Board Stewardship

Past Events

2024

BOARDS AS STEWARDS OF SUSTAINABILITY

Date & Venue

19 November 2024, Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), Mumbai.

Theme

“Boards as Stewards of Sustainability” – a day‑long deep‑dive into how boards can drive ESG beyond compliance.

Highlights

Release of the Stewardship Asia Centre research report (in partnership with 12 APAC CG institutes).

Keynote addresses

Keynote addresses by Shailesh Haribhakti, Helle Bank Jørgensen (Competent Boards, Canada), Rajeev Peshawaria (Stewardship Asia Centre), and Kamala Kantharaj (BSE).

Speakers & Panelists

  • Shailesh Haribhakti – Keynote Speaker
  • Helle Bank Jørgensen – Keynote Speaker (Competent Boards, Canada)
  • Rajeev Peshawaria – Keynote Speaker (Stewardship Asia Centre)
  • Kamala Kantharaj – Special Address (BSE)
  • Sunil Puri – Fireside Chat (Data Scientist, Stewardship Asia Centre)
  • Vikesh Walia – Fireside Chat (MD & Editor, Board Stewardship)
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Three panel discussions:

  • Panel 1: Embedding Sustainability within Organizational Culture – (list of panelists not specified in source)
  • Panel 2: The Role of Boards in Addressing Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability – (list of panelists not specified in source)
  • Panel 3: Driving Social Impact and Corporate Responsibility through Board Leadership

 

Fireside chat

  • Fireside chat with Sunil Puri (Data Scientist, Stewardship Asia Centre) and Vikesh Walia (MD & Editor, Board Stewardship).

 

Felicitation

  • Felicitation of Elite Members, Fellows, and Knowledge Partners.

Agenda Snapshot

  • 10:30 am – Registration & refreshments.
  • 11:30 am – Lighting the lamp & welcome note.
  • 11:55 am – Keynote by Shailesh Haribhakti.
  • 12:05 pm – Special address by Kamala Kantharaj (BSE).
  • 12:15 pm – Keynote by Rajeev Peshawaria.
  • 12:35 pm – Keynote by Helle Bank Jørgensen.
  • 12:55 pm – Panel 1 on sustainability culture.
  • 01:30 pm – Lunch.
  • 02:15 pm – Research report release & fireside chat.
  • 03:00 pm – Panel 2 on climate & environmental stewardship.
  • 03:45 pm – Panel 3 on social impact & corporate responsibility.
  • 05:00 pm – Felicitation & valedictory address.

 

Outcome

Over 150 board members and CXOs participated, with actionable takeaways on integrating ESG into board governance and a shared commitment to stewardship‑focused leadership.