Overview

The Global Sustainability Alliance (GSA) has evolved from a leading events-led platform into one of India’s most credible and influential sustainability ecosystems. Bringing together policymakers, business leaders, investors, academia, innovators, and civil society, GSA serves as a trusted platform for advancing meaningful dialogue and collective action on sustainability.

Today, GSA goes beyond convening conversations. It is a connected initiative designed to align stakeholders, strengthen capabilities, and accelerate implementation across industries. By fostering collaboration, enabling knowledge exchange, and creating actionable pathways, GSA helps transform sustainability commitments into measurable outcomes.

At its core, 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, GSA is shaping a more connected and execution-focused sustainability ecosystem for India.

GSA convening

Built on Three Principles

Interconnectedness, recurrence, and resonance. GSA ensures that engagement with sustainability is designed for lasting impact — not one-off conversations.

Continuous, Not Episodic

Year-round engagement that keeps stakeholders aligned and momentum building between flagship convenings.

Collaborative, Not Siloed

Cross-sector collaboration across policy, industry, finance, academia, and civil society.

Action-Oriented, Not Discussion-Driven

Structured pathways that convert dialogue into implementation and measurable outcomes.

TESTIMONIALS

Voices from the Alliance

A platform for purpose-driven change.

Global Sustainability Alliance is an impact-led community of thought leaders who are working towards transforming bold ambitions to action. The group activates leadership globally to make economies sustainable for people, nature, and climate.

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Collective action for a better planet.

A network of like-minded and ambitious individuals and organizations who have championed sustainable practices and are working towards a fair and comprehensive climate action agenda.

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Uniting to innovate, adapt, thrive.

Since GSA’s inception in 2019, we have connected with over 5000 stakeholders worldwide — forging alliances with business owners, sustainability leaders, innovators, impact creators, the UN, and other multilateral agencies committed to the 2030 agenda.

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Patrons of Sustainability

Torchbearers of the Global Sustainability Alliance

Keki M. Mistry

Keki M. Mistry

Independent Director and Advisor to Several Corporates; and Former Vice Chairman and CEO,, HDFC Ltd

Jeffrey D. Sachs

Jeffrey D. Sachs

world-renowned economics professor, bestselling author, innovative educator, and global leader in sustainable development

Hon Simon Watts

Hon Simon Watts

Minister for Climate Change,, New Zealand

Peter Bakker

Peter Bakker

President & CEO,, World Business Council for Sustainable Development

Helen Clarkson

Helen Clarkson

Global CEO,, Climate Group

Nadir B. Godrej

Nadir B. Godrej

Chairman and Managing Director of Godrej Industries Ltd. and Chairman of Godrej Agrovet

Harsh Mariwala

Harsh Mariwala

Founder and Chairman,, Marico

Dr. Roberta Boscolo

Dr. Roberta Boscolo

Lead Climate and Energy,, World Meteorological Organization

Steve H. Hanke

Steve H. Hanke

American economist & professor of applied economics,, Johns Hopkins University

Advisory Committee

A group of strategic leaders and CEOs worldwide planning transformative initiatives for impact

Bibek Debroy

Bibek Debroy

Indian economist, Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India & Chairman of the Finance Ministry's 'Expert Committee for Infrastructure Classification and Financing Framework for Amrit Kaal

Samir Krishan Modi

Samir Krishan Modi

Managing Director,, Modi Enterprises

Nivruti Rai

Nivruti Rai

Managing Director & CEO,, Invest India

Erik Solheim

Erik Solheim

President Europe - Asia Centre, 6th and former Executive Director of UN Environment, Former Minister of Environment and International Development of Norway

Ronnie Screwvala

Ronnie Screwvala

Chairperson & Co-founder,, UpGrad & Indian Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Opinion Leader & Author

Geetanjali Kirloskar

Geetanjali Kirloskar

Chairperson & Managing Director,, Kirloskar Systems

Ajay Mathur

Ajay Mathur

Director General,,, International Solar Alliance (ISA)

Deepali Khanna

Deepali Khanna

Vice President, Asia Regional Office,, The Rockefeller Foundation, Thailand

Gauri Singh

Gauri Singh

Deputy Director - General,, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)

Shombi Sharp

Shombi Sharp

UN Resident Coordinator in India

Preetha Reddy

Preetha Reddy

Executive Vice-chairperson,, Apollo Hospitals

Steering Committee

High-level experts driving and executing activities — guidance, recommendations, and leadership for success

Alok Vijayvergiya

Alok Vijayvergiya

Group Chief Sustainability Officer,, Hinduja Group

Abanti Sankaranarayanan

Abanti Sankaranarayanan

Group Chief Public Affairs Officer & Member of Group Executive Board​, ​

Prabodh Acharya

Prabodh Acharya

Chief Sustainability Officer,, JSW Group

Dr. Arvind Bodhankar

Dr. Arvind Bodhankar

Chief Sustainability Officer,, Arcellor Mittal Nippon Steel​

Bipin Odhekar

Bipin Odhekar

Head - Sustainability, EHS and Operational Excellence Marico

Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu

Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu

Former Minister of Civil Aviation, Railways, Commerce & Industry; Sherpa to the G7 and G20

Abhejit Agarwal

Abhejit Agarwal

Head - Sustainability & CSR,, Axis Bank

Gayatri Divecha

Gayatri Divecha

Head - Sustainability & CSR,, Godrej Group

Satya Tripathi

Satya Tripathi

Secretary-General,, Global Alliance for a Sustainable Planet, New York