ET Edge Global Sustainability Alliance GSA 2026 will bring together leaders from government, business, finance, technology and civil society to explore how sustainable growth can be delivered at scale and speed
New Delhi: As sustainability moves from long-term ambition to an immediate business, policy and investment priority, the 8th Annual Meeting of the Global Sustainability Alliance (GSA) is set to bring together leaders from across government, industry, finance and technology on 25 November 2026 in Delhi.
Initiated by ET Edge, The Times Group, the Global Sustainability Alliance has evolved into a platform focused on connecting sustainability dialogue with practical action. The 2026 meeting will centre on the theme “From Ambition to Execution – At Scale, At Speed”, addressing the growing need to translate sustainability commitments into measurable outcomes.
The meeting comes at a time when businesses, governments and investors are increasingly required to balance economic growth with climate resilience, resource efficiency, technological innovation and social inclusion. According to the GSA, the central question for this year’s gathering is what it will take to move from ambition to execution at the scale and speed required.
ET Edge Global Sustainability Alliance 8th Annual Meeting: From Conversation to Execution
The GSA describes its approach as continuous rather than episodic, collaborative rather than siloed, and action-oriented rather than discussion-driven. Its ecosystem brings together policymakers, business leaders, investors, academics, innovators and civil society organisations working across different aspects of the sustainability transition.
The 8th Annual Meeting is expected to examine how different stakeholders can work together to develop practical pathways for sustainable growth. The programme will cover areas ranging from climate policy and sustainable finance to industrial transformation, future cities, food systems, circularity and climate technology.
The platform has built on seven previous editions, which have brought together leaders involved in climate policy, capital deployment and the transformation of supply chains. The 2026 edition is designed to further strengthen this focus on implementation and measurable impact.
Multiple Platforms for Sustainability Dialogue
The programme will feature several specialised stages and formats designed to address sustainability from different perspectives.
The Global Leadership Dialogue will focus on the architecture of the emerging climate economy, bringing together representatives from government, business, finance, technology and policy.
The Industry Transformation Dialogues will examine sector-specific pathways for sustainable growth across energy, cities, food, inclusion and circularity. These sessions are intended to explore what sustainability execution looks like within different systems and industries.
The Global Capital & Investment Forum will connect climate-tech ventures with potential investors, corporates and ecosystem partners. According to the event information, 25 shortlisted start-ups will have the opportunity to present their ideas.
The programme will also include the GSA Executive Masterclass, featuring practitioner-led sessions focused on capabilities and implementation, along with CEO–CSO Leadership Roundtables designed as closed-door discussions for senior leaders on embedding sustainability into core business decisions.
Key Themes Shaping the Sustainability Agenda
The meeting will explore eight broad themes: Powering the New Economy, Future Cities, Food Systems for a Resilient Future, Inclusive Growth at Scale, Circular Industry, Climate Technology Race, Sustainable Finance, and India’s Transition Opportunity.
These themes reflect the increasingly interconnected nature of the sustainability transition. Energy, infrastructure, finance, technology, agriculture and industry are no longer being viewed as separate sustainability conversations. Instead, their interaction is becoming central to how economies plan for long-term resilience and competitiveness.
India’s transition opportunity is expected to receive particular attention as the country continues to navigate the twin priorities of economic expansion and sustainable development.
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A Diverse Leadership Ecosystem
The GSA meeting is expected to attract participation from a broad leadership ecosystem spanning government and policy, corporate boardrooms, investors, industry and value chains, technology and innovation, sustainability and climate leadership, and civil society.
The event information lists senior representatives from organisations and institutions including the Government of India, NITI Aayog, Invest India, Google, EY India, PwC India, YES BANK, WWF-India, GIZ India, UltraTech Cement, Larsen & Toubro, PepsiCo India, ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel, Aditya Birla Group and several other organisations.
Past speakers and contributors have included government ministers, senior corporate executives, international representatives, investors, sustainability experts and technology leaders. The platform’s speaker ecosystem reflects the effort to bring different parts of the sustainability value chain into the same conversation.
The Next Zero Awards to Recognise Sustainability Leadership
An important part of the 2026 programme will be The Next Zero Awards, which will recognise organisations, institutions and changemakers for measurable contributions to the sustainability transition.
The awards are structured around four pillars: Innovation, Leadership, Impact and Execution. These categories focus on breakthrough technologies and business models, credible leadership and transition planning, measurable outcomes across areas such as emissions, water, waste and communities, and the ability to convert commitments into operating results.
The emphasis on execution aligns closely with the central theme of the annual meeting, highlighting a growing shift in the sustainability conversation from commitments and targets towards delivery and measurable results.
Sustainability Across Sectors
The GSA’s programme covers nine sectors, including energy and renewables, industry and manufacturing, mobility and supply chains, infrastructure and cities, finance and investment, technology and innovation, consumer and retail, food and agriculture, and healthcare and life sciences.
This broad sectoral approach reflects how sustainability is increasingly connected with economic competitiveness and long-term business strategy. For companies, sustainability considerations are influencing supply chains, investment decisions, infrastructure planning, technology adoption and consumer engagement.
Why the Meeting Matters
The GSA 8th Annual Meeting arrives at a period when sustainability is increasingly moving into the mainstream of economic and corporate decision-making. Capital, policy, technology and markets are converging around the transition towards more resilient and sustainable economic models.
For participants, the organisers identify six key reasons to attend: understanding the forces reshaping the global economy, exploring India’s transition opportunity, engaging with leaders driving change, discovering what it takes to scale solutions, turning sustainability into competitive advantage, and contributing to the next decade of leadership.
With its emphasis on collaboration, investment, innovation and execution, the 8th Annual Meeting of the Global Sustainability Alliance is positioned as a forum for examining not only what the sustainability transition requires, but how it can actually be delivered.
The GSA 8th Annual Meeting will take place on 25 November 2026 in Delhi. Attendance is by invitation, with registration and partnership opportunities available through the organisers.
Theme: From Ambition to Execution – At Scale, At Speed
Date: 25 November 2026
Location: Delhi
Organised by: Global Sustainability Alliance, a community initiated by ET Edge, The Times Group
ET Edge Global Sustainability Alliance 8th Annual Meeting
