Industry leaders and sustainability champions share bold visions and everyday solutions to combat climate change and build a cleaner, more resilient planet.
As the world commemorates Earth Day 2025, the theme “Our Power, Our Planet” reminds us that real environmental impact stems not only from large-scale innovation but from collective responsibility and action at every level. Thought leaders, industry experts, and changemakers share their commitments to a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable planet.
Rajesh Gupta, Founder & Director – Recyclekaro, emphasizes the importance of small, mindful decisions.
“The future of sustainability is not built on grand gestures, but on everyday decisions to recycle, to reuse, and to rethink how we consume. A cleaner, greener world isn’t a distant vision—it begins with the choices we make today.”
CitiusTech, a health-tech innovator, is integrating sustainability across operations.
Punam Shejale, CISO & Head of CSR & Sustainability, shares:
“We’ve powered 46% of our operations with renewable energy and planted over 10,000 trees. Sustainability isn’t just a commitment but a responsibility requiring constant action. Our goal is carbon neutrality by 2032.”
Electric Vehicles: Driving Clean Innovation
Yogesh Bhatia, CEO & MD, LML, views EVs as a transformative solution:
“Electric vehicles, especially when powered by renewable energy, reduce emissions and improve air quality. Now is the time to drive change through innovation and collective action.”
Renewable Energy Leading the Way
Divya Prakash Choraria, CEO, Wattpower, advocates for scalable clean energy:
“Solar power provides a clear path toward a sustainable world. With collective action, we can accelerate the shift from fossil fuels to renewable innovation.”
Sustainable Industry & Corporate Responsibility
Dr. Sangeeta Srivastava, Executive Director, Godavari Biorefineries Ltd, emphasizes everyday action:
“It’s not about doing everything, but about doing something—mindfully and intentionally.”
Ankit Mathur, Co-Founder & CEO, Greenway Grameen, highlights the evolution of consumer-driven sustainability:
“From reduced packaging to renewable sourcing and energy efficiency, businesses are adapting to meet both regulatory and consumer expectations for a greener economy.”
India’s Green Energy Transition
Ayush Patodia, AVP, Avalon Consulting, shares optimistic data on India’s shift to clean energy:
“By 2030, 64% of India’s power capacity will come from non-fossil sources. Solar will dominate with 293 GW, supported by domestic manufacturing and battery storage growth.”
Academic Voices: Education, Innovation & Awareness
Faculty members at IMI Delhi share a united vision of academic institutions as sustainability incubators:
- Prof. Priya Chaudhary: “This is the last generation with the power to enact meaningful climate change. Let’s embrace circular economies and clean technologies.”
- Prof. Sonu Goyal: “India’s push toward 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 is a bold step. Renewable energy is now cheaper than coal—it’s time to invest, innovate, and execute.”
- Prof. Yukti Bajaj: “Awareness must become action. Let’s tap into solar, wind, and water in our daily lives for a resilient, green future.”
- Prof. Swapnil Sharma: “Through our Social Sensitivity Initiative, students are driving awareness on solar subsidies and biomass energy—bridging education with real-world impact.”
This Earth Day 2025, from clean energy to conscious consumption, leaders agree—sustainability is not a trend but a responsibility. Whether you’re an individual reducing e-waste or a corporation investing in renewable infrastructure, your actions matter. Let us unite in protecting our planet with our power—today, and every day.