IICSR-NAB CSO Roundtable
IICSR–NAB CSO Roundtable
IICSR Sustainability Dialogues
The IICSR–NAB CSO Roundtable brings together Chief Sustainability Officers, business leaders, climate-tech innovators, policymakers, social-sector organisations and institutional representatives for a focused dialogue on accelerating practical climate action.
The roundtable will explore the development of a Green Business Corridor that can connect climate-tech enterprises with industries, institutions, investors and implementation partners. Participants will discuss scalable innovations, existing sustainability solutions, market-expansion opportunities and the future needs of businesses transitioning towards low-carbon and climate-resilient operations.
Event Details
Date: Friday, 7 August 2026
Time: 3:30 PM–5:30 PM IST
Venue: The National Association for the Blind, Jeevan Bhima Nagar, Bengaluru
2-Hour Agenda (3:30 PM – 5:30 PM)
3:30 PM – 3:40 PM | Welcome & Opening Remarks
Welcome address by NAB Karnataka
Introduction to IICSR Sustainability Dialogues
Context setting for the CSO Roundtable
3:40 PM – 3:55 PM | Opening Keynote: Green Business Corridor Vision
Overview of the Green Business Corridor concept
Role of CSOs, industry and climate-tech ecosystem
Framing collaboration opportunities
3:55 PM – 4:25 PM | Session 1: Climate-Tech Innovations & Market Readiness
Showcase of scalable climate-tech solutions
Discussion on deployment challenges and adoption barriers
Industry requirements and innovation gaps
4:25 PM – 4:50 PM | Session 2: Industry Needs & Sustainability Transitions
Sectoral sustainability challenges
Decarbonisation pathways and ESG priorities
Future needs of businesses in transition
4:50 PM – 5:15 PM | Session 3: Collaboration & Green Business Corridor Design
Structuring the Green Business Corridor
Opportunities for pilots, partnerships and co-creation
Investor, institution and implementation linkages
5:15 PM – 5:25 PM | Outcomes & Action Points
Key insights from the roundtable
Priority collaboration areas
Next steps for pilot projects and engagement
5:25 PM – 5:30 PM | Closing Remarks & Vote of Thanks
Summary of discussions
Appreciation and closing note
Key Discussions
Green Business Corridor
Climate-tech innovations
Present solutions and future needs
Industry challenges and innovation gaps
Collaboration and market-access opportunities
Opportunities for climate-tech pilots and implementation
Expected Outcomes
The roundtable aims to identify pressing climate-innovation requirements, showcase relevant solutions and facilitate meaningful collaborations between businesses, climate-tech enterprises and institutions. The discussions will also contribute towards creating a roadmap for a Green Business Corridor that supports innovation, market access and sustainable business growth.
About NAB Karnataka
The National Association for the Blind, Karnataka, works towards empowering persons with visual disabilities through education, vocational training, rehabilitation, mobility support and livelihood opportunities. Its initiatives promote independence, inclusion and economic participation for visually challenged individuals.
About IICSR
The International Institute of Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility (IICSR) is a global sustainability education, research and advisory institution working across ESG, CSR, Net Zero, climate action, responsible business and sustainable leadership.
IICSR is accredited and recognised through ACTD, USA; EAHEA, Europe; and the MEPSC skilling ecosystem under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India.
This is an invite-only dialogue designed to encourage open discussion, practical partnerships and action-oriented outcomes.