Deep Chandra Papnoi

#NewMember 🧩 We’re pleased to welcome Efficient Plastech as a new participant of UN Global Compact Network India! With over two decades of expertise in rigid plastic packaging, the company is advancing innovation while expanding the use of sustainable materials and responsible manufacturing practices. By joining the United Nations Global Compact, Efficient Plastech reinforces its commitment to responsible growth and the Ten Principles. #UNGCNI #SustainableBusiness #ResponsibleBusiness

#NewMember 🌱 We’re delighted to welcome Alok Masterbatches Ltd as a new participant of UN Global Compact Network India! A trusted name in masterbatch manufacturing, ALOK combines innovation, R&D, and sustainability to deliver high-quality solutions for global markets. By joining the United Nations Global Compact, the company strengthens its commitment to responsible and sustainable business. #UNGCNI #SustainableBusiness #ResponsibleBusiness

#NewMember 🌱 We’re delighted to welcome L&T Finance Limited as a new participant of UN Global Compact Network India! Part of the renowned Larsen & Toubro Limited group, L&T Finance is advancing financial inclusion across India while maintaining top-tier ESG and credit ratings. By joining the United Nations Global Compact, the company reinforces its commitment to responsible and sustainable business practices. #UNGCNI #SustainableFinance #ResponsibleBusiness

The 9th Gender Equality Summit 2026 by UN Global Compact Network India concluded successfully in New Delhi, bringing together leaders from business, government, academia, and civil society to advance dialogue on Rights. Justice. Action. Thank you to all partners, participants, and media for amplifying the call for more inclusive and equitable workplaces across India Inc. #GES2026 #GenderEquality #UNGCNI #ResponsibleBusiness

#NewMember 🍀 We’re pleased to welcome Synthite Industries Pvt. Ltd. as a new participant of UN Global Compact Network India! A global pioneer in spice extracts and plant-based ingredients, Synthite serves clients across 70+ countries with a strong farm-to-fork sustainability approach. By joining the United Nations Global Compact, the company strengthens its commitment to responsible and sustainable business. #UNGCNI #SustainableBusiness #ResponsibleBusiness

#NewMember 🧩 We’re delighted to welcome Kaytent Industries as a new participant of UN Global Compact Network India! With 50+ years of expertise in tactical and sewn products, the company combines quality, responsible sourcing, and sustainability to serve global markets. By joining the United Nations Global Compact, Kaytent reinforces its commitment to ethical and sustainable business practices. #UNGCNI #Sustainability

#NewMember 🪴 We’re excited to welcome AIM Elevate Ventures as a new participant of UN Global Compact Network India! An AI-driven, ESG-aligned social enterprise, AIM Elevate is empowering women & student innovators to build scalable, impact-led ventures. By joining the United Nations Global Compact, they strengthen their commitment to responsible innovation and inclusive growth. #UNGCNI #Sustainability

#NewMember 🪴 We’re delighted to welcome Encee Aromatics Pvt Ltd as a new participant of UN Global Compact Network India! A global supplier of floral extracts & aroma chemicals, the company blends decades of expertise with responsible manufacturing and sustainable sourcing. By joining the United Nations Global Compact, Encee strengthens its commitment to ethical and sustainable growth. #UNGCNI #SustainableBusiness #ResponsibleBusiness

#NewMember 🧩 We’re excited to welcome BluPine Energy as a new participant of UN Global Compact Network India! With a ~3 GW renewable portfolio across India, BluPine is advancing a just, scalable energy transition through solar, wind, hybrid & storage solutions. By joining the United Nations Global Compact, the company strengthens its commitment to responsible and sustainable growth. #UNGCNI #EnergyTransition #Sustainability #ResponsibleBusiness

India's AI Future: Inclusive by Design or Unequal by Default? My take from UN Summit, where I was thrilled to deliver a Masterclass on "Business Strategy in the Age of AI & Disruption" at the 9th Gender Equality Summit 2026 by UN Global Compact Network India. Theme: "Rights. Justice. Action". Participants included: Industry leaders, government officials, academicians, students civil society leaders from all parts of the country—all asking the defining question: "Will the AI economy be inclusive by design, or unequal by default?" 🔥 7 Key Takeaways 1. India's Digital Moment Population scale + DPI + demographic dividend = Global model for responsible AI innovation 2. Gender Inclusion = Technology Governance Women excluded from AI → Bias embedded at scale 43% women in STEM students → 15% in jobs Fix the leaky pipeline for Viksit Bharat's $6.7T economy. And we all need to work together to do our bit with a multistakeholder model. 3. Hybrid Workforce Future AI handles routine → Humans own: ✅ Analytical thinking ✅ Creativity ✅ Empathy ✅ Ethical judgment (WEF Top 5 skills) 4. Integrity Anchors AI Beyond trust: Transparency + Accountability + Fairness = Foundationally embedded 5. Opportunity Pivot Women from vulnerable roles → High-growth: 🎯 AI Governance 🎯 Product Design 🎯 Data Science 🎯 Cybersecurity 6. The Real Test Future determined not by tech power, but by intentional inclusive design. By ensuring innovation is truly bottom up all the way to the grassroots for underserved communities, hills, plains, forests, small island nations and land locked countries. 7. India's Leadership Window Not just participate—shape global standards. The India AI summit is a testimony to our opportunity, demonstrable track record of brokering consensus and ensuring the focus remains firmly on building a responsible and ethical AI. The emphasis on collaboration, co-creation and curation! At @InMobi led by our visionary Founder and CEO @NaveenTewari all three are in our DNA. Our partnership with @Google and @Mastercard are a case in point! 🎙️ Outstanding Co-Panelists Rajesh Ranjan (@rranjan733) | India Lead, Google Government Affairs who was stellar as always and shared the key pillars defining Google's AI Governance framework which propels bold innovation with deep responsibility. Dr. Poornima Gupta | Program Director, @GreatLakesGgn who did an excellent job as the moderator of the session and is a fellow #Lucknow wali! A huge shout out to the entire UN Global Compact Network India team: Ratnesh Jha, Deep Chandra Papnoi (@DeepPapnoi), and Nancy D Cruz for curating an outstanding session! Truth Reaffirmed: Digital economy's success = Inclusivity of systems we build India won't just participate in AI revolution, we'll lead responsible innovation globally. What role will you play? Do reach out with ideas and suggestions we'd love to partner! @narendramodi @PMOIndia @myogiadityanath @CMOfficeUP @_DigitalIndia @AshwiniVaishnaw @PiyushGoyal @PiyushGoyalOffc @globalcompact @rranjan733 @JitinPrasada @mygovindia @CimGOI @DoC_GoI @Office_ChJayant @SecretaryMEITY @abhish18 @DPIITGoI @investindia @NITIAayog @SanjivIRS @rnivruti @GoI_MeitY @UPGovt @sanjaychapps1 @IndiaDST @InMobi @PrinSciAdvGoI @shivkuma_k @PTI_News @globalcompact @UN @GCNI_India #GenderEquality #ResponsibleAI #InclusiveInnovation #DigitalEconomy #AI #ViksitBharat #UNGlobalCompact #WomenInTech #TechForGood #SDG

Key takeaway from #GenderEqualitySummit2026: gender equality is deeply linked with climate action, entrepreneurship, and digital inclusion. From gender-responsive climate finance to empowering women entrepreneurs and leveraging AI, the message was clear—when women thrive, economies and communities thrive. #UNGCNI #SDG5 #ForwardFaster2030 #GenderEquality #GES2026

We are pleased to have a distinguished speaker join us at the 9th Gender Equality Summit (GES 2026) on 6 March 2026 | Taj Mansingh, New Delhi. 🤝 Under this year’s theme : Rights. Justice. Action: Advancing Gender Equality through Business Leadership, the conversation will focus on driving measurable, system-level change for business competitiveness and inclusive growth. Join us at #GES2026 ! 🔗 Register: lnkd.in/gGNSxXff 🔎 Details: lnkd.in/gujiqzCr #UNGCNI

This year, we move beyond conversation to commitment. #GES2026 will advance Gender Equality through Business Leadership, because equality is not just a social priority, it is an economic imperative. Join policymakers, corporate leaders & ESG experts to drive measurable action for India’s growth story. 🔗 Register: lnkd.in/gGNSxXff #UNGCNI

Rights. Justice. Action. The 9th Gender Equality Summit (#GES2026) by UN Global Compact Network India | 6 March 2026 | Taj Mansingh, New Delhi. We move beyond conversation to commitment, advancing Gender Equality through Business Leadership. Because equality is not just a social priority, it is an economic imperative. Join leaders driving measurable action for India’s growth story. 🔗 Register: lnkd.in/gGNSxXff #UNGCNI

UN Global Compact Network India is delighted to welcome Honour Lab Limited as our new participant! 🌱 Driven by a purpose beyond pharmaceuticals, Honour Lab is committed to improving quality of life through affordable healthcare, strong ethics, and impactful CSR. From education and healthcare to water & sanitation, biodiversity, livelihoods, and Swachh Bharat, their initiatives deliver social, economic, and environmental value across communities. We look forward to collaborating on a shared journey toward a sustainable and inclusive future. #UNGCNI #newmember

Collaborating for Impact: Advancing India’s NDCs through a Just Transition 🇮🇳🌍 UN Global Compact Network India, with @JSWCement and GCCA, convened an in-person roundtable in Navi Mumbai to explore credible, inclusive decarbonisation pathways for India’s #cement sector- aligning climate ambition with competitiveness, equity, and workforce resilience; Supported by @Laudes_Fdn Leaders from industry, policy, finance, academia, and sustainability engaged in action-oriented discussions on policy & governance, technology & innovation, finance, and just transition- reinforcing a shared message: climate action must be investment-ready, technologically viable, and people-centred. Together, we move from dialogue to delivery- strengthening collaboration to enable a resilient, inclusive industrial transition aligned with India’s NDCs. #UNGCNI

At the 20th National Convention of #UNGCNI, 2025 was framed as a milestone year- marking 25 years of India’s leadership in the world’s largest corporate sustainability movement. With 500+ members, 5,000+ organizations engaged, and 300+ experts, the call was clear: the world must act 4.3× faster to achieve the SDGs. One of our session unveiled two major releases: 📘 Financing a Sustainable Future - UN GCNI’s new Compendium & India’s first Sustainable Finance Readiness Survey 📄 A White Paper on climate finance by Intueri, spotlighting system-wide funding gaps The message: Unlocking climate progress demands collaborative, innovative, and scaled financing. As UN GCNI expands its footprint across Eastern India, leaders reaffirmed that the next 25 years will be defined by tech, finance & sustainable AI driving a just and resilient future. #NationalConvention2025🌍🌱⚡

And we are ready to roll! Join us as we celebrate sustainability and the steps we’re taking toward a greener future. #NationalConvention2025 #UNGCNI

“Long-term success means engaging every stakeholder - employees, communities, the planet and shareholders. Sustainable finance is a shift from shareholder capital to stakeholder capital.” “At a time when the world needs distinct local solutions, this Convention brings teams, policymakers and businesses together. ESG and sustainable finance are our pathways to inclusive, long-term growth.” — Mr. Ratnesh, at the UNGCNI National Convention 2025 #UNGCNI #NationalConvention2025

There’s a widening gap between promised and actual climate finance and withdrawals by private equity and insurers are making it worse.” “Even as major banks acknowledge the importance of sustainable finance, clear frameworks to assess green risks and returns are still missing. With insurers pulling back, the climate finance gap is accelerating.” — Ambarish Inturei at #NationalConvention2025 #UNGCNI