September 1, 2021

As the world evolves from a “lessen negative impact” to a more “create positive impact” lens, sustainability needs to become integrated into the business models of companies. In conversation with Rokas Peciulaitis, Managing Partner, Contrarian Ventures at the Energy Tech Summit, Anjali Bansal, Founder, Avaana Capital, highlighted how sustainability, which was earlier a checkbox in audit and compliance, has now become an integral part of board agendas. As focus grows beyond just shareholders to all stakeholders, companies ought to remember that no business can operate in a silo and purpose-driven organizations see benefits, be it in community perception, in supply chain relationships or in attracting talent.