The Centre for Sustainable Technologies at the National Institute of
Technology Calicut (NITC), in collaboration with the Centre for Sustainability at the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), successfully organized a three-day workshop on "Integrating Sustainability and ESG Practices in Business for a Greener Kerala"
from March 5–7, 2026. The program aimed to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of EnvironmenKIIFB, alongside representatives from various startups, MSMEs, the academic community, and sustainability enthusiasts. This diverse assembly allowed for a unique exchange of ideas between established corporate entities and emerging entrepreneurs,fostering a collaborative ecosystem for sustainable growth.The event was supported by Intecsol, a non-profit NGO founded by the 20th batch of NIT Calicut alumni, as part of their mission to bridge the gap between academic research and industrial application for long-term collaboration.Key speakers who shared their expertise included, Mr. Sunil Kumar Jain (Former ED,Indraprastha Gas Limited, Mr.Mithilesh Kumar (Secretary & Head of the Centre for Sustainability at the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry), Mr. Nitin Mishra
(Sustainovate Climate Solution), Dr. Loganath Radhakrishnan (Lowest Global), Dr.Panneerselvam Ranganathan and Dr. Yogesh Kumar from NIT Calicut). The program concluded with a practical workshop on creating ESG action plans, emphasizing that sustainable practices are now essential for business transparency and responsible development.tal, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. Industry experts and faculty members led intensive sessions covering the legal and environmental aspects of ESG, alongside critical topics such as carbon markets, green finance, and Life Cycle Assessment(LCA). The training focused heavily on Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting
(BRSR) compliance and gap mapping to help businesses align with global standards.The workshop saw diverse participation from major organizations, including the VKC Group,Milma, and KIIFB, alongside representatives from various startups, MSMEs, the academic community, and sustainability enthusiasts. This diverse assembly allowed for a unique exchange of ideas between established corporate entities and emerging entrepreneurs,
fostering a collaborative ecosystem for sustainable growth.The event was supported by Intecsol, a non-profit NGO founded by the 20th batch of NIT
Calicut alumni, as part of their mission to bridge the gap between academic research and industrial application for long-term collaboration.
Key speakers who shared their expertise included, Mr. Sunil Kumar Jain (Former ED,Indraprastha Gas Limited, Mr. Mithilesh Kumar (Secretary & Head of the Centre for Sustainability at the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry), Mr. Nitin Mishra (Sustainovate Climate Solution), Dr. Loganath Radhakrishnan (Lowest Global), Dr.Panneerselvam Ranganathan and Dr. Yogesh Kumar from NIT Calicut). The programconcluded with a practical workshop on creating ESG action plans, emphasizing thatsustainable practices are now essential for business transparency and responsible development.