The corporate responsibility landscape has changed tremendously in recent years, with companies like Blue Circle and Log9 Materials at the forefront of the global effort to reach Net Zero status. On April 13th, these two organisations collaborated to host the first ever ‘Net Zero Chiefs Roundtable Discussion’, inviting 20 attendees from well-known brands in the sustainability, energy and mobility sectors to share experiences and ideas for achieving Net Zero goals.
Blue Circle, a professional networking startup, and Log9 Materials, a deep-tech startup, oversaw this first edition of the roundtable, with topics such as renewable energy, sustainable transportation, and circular economy up for discussion. Moderated by Log9 Materials’ Founder and CEO Dr. Akshay Singhal, attendees included Tata Motors, Godrej Group, SUN Pharma, Welspun Group, Bira91, Zydus Wellness, Dalmia Bharat Group, Marico Limited, Emami Group, Flipkart, JSW Cement, Omega Seiki Mobility, SKODA AUTO Volkswagen India, and representatives from Blue Circle and Log9 Materials.
Participants discussed approaches and strategies to reduce carbon emissions from the supply chain, methods of electrifying material handling equipments, and investments in renewable energy. Further topics included the role of logistics, EVs and last mile mobility in reducing emissions, as well as the challenges of adopting cleantech technologies.
“Climate change is evolving as a daunting challenge globally and the time to act on it is NOW”, noted Dr. Singhal. This event was a great way to get the conversation of Responsible Energy going and the results will bring about a positive impact on the ecosystem.
The Net Zero Chiefs Roundtable was a success, with participation from leading brands and professionals across a range of sectors – making a move towards responsibility and sustainability. Companies like Blue Circle and Log9 Materials, who are on the forefront of this movement, are investing heavily in research and development to create renewable energy and materials that are sustainable and can enrich our society.
Blue Circle is a professional networking platform that provides users with unified access to B2B opportunities, jobs, conversations, and insights from around the world. The app is available for both Android and iOS, and has over 20,000 members from over 30 sectors, coming from countries such as India, the USA, UAE, Singapore and the UK.
Log9 Materials is a deep-tech and advanced battery-tech startup that works towards creating clean energy and sustainable transportation options. The company holds more than 80 industry-defining patents, and has in-house competencies ranging from electrode materials to cell fabrication to battery packs. Log9 has also been investing in Aluminum Fuel Cell technology to power future commercial vehicles. It is funded by some of the leading VCs, such as Sequoia and Exfinity Ventures, as well as strategic investors like Amara Raja Batteries and Petronas (Malaysia).
The Net Zero Chiefs Roundtable Discussion brought to light the importance of reducing carbon emissions and how organisations can integrate renewable energy sources, electric vehicles and energy storage technologies into their daily operations. With Blue Circle and Log9 Materials at the helm of the responsible energy revolution, the goal of attaining Net Zero status is well within reach.
