Major Climate Summit Brings Together India’s Energy Leaders
With India’s ambitious target of achieving net zero emissions by 2070, the country’s most significant climate action gathering is set to take place in Delhi. The ET India Net Zero Forum 2025 will convene over 50 senior policymakers, public sector heads, global climate experts, and industry leaders on June 18 at Hyatt Regency to deliberate on India’s crucial transition towards a low-carbon economy.
This day-long comprehensive event represents a pivotal moment in India’s climate journey, bringing together diverse voices from energy, environment, finance, and manufacturing sectors. The forum is strategically organized by ET Energyworld in partnership with leading organizations including SAEL, Pipeline Infrastructure Ltd (PIL), Trualt Bioenergy, GoodEnough Energy, SKF, Gautam Solar, NLC India, and Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan (HURL).
High-Profile Government Leadership and International Participation
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav will deliver the keynote address, establishing the framework for high-level deliberations on climate policy, energy transition, and clean technology innovation. The minister’s participation underscores the government’s commitment to accelerating India’s green transformation agenda.
The forum will feature distinguished officials including NABARD Chairman Shaji KV, UN Resident Coordinator Shombi Sharp, and European Union Ambassador to India Hervé Delphin. This international representation highlights the global significance of India’s climate commitments and the collaborative approach needed to achieve net zero goals.
Strategic Platform for Climate Action Acceleration
The event serves as a crucial platform for government agencies, public sector undertakings (PSUs), global organizations, financial institutions, and corporations to explore acceleration strategies for India’s green goals while ensuring sustainable economic growth. This comprehensive approach addresses the complex intersection of environmental protection and economic development.
The conference timing is particularly significant, occurring against the backdrop of India’s updated nationally determined contributions (NDCs). These include the ambitious target of achieving 50 percent cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy sources by 2030, demonstrating India’s commitment to the Paris Agreement objectives.
Sector-Specific Decarbonization Strategies and Solutions
Key sessions will extensively explore sector-specific decarbonization strategies for critical industries including cement, steel, power, transport, and agriculture. With the industrial sector accounting for approximately 30 percent of India’s total emissions, the forum will examine how hard-to-abate sectors can successfully transition through innovative approaches.
These transition strategies encompass cleaner technologies, carbon capture and storage systems, widespread electrification initiatives, and alternative fuels such as ethanol and green hydrogen. The comprehensive approach addresses both immediate implementation challenges and long-term sustainability requirements.
Public Sector Leadership in Green Transition
Public sector heads from major organizations including Indian Oil, NHPC, ONGC Green, NLC India, and SAEL Industries will present their detailed decarbonization roadmaps. These presentations will cover their strategic initiatives in green hydrogen production, bioenergy development, and renewables-based projects, showcasing practical implementation approaches.
A dedicated panel led by NITI Aayog will conduct a comprehensive review of India’s progress toward its net zero by 2070 goal, examining institutional support mechanisms required to scale up climate investments and infrastructure development.
Agricultural Innovation and Waste-to-Energy Solutions
The forum includes a focused dialogue on transforming agricultural residues into renewable energy, highlighting waste-to-energy’s dual role in tackling air pollution and enhancing farmer incomes. This session, anchored by SAEL Industries, showcases India’s largest biomass power plant network and innovative rural energy solutions.
Private Sector Engagement and ESG Implementation
Strong private sector participation features sustainability heads and CXOs from prominent companies including Mahindra Group, Apollo Tyres, Fortis Healthcare, Godrej Industries, JK Cement, and Nestlé India. These sessions focus on ESG implementation strategies, energy efficiency improvements, digitalization for climate action, and aligning business models with ambitious climate goals.
Strategic Energy Transition and Policy Framework
State-run energy firm CMDs will outline comprehensive strategies for transitioning from fossil fuels to diversified energy portfolios. Discussions will cover recent policy initiatives including the Green Credit Programme, carbon markets development, and renewable energy procurement mechanisms shaping India’s energy future.
Long-term Vision and Nuclear Energy Integration
Former Union Minister Suresh Prabhu will provide long-term perspectives on climate diplomacy and sustainable infrastructure development. A special address by the Department of Atomic Energy will spotlight nuclear energy’s critical role in India’s clean energy transition strategy.
With India’s energy demands projected to double by 2040 and mounting global pressure to align with Paris Agreement goals, the ET India Net Zero Forum serves as a vital bridge between climate commitments and practical implementation strategies.
