New Delhi | November 29, 2025
The CXO Roundtable 2025 – “Catalysts of Change: Building Sustainable Workplaces & Businesses” was successfully held on November 29, 2025, at SEPC, DLF Prime Tower, Okhla Phase I, Delhi, bringing together senior CXOs, policymakers, and sustainability leaders to shape the future of responsible business in India. Hosted jointly by SEPC and Hradiance Foundation, the closed-door forum served as a high-impact platform for dialogue on ESG, governance, and workforce sustainability.
A major highlight of the event was the official unveiling of BEZEL, a boutique Sustainability & HR Advisory startup focused on strengthening the Social and Governance pillars of ESG, bridging the gap between strategy and execution.
Chief Guest Address: Navigating India’s Policy & Climate Realities
Mr. Siddharth Pal, Deputy Director, National Productivity Council, delivered a compelling address on the fast-evolving regulatory and environmental landscape impacting Indian businesses. He addressed:
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The implications of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act
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Compliance imperatives under the New Labour Codes
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The growing impact of climate-linked disruptions in Delhi, including AQI-driven workforce mandates
He emphasized that policy alignment and workforce resilience are no longer optional, but essential for sustaining competitiveness in a volatile environment.
Keynote Address: The Future of Responsible Business
Dr. Abhay Sinha, Director General, SEPC, highlighted the strategic importance of embedding responsibility into the DNA of organisations. His address focused on:
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The rising global importance of ethical governance and transparency
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The role of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) and workforce wellbeing in long-term performance
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Integrating ESG principles into core business strategy to remain globally relevant
High-Impact Roundtable Discussions
Two focused, closed-door roundtables anchored the event’s thought leadership:
1. Social & Governance as Catalysts for Change
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Governance maturity
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Ethical leadership
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DEI as a business imperative
2. The Human Dimension of ESG
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Workforce wellbeing and mental health
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Climate preparedness and continuity planning
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PoSH compliance and people-centric systems
These discussions reinforced a powerful insight: Sustainability is fundamentally a leadership and culture challenge, not just an environmental metric.
BEZEL Unveiled: Strengthening the Social & Governance Pillars of ESG
BEZEL was formally introduced as a specialized advisory designed to help organizations move from ESG intent to execution through:
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Governance and compliance frameworks
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HR transformation and culture systems
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DEI and ethical workforce design
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Climate-ready workforce strategies
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Responsible leadership and organizational change
A Platform for Shared Learning and Collective Commitment
The event also featured audio-visual showcases, a collective pledge-signing ceremony, and CEO-level networking, creating a powerful ecosystem for collaboration.
Participants consistently echoed the urgent need for cross-sector partnerships to build resilient, sustainable business ecosystems in India.
Closing the event, Himadri Das stated:
“This platform enables real conversations, real experiences, and real leadership — offering clarity and shared learning for today’s challenges.”
About the CXO Roundtable 2025
The CXO Roundtable 2025 is a strategic leadership forum focused on accelerating conversations around sustainable workplaces, ethical governance, and future-ready businesses. Hosted by SEPC and Hradiance Foundation, the platform connects leaders committed to building resilient, responsible, and people-centric organizations.
