GCCI Gujarat
Sustainability Summit 2026
Where profit meets purpose - charting Gujarat's course to a net-zero, inclusive, and resilient future for 2047 & 2070.
Soulinaire, Ahmedabad
May 15, 2026
Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Our Vision
Where Profit meets Purpose
GCCI ESG Task Force Mission
Returning for its second year, the GCCI Gujarat Sustainability Summit focuses on building a roadmap for Gujarat's future. Centered around the journey to 2047 and 2070, the summit brings sustainability, industry, and profitability together.
- GCCI ESG Task Force Charter
The GCCI Gujarat Sustainability Summit is a flagship event - first of its kind for Gujarat - where industry members and professionals share a platform to discuss sustainability challenges and opportunities. With Gujarat contributing 16% to India's total industrial production from just 6% of its land area, the stakes and the opportunity to lead could not be higher. The state is an established base for chemicals, textiles, pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, engineering, automobiles, and food processing - all sectors at the frontier of India's green transition.
The GCCI ESG Task Force unites entrepreneurs, leaders, academics, and experts, offering diverse expertise to tackle sustainability challenges. Their collective experience ensures innovative solutions, capacity building, and resilience in navigating the evolving sustainability landscape.
GSS 2025 - Recap
Gujarat's first operational net-zero summit
On March 1, 2025, the inaugural GCCI Gujarat Sustainability Summit gathered policymakers, global experts, and industry leaders in Ahmedabad - making history as Gujarat's first event run on verified operational net-zero principles. Every emission was tracked, reduced, and offset in real time.
Key Sessions
Vision for a Sustainable Gujarat - meeting the 2070 target
Global sustainability scenario - are we ready for tomorrow?
The 'Realty' of profitable sustainability & low-carbon economics
Future-ready MSMEs - why collective industry action matters
Green policy & finance in India - where are we headed?
Net-zero event operations & the Miyawaki carbon offset model
The PRIDE Framework - Keynote 2025
Shri Jaxay Shah, Chairperson of the Quality Council of India, unveiled this five-pillar roadmap for Gujarat's industrial and sustainability transformation - calling on Gujarat to "roar with PRIDE" on the global stage.
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Dominate through Diligence
GSS 2025 - In Photos
Moments from last year's summit
A glimpse into the conversations, connections, and commitments made at Gujarat's first operational net-zero summit.
Carbon Footprint - GSS 2025
From measurement to carbon-negative
Every emission was tracked using ICAO, IPCC, FAO, and BEE methodology. While actual attendance far exceeded projections, a dedicated Miyawaki forest plantation made the summit effectively carbon-negative.
Pre-event est.
15.9 t CO2
Actual emitted
55.7 t CO2
Forest offset
105-120 t CO2
The dedicated 2-acre Miyawaki plantation at Kensville, Ahmedabad (1,000 trees) absorbed 105-120 metric tons of CO2 over 3 years - more than double the summit's actual footprint. The event is carbon-negative.
Miyawaki forest, Kensville
1,000 trees across 2 dedicated acres absorb 35,000-40,000 kg CO2/year - far exceeding the summit's footprint and continuing to grow.
Sustainable behaviour wins
More vegetarian meals, train travel & home stays than forecast. Food redistributed via Robin Hood Army. Waste managed by Nepra.
GGSS 2026 - Coming May 15
May 15, 2026 · Soulinaire, Ahmedabad
Gujarat: India's Engine for
Sustainable Growth
Charting the course to 2047 & 2070 - where profit meets purpose
The second edition marks a decisive evolution - from a state-level initiative into a nationally relevant sustainability platform. This year, ESG commitments translate into measurable business outcomes, with a sharper focus on climate finance, industrial decarbonisation, and India's emerging carbon markets. Organised by GCCI & the GCCI ESG Task Force, GGSS 2026 will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, sustainability experts, financial institutions, researchers, startups, and global thought leaders.
What's New in 2026
Gujarat's first Gender Equity Roundtable in a sustainability forum
Live real-time emissions monitoring throughout the event
10 climate-tech startups showcasing breakthrough solutions
Focus Areas
Green Finance
Sustainable Infrastructure & Urban Development
Indian Carbon Markets
Supply Chain & Logistics Efficiency
Climate-Tech Innovation & Startups
Gender Equality & Inclusive Leadership
Industrial Decarbonisation Strategies
Operational Net-Zero Event (2nd year)
Knowledge Partners
CEEW
TERI
WRI India
Climate Policy Initiative
IIM Ahmedabad
CEPT University
i-Hub Gujarat
Bureau of Energy Efficiency
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation
Sustainability begins with us.
Join 900+ leaders, policymakers, and innovators shaping Gujarat's green future at GGSS 2026.
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