13thMay, 2026 Ahmedabad: The Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) is pleased to announce the second edition of the GCCI Gujarat Sustainability Summit 2026 (GGSS 2026), scheduled to be held on 15thMay 2026 at Soulinaire, Ahmedabad. Organized by the GCCI ESG Task Force, the Summit returns with an expanded national vision, building upon the remarkable success of its inaugural edition.
With the theme Gujarat: India’s Engine for Sustainable Growth Charting the Course to 2047 & 2070 — Where Profit meets Purposethe GGSS 2026 aims to establish Gujarat as a scalable model for sustainable industrial growth and climate-responsive economic transformation. The platform will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, sustainability experts, financial institutions, academic researchers, startups, and global thought leaders to drive actionable conversations around India’s green transition.
A National Platform for Sustainable Industrial Transformation
The Summit marks a significant evolution from a state-level initiative into a nationally relevant sustainability platform focused on translating ESG commitments into measurable business outcomes. The discussions will emphasize operationalizing sustainability through innovation, policy integration, climate finance, and industrial competitiveness.
As India accelerates its transition toward a low-carbon economy, GCCI seeks to position Gujarat’s industrial ecosystem as a benchmark for resilient and future-ready growth.
Strategic Collaborations with Leading Think Tanks and Institutions
To strengthen the intellectual and policy foundation of the Summit, GCCI has partnered with some of India’s leading sustainability and policy institutions, including:
- Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW)
- The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
- World Resources Institute India (WRI India)
- Climate Policy Initiative (CPI)
The Summit will also witness active participation from premier academic institutions such as Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad and CEPT University, reinforcing the Summit’s commitment to evidence-based sustainability frameworks and research-driven dialogue.
Further strengthening the innovation ecosystem, i-Hub Gujarat joins as a strategic partner to bridge the gap between sustainability ideation and execution. As part of this collaboration, 10 high-impact climate-tech startups will showcase breakthrough technologies and scalable solutions aligned with India’s green growth ambitions.
Policy perspectives and implementation insights will also be contributed by representatives from the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, and key port authorities.
Key Focus Areas
The Summit agenda will cover a broad spectrum of emerging sustainability priorities, including:
- Green Finance
- Sustainable Infrastructure and Urban Development
- Indian Carbon Markets
- Supply Chain and Logistics Efficiency
- Climate-Tech Innovation and Startups
- Gender Equality and Inclusive Leadership
- Industrial Decarbonization Strategies
Designed as an industry-oriented knowledge platform, the sessions will equip businesses with practical insights, implementation frameworks, and strategic roadmaps to accelerate their sustainability journeys.
Gujarat’s First Gender Equity Roundtable in a Sustainability Forum
In a pioneering initiative for the region, the Summit will host Gujarat’s first dedicated Gender Equity Roundtable within a sustainability and industry forum. The session will explore the business and economic value of inclusive leadership, highlighting the direct relationship between gender diversity, organizational productivity, innovation, governance, and long-term profitability.
Leading by Example: A Verified Operational Net-Zero Event
Reaffirming GCCI’s commitment to responsible event management, the Summit will maintain its Operational Net-Zero Event status for the second consecutive year. Through advanced live-monitoring systems, the event will measure attendee movement, logistics, and operational emissions in real time, supported by structured offset mechanisms to ensure a neutral environmental impact.
The initiative reflects GCCI’s belief that sustainability leadership must be demonstrated through action, not only dialogue.
