon Economy and Fostering Dialogues, Engagements & Knowledge Exchange.