The CXO Roundtable 2025, hosted by SEPC and Hradiance Foundation in New Delhi on November 29, brought together senior leaders and sustainability practitioners to advance India’s transition toward responsible, future-ready workplaces. The event also marked the official unveiling of BEZEL, a boutique Sustainability & HR Advisory startup focused on strengthening the Social and Governance pillars of ESG.

Chief Guest Address: Navigating India’s Policy & Climate Realities 

Mr. Siddharth Pal, Deputy Director, National Productivity Council, addressed critical shifts shaping India’s business environment, including: 

  • The impact of the DPDP Act. 
  • Compliance expectations under the New Labour Codes. 
  • Delhi’s climate-linked disruptions and AQI-driven workforce mandates. 

He emphasized the need for policy alignment and workforce resilience to stay competitive. 

Keynote Address: The Future of Responsible Business 

Dr. Abhay Sinha, Director General, SEPC, spoke on: 

  • The rising global importance of ethical governance and transparency. 
  • The role of DEI and workforce wellbeing in long-term growth. 
  • Embedding ESG into core business models for global relevance. 

Roundtable Discussions: 

Two roundtables explored: 

  1. Social & Governance as Catalysts for Change — governance maturity, ethics, DEI. 
  2. The Human Dimension of ESG — wellbeing, climate preparedness, PoSH, people systems. 

These conversations reinforced that sustainability is a leadership and culture challenge, not just an environmental metric. 

BEZEL Unveiled — Strengthening the Social & Governance Pillars of ESG 

BEZEL was introduced as a specialised advisory bridging ESG strategy and execution through:

  • Governance & compliance frameworks. 
  • HR transformation & culture systems. 
  • DEI and ethical workforce design. 
  • Climate-ready workforce strategies. 
  • Responsible leadership & organisational change. 

A Platform for Shared Learning & Future Commitment 

The event featured AV showcases, pledge signing, and CEO-level networking. Participants echoed the need for collaboration to build sustainable, resilient business ecosystems. 

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.”