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VMPL
New Delhi [India], December 8: The CXO Roundtable 2025, hosted by SEPC and Hradiance Foundation in New Delhi on November 29, brought together senior leaders and sustainability practitioners to advance India's transition toward responsible, future-ready workplaces. The event also marked the official unveiling of BEZEL, a boutique Sustainability & HR Advisory startup focused on strengthening the Social and Governance pillars of ESG. Chief Guest Address: Navigating India's Policy & Climate Realities Mr. Siddharth Pal, Deputy Director, National Productivity Council, addressed critical shifts shaping India's business environment, including: - The impact of the DPDP Act. - Compliance expectations under the New Labour Codes. - Delhi's climate-linked disruptions and AQI-driven workforce mandates. He emphasized the need for policy alignment and workforce resilience to stay competitive. Keynote Address: The Future of Responsible Business Dr. Abhay Sinha, Director General, SEPC, spoke on: - The rising global importance of ethical governance and transparency. - The role of DEI and workforce wellbeing in long-term growth. - Embedding ESG into core business models for global relevance. Roundtable Discussions: Two roundtables explored: 1. Social & Governance as Catalysts for Change -- governance maturity, ethics, DEI. 2. The Human Dimension of ESG -- wellbeing, climate preparedness, PoSH, people systems. These conversations reinforced that sustainability is a leadership and culture challenge, not just an environmental metric. BEZEL Unveiled -- Strengthening the Social & Governance Pillars of ESG BEZEL was introduced as a specialised advisory bridging ESG strategy and execution through: - Governance & compliance frameworks. - HR transformation & culture systems. - DEI and ethical workforce design. - Climate-ready workforce strategies. - Responsible leadership & organisational change. A Platform for Shared Learning & Future Commitment The event featured AV showcases, pledge signing, and CEO-level networking. Participants echoed the need for collaboration to build sustainable, resilient business ecosystems. Closing the event, Himadri Das stated: "This platform enables real conversations, real experiences, and real leadership -- offering clarity and shared learning for today's challenges." (ADVERTORIAL DISCLAIMER: The above press release has been provided by VMPL. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of the same.)
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