Viral Thakkar, Partner at Deloitte, Advocates Expansion to Include Emerging Technologies for Sustainability Acceleration
In a significant development, Viral Thakkar, Partner and Sustainability Leader at Deloitte India, highlighted the importance of the Green Credit Scheme, as mentioned by Honb’le PM Shri Modi during the COP 28 summit in the UAE. Thakkar emphasized its alignment with LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment), comprising eight key activities, with a particular focus on water conservation and afforestation. These initiatives play a pivotal role in India’s ambitious goal of achieving net zero emissions. Thakkar further underscored the potential to include cutting-edge technologies within the Green Credit scheme, asserting that embracing emerging technologies could accelerate India’s sustainability journey and foster innovation through a startup-driven ecosystem. This expansion could also pave the way for collaboration with other developing nations.