SUTRA 2.0: Pioneering Sustainable Trade and Responsible Sourcing in India

The SUTRA 2.0 Sustainable Trade Summit 2024 brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and sustainability experts to discuss challenges and solutions in responsible sourcing and sustainable supply chains. The event emphasized ethical practices across agriculture, textiles, spices, and palm oil, presenting strategies for integrating sustainability into business models and value chains.

The SUTRA 2.0: Sustainable Trade Summit 2024, hosted at The Oberoi in Gurugram on October 17-18, brought together around 400 industry leaders and experts to advance responsible sourcing and sustainable supply chains. The summit centered on the theme of 'Accelerating Responsible Sourcing in Indian Markets.'

Sponsored by BharatRohan and knowledge-partnered with Sattva Consulting, the event highlighted sustainable practices in agriculture, textiles, spices, and palm oil. Key discussions revolved around regenerative agriculture, innovative financing, and technology's transformative role in fostering gender-inclusive business models.

Speakers, including H.E. Marisa Gerards of the Netherlands and Patanjali Foods CEO Sanjeev Asthana, emphasized sustainability integration in business practices. The summit also served as a launchpad for initiatives like the India Sustainable Palm Oil Manifesto and saw commitments to enhancing safety standards in the textile industry.

(With inputs from agencies.)