From The Hindu Sustainability Summit 2026

As businesses, governments and communities navigate the growing imperatives of climate action and sustainable development, The Hindu, in association with Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL), hosted The Hindu Sustainability Summit 2026 on Wednesday (September 23, 2026). 

Themed “CSR for a Sustainable Tomorrow,” the summit brought together leading voices from industry, government, academia and the wider sustainability ecosystem to examine how responsible leadership, innovation and collaboration can translate sustainability ambitions into measurable impact. 

The summit was inaugurated by V.K. Rajeev, Minister for Environment and Climate Change, Government of Tamil Nadu. H. Shankar, Managing Director, CPCL, and Kumar Jayant, IAS, Chairman and Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Limited (TNPL), were the Guests of Honour. 

Here is a collection of stories of the full-day summit that featured eight insightful sessions comprising fireside conversations, panel discussions and presentations, that brought together diverse perspectives on some of the most pressing sustainability challenges and opportunities.