International Net Zero Summit 2026
Driving the Global Transition to a Carbon-Neutral Future
22nd – 24th January 2026   |
Goa
What awaits you at the International Net Zero Summit 2026

The International Net Zero Summit (INZS) 2026 is a landmark gathering of policymakers, corporate leaders, investors, academics, and sustainability practitioners from across the globe.

Hosted in collaboration with the Government of Goa, the summit serves as a platform to set benchmarks, develop actionable strategies, and accelerate the journey towards Net Zero emissions.

With climate change posing an urgent global challenge, INZS 2026 brings together the brightest minds to explore practical solutions, ground-breaking technologies, and collaborative frameworks to achieve a carbon-neutral world.

Themes and Key Discussion Points
Authentic Carbon Credits & Blockchain Integration
Global Accreditation & Verification Bodies
Advanced Carbon Accounting Methodologies
Offsets vs. Emissions Reductions
International Carbon Trading Practices
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Delegates
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International Speakers
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Days Immersive Sustainability Experience
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Award Categories
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Minutes of Purposeful Networking
PARTNER WITH US

Join the International Net Zero Summit 2026 to shape the future of responsible business.

Immerse yourself in a transformative experience where bold ideas spark action, innovation drives impact, and sustainability becomes a shared journey toward India@2047

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Why Participate?

2-Day Immersive Sustainability Experience

A convergence of India’s top ESG and sustainability leaders—featuring thought-provoking panels, hands-on workshops, cultural celebrations, and nature-based learning experiences.

100+ ESG Visionaries

From corporate pioneers to social innovators—connect with leaders driving sustainability through strategy, innovation, and impact.

Curated Workshops

Deep dives into ESG megatrends, AI & green tech, carbon accounting, sustainable finance, and leadership stories, all delivered in engaging, experiential formats.

1000+ Minutes of Purposeful Networking

Engage in meaningful dialogue, peer learning, and idea exchange in settings that range from roundtables to treks and gala dinners.

SPEAKERS
Guests of Honor
Shri Pramod Sawant
Shri Pramod Sawant
Hon'ble Chief Minister of Goa
Shri Shripad Naik
Shri Shripad Naik
Ministry of State of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India
Dr Bhaskar Chatterjee
Dr Bhaskar Chatterjee
CEO, Anil Agrawal Foundation (Vedanta)
Shrinivas Dempo
Shrinivas Dempo
Chairman, Dempo Group of Companies
Harsha Saxena
Harsha Saxena
CEO and Founder, IICSR
Col. Anil Kumar Pokhriyal (Retd.)
Col. Anil Kumar Pokhriyal (Retd.)
CEO and Executive Board Member, MEPSC
Session Speakers
Dr. Sharad P. Kale
Dr. Sharad P. Kale
Head, Technology Transfer & Collaboration, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)
Santosh Jayaram
Santosh Jayaram
Former Global Head of Sustainability, HCL Technologies; Presently Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Dr. Pradeep Kumar Rao
Dr. Pradeep Kumar Rao
Brigade Group
Dr. Pratyush Panda
Dr. Pratyush Panda
Chief Executive Officer (CEO), OneStage (and CSR & Sustainability Leader)
Praveen Karn
Praveen Karn
Head, CSR & Sustainability, Minda Corporation
Ms Tracy Wyman
Ms Tracy Wyman
Chief Impact Officer, Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
Dr. Sapna Narula
Dr. Sapna Narula
Professor & Dean, School of Management Studies, Nalanda University
Dr. Vidyanath Rangojoo
Dr. Vidyanath Rangojoo
Director, ESG Consulting & Assurance SustainEdge
Alkab Shaikh
Alkab Shaikh
Project Lead, ESG Advisory, Automatic Infotech
Gazala Sheikh
Gazala Sheikh
Head, Group ESG & Sustainability, L&T Finance
Jangoo Dalal
Jangoo Dalal
Founder & CEO, GovEva
Marion Rouzeaud
Marion Rouzeaud
Founder DiPPA (Italy)
Dr. Daniel Muth
Dr. Daniel Muth
Postdoctoral Researcher, Environmental Policy Analysis, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam / Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM)
Nikhil Kulkarni
Nikhil Kulkarni
Chief Digital Officer - JSW Group
Kasia Sadowska
Kasia Sadowska
Founder, Future Habits (Austria)
Dr. Mahesh Patil
Dr. Mahesh Patil
Former Chairman, Goa State Pollution Control Board
Dr. Pradip V. Sarmokadam,
Dr. Pradip V. Sarmokadam,
Dr. Pradip V. Sarmokadam, Member Secretary Goa State Biodiversity Board & Head of Nodal Agency Goa State Wetland Authority, Government of Goa
Tejashree Patil
Tejashree Patil
Sustainability Lead, Godrej Enterprises
Vishwajeet Dahanukar
Vishwajeet Dahanukar
Director, Air Carbon Exchange (ACX)
Lalit Kumar Tiwari
Lalit Kumar Tiwari
Head, Sustainability, Kalpataru Group
Badal Balchandani
Badal Balchandani
Kiran Gopale
Kiran Gopale
CM and Head Sustainability at Godrej Interio
Abhishek Ranjan
Abhishek Ranjan
Sr. Director & Global Head, ESG & Brillio Foundation; Joint Secretary, UN Global Compact Network India; Professor of Practice
Shailendra Joshi
Shailendra Joshi
Head ESG Aditya Birla Real Estates Pvt Ltd
Prakash Tewari
Prakash Tewari
Member Expert Appraisal Committee - Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate change
Maneesh David Singh
Maneesh David Singh
Director Statistics and Sustainability, PNGRB
Prof Sunil Kumar Singh
Prof Sunil Kumar Singh
Director CSIR National Institute of Oceanography
Ashish Gupta
Ashish Gupta
BPCL*
Deepshika Dalchand
Deepshika Dalchand
Program Coordinator, GovEva
Bharat Kamat
Bharat Kamat
Kamat Infrastructures
Siddharth Uttam
Siddharth Uttam
Founder, Clima AI
Venugopal R
Venugopal R
Sustainability Consultant & Coach, Climacto Sustainability Services LLP
agenda
10:00 am - 1:00pm

Net Zero Academic Colloquium

01:00 – 02:00 pm

Networking Lunch

02:00 – 03:00 pm

Inaugural Ceremony - "Net Zero roadmap for Industries"

03:00 – 03:45 pm

Key discussions: Defining Net-Zero

04:15– 05:00pm

Panel discussion on Net Zero Strategist - Walk the talk

05:00– 06:30 pm

Climate-tech aiding Net-Zero Journey

06:30 – 07:00 pm

Planery Session Regulations on Carbon market and decarbonisation

07:00 pm onwards

Dinner & Networking

10:00 – 11:00 am

Panel Discussion CXO Roundtable "Net Zero - Sustainability Roadmap 2030"

11:30– 12:15 pm

Workshop 1 – "Carbon Accounting & Reporting"

12:30 – 01:00 pm

Workshop 2 – "Climate Taxonomy"

01:30 – 02:30 pm

Networking Lunch

02:00– 02:45 pm

Workshop 3 – "Tech for Good: Integrating Tech to achieve Net Zero"

02:45– 03:30 pm

Case studies for Net Zero Strategy

04:00 - 05:30 pm

Developing bespoke Net Zero Strategy

07:00 pm onwards

Award Ceremony

Core Net Zero Categories (aligned with SBTi, GHG Protocol, TCFD/CDP)
1. Net Zero Leadership Award – Overall best performer across all criteria.

Application pre-requisite:

  • Registered company with minimum 5 years of operations
  • Demonstrated successful initiatives implementing decarbonisation
  • Proactive Net Zero initiatives defined for every vertical in the company
2. Best Net Zero Strategy – Large Enterprises – Comprehensive roadmap by large corporations.

Application pre-requisite:

  • Registered company with minimum 5 years of operations
  • Demonstrated successful initiatives implementing decarbonisation
  • Proactive Net Zero initiatives defined for every vertical in the company
  • Publicly listed company
3. Best Net Zero Strategy – SMEs & Startups – Scalable and innovative approaches by smaller companies.

Application pre-requisite:

  • Registered company with minimum 5 years of operations
  • Demonstrated successful initiatives implementing decarbonisation
  • If a MSME, Udyog certificate and if a start-up company then Start-up India certificate
4. Excellence in Scope 3 Engagement – Transforming value chains and supplier/customer ecosystems.

Application pre-requisite:

  • Registered company with minimum 5 years of operations
  • Demonstrated successful initiatives implementing decarbonisation
  • Proactive Net Zero initiatives defined for every vendor
5. Innovation in Net Zero Technologies – Deploying climate tech, AI, CCUS, hydrogen, etc.

Application pre-requisite:

  • Registered company with minimum 5 years of operations
  • Demonstrated successful initiatives implementing decarbonisation
  • If a MSME, Udyog certificate, if a start-up company then Start-up India certificate or a
    publicly listed company
6. Transparency & Reporting Excellence – Outstanding disclosure (CDP, TCFD, ISSB, GRI).

Application pre-requisite:

  • Registered company with minimum 5 years of operations
  • Demonstrated successful initiatives implementing decarbonisation
  • All reports available for review and audited
7. Renewable Energy Transition Champion – Achieving 100% renewable energy/RE100 leadership

Application pre-requisite:

  • Registered company with minimum 5 years of operations
  • Demonstrated successful initiatives implementing decarbonisation
  • Utilizing renewable energy for 40%+ or majority of its requirements
8. Offsets & Removals Integrity Award – Responsible, high-quality offset/removal usage.

Application pre-requisite:

  • Registered company with minimum 5 years of operations
  • Demonstrated successful initiatives implementing decarbonisation
  • Conducting offsets/carbon removal activities with Gold or Vera Certificates
  • NGOs or social enterprises are applicable
9. Just Transition & Inclusive Net Zero Award – Ensuring social equity, community well being.

Application pre-requisite:

  • Registered company with minimum 5 years of operations
  • Demonstrated successful initiatives implementing decarbonisation
  • Proactive Net Zero initiatives defined for every vertical in the company
10. Net Zero Trailblazer Award – Bold, pioneering initiatives with systemic impact.

Application pre-requisite:

  • Registered company with minimum 5 years of operations
  • Demonstrated successful initiatives implementing decarbonisation
Circular Economy & Resource Efficiency Categories
1. Circular Economy Leadership Award

For companies that embed circularity across product design, operations, and business models, reducing resource use and waste while supporting Net Zero goals.

2. Circular Supply Chain Champion

Recognizing organizations actively engaging suppliers in material reuse, recycling, take-back systems, and closed-loop logistics.

3. Circular Innovation Award

Highlighting innovative technologies, platforms, or models that enable waste-to resource solutions, product-as-a-service, or circular marketplaces.

4. Waste-to-Value Transformation Award

For organizations that have successfully converted waste streams (industrial, plastic, e-waste, food waste, etc.) into valuable secondary resources or renewable energy.

5. Product Life Cycle Excellence Award

Recognizing leadership in life cycle thinking (design for reuse, repair, refurbishment, remanufacturing) to extend product/service lifespan and reduce emissions.

6. Water & Resource Circularity Award

For companies pioneering circular water systems, industrial symbiosis, and sustainable resource loops contributing to both Net Zero and resilience.

Delegates Registration

Attend the “MEPSC’s International Net Zero Summit 2026” to explore the future of Net-Zero, Sustainability and the Future. Immerse yourself in a transformative experience where ideas turn into action, innovations come to life.

Awards Registration

Celebrating excellence in Net Zero and Circular Economy, these awards honor corporates, innovators, and changemakers pioneering pathways to a greener tomorrow.