The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) is set to host the 3rd Sustainable Textile Summit on 17th September 2024, at Lakshmipat Singhania Auditorium, PHD House, New Delhi. This annual flagship event brings together key stakeholders from the textile industry to discuss and explore innovative solutions for a more sustainable future.
The summit is expected to attract over 200 delegates, including representatives from textile and apparel manufacturers, exporters, traders, supply chain managers, compliance officers, environmental consultants, research institutions, technology providers, retailers, and brands.
Rohit Kansal, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, will grace the occasion and deliver the keynote address during the inaugural session, titled “The Urgency for a Sustainable Textile Solutions and Future Opportunities.”
The inaugural session will delve into the economic and environmental impacts of the current textile industry, global trends in sustainability and consumer demands, policy landscapes and government initiatives, and the challenges and opportunities for a sustainable textile future.
Prajakta L Verma, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, will deliver a special address during Session 1: Innovation and Technology for Sustainable Textile. This session will focus on sustainable raw materials, clean technologies, and circular economy solutions.
The 3rd Sustainable Textile Summit is supported by the leading organizations committed to sustainability in the textile industry. Notable partners include:
· Premium Partner: RSWM Limited
· Associate Partners: Ecocert Group, Oerlikon Textile India Pvt. Ltd., Filatex India, Polyester Textile and Apparel Industry Association
· Delegate Kit Partner: Fairtrade India and CSM
· Knowledge Partner: Wazir Advisors
· Sustainability Partner: CDP India
In addition to the keynote addresses and special address by the leaders in the textile sector, the summit will feature a panel discussion on “Ethical Sourcing, Labor Practices, and Reducing Carbon Emissions for a Sustainable Textile Future.” The event will also include a session on “Building Sustainable Supply Chains towards a Sustainable Fashion Future.”
The esteemed speakers for the Summit include:
· B M Sharma, Jt. Managing Director, RSWM Limited
· Anil Jadhav, Regional Director-South Asia & Middle East, Ecocert
· Sudipto Mandal, Sr. Manager-Sales & Marketing, Oerlikon Polymer Processing Solutions Division, MMF Solutions Unit, Oerlikon Textile India Pvt. Ltd.
· Abhishek Jani, CEO, Fairtrade India
· Varun Vaid, Business Director, Wazir Advisors Pvt. Ltd
· Shweta Basu, Manager: Corporate Engagement and Partnerships, CDP Operations India Private Limited
· Rohan Batra, Textile & Retail Sustainability, Marks & Spencer
· Kamlesh Kumar Pal, Assistant Program Manager- Alternate Materials, IDH, the Transforming Markets
· Manish Dabkara, Chairman & MD, EKI Energy Services Ltd
· Balkrishan Sharma, Business Head, DYB, RSWM Limited
· Shammi Singh, Head Global Hub, Internal and Supplier Assurance Solutions, BSI Group
· Manish Gupta, Senior Manager – Supply Chain and Traceability
Better Cotton Initiative
· Akhil Sivanandan, CEO, Green Story
· Piyush Girotra, Business Lead – South Asia, Fashion Snoops/ Wazir Advisors
