An ET Edge Initiative · Since 2019

Powering the Sustainability Agenda Together

The Global Sustainability Alliance convenes policymakers, business leaders, investors, academia, innovators and civil society — turning bold commitments into measurable, sector-specific outcomes for India and the world.

5,000+Stakeholders connected
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6Thematic pillars
Collage of renewable energy, circular economy, agriculture and climate action imagery surrounding the earth Net Zero & Energy Transition ESG & Sustainable Finance
Members of the GSA Advisory Board at the first board meet
2019 Building the movement since
Panel session on sustainable agriculture at a GSA regional edition
Sector dialogues, run through the year
About GSA

From convening conversations to enabling implementation

From an events-led platform, GSA has evolved to gain strong credibility as one of India's largest convening platforms for sustainability stakeholders, bringing together diverse voices across sectors on a common agenda.

Today, GSA is positioned as a connected initiative that goes beyond convening — towards enabling alignment, building capabilities, and facilitating action.

Built on the principles of interconnectedness, recurrence and resonance, GSA works closely with stakeholders to understand sector-specific challenges, align priorities and enable structured pathways that drive long-term impact — through year-round engagement, strategic partnerships and knowledge-led initiatives.

  • Continuous, not episodic
  • Collaborative, not siloed
  • Outcome-oriented, not discussion-led
At its core, GSA works closely with stakeholders to understand sectoral challenges, align priorities, and enable structured pathways towards implementation.
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What GSA Enables

A bridge between global ambition and local execution

GSA operates across policy, industry, finance and innovation ecosystems — connecting expertise to the places where implementation actually happens.

Multi-stakeholder alignment

Across policy, industry, finance and innovation ecosystems — so priorities are set together, not in isolation.

A key focus area is the development of collaborative roadmaps, translating insights and dialogue into actionable, sector-specific pathways.
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Global sustainability expertise

Access through strategic partnerships and institutional collaborations with global bodies, missions and think tanks.

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Capacity building

Executive masterclasses, knowledge platforms and leadership engagements that build sustained institutional capability.

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Best-practice adoption

Global benchmarking and cross-border exchange that shortens the distance between intent and implementation.

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Innovation integration

Connecting start-ups, solution providers and industry so emerging technology reaches operating scale.

GSA Thematic Framework

Six interconnected pillars guiding every engagement

These pillars reflect critical sustainability priorities for India, while remaining adaptive to emerging global and sectoral developments.

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Climate & Energy Transition

Decarbonisation and net-zero pathways, renewable energy adoption, and energy systems transformation.

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Sustainable Finance & ESG Integration

Capital mobilisation and flows, ESG frameworks, reporting, and disclosure ecosystems.

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Future Cities & Infrastructure

Urban systems, mobility, resilience, and sustainable built environment.

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Food Systems & Natural Capital

Agriculture, water, biodiversity, and circular resource management.

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Inclusive & Just Transition

Livelihoods, supply chains, equitable growth, and social impact.

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Technology, Data & Innovation

Climate tech, digital systems, and data-driven sustainability.

These themes are operationalised across GSA's ecosystem — through annual convenings, leadership platforms, executive masterclasses and innovation platforms — ensuring that multi-stakeholder dialogue translates into capability building and, ultimately, into real-world implementation.

GSA by the numbers

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What Differentiates GSA

A first-of-its-kind India-led initiative with global alignment

Scale of convening, depth of continuity, and the ability to carry a conversation all the way through to implementation.

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A first-of-its-kind India-led initiative with global alignment

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Ability to convene and connect diverse stakeholders at scale

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Focus on continuity and long-term engagement

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Integration of dialogue, capacity building and implementation pathways

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Access to global best practices through strategic partnerships

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Backed by the Times Group's reach and influence

Influencers of Change

Patrons, thought leaders and steering voices

Nadir B. Godrej
Nadir B. Godrej

Chairman & Managing Director, Godrej Industries; Chairman, Godrej Agrovet

Jeffrey D. Sachs
Jeffrey D. Sachs

Economist, author and global leader in sustainable development

Peter Bakker
Peter Bakker

President & CEO, World Business Council for Sustainable Development

Helen Clarkson
Helen Clarkson

Global CEO, Climate Group

Keki M. Mistry
Keki M. Mistry

Independent Director and Advisor; Former Vice Chairman & CEO, HDFC Ltd

Harsh Mariwala
Harsh Mariwala

Founder and Chairman, Marico

Hon Simon Watts
Hon Simon Watts

Minister for Climate Change, New Zealand

Dr. Roberta Boscolo
Dr. Roberta Boscolo

Lead, Climate and Energy, World Meteorological Organization

Our Esteemed Members

Organisations building the alliance with us

Gates Foundation
WWF
Mahindra
YES Bank
Grundfos
Rockwool
Yara
INOX GFL
Samunnati
Primus Partners
Safexpress
Times Now
Delhi International Airport
Breathe ESG
Bharat Carbon
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Take the sustainability pledge

#PlanetBuddy turns individual intent into collective momentum — inviting citizens, students and professionals to commit to everyday climate action and amplify it through Times Group platforms.

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Become part of the alliance

Move from commitment to measurable outcome

Join individuals and organisations championing sustainability — and help shape the collaborative roadmaps that turn dialogue into implementation.