Sustainable NXT – Sustainability Conference & Awards

Promoting The Agenda Of Greener Future In

Fashion, Footwear & Home

EXPO + CONF.

04/12/2025

9AM - 6PM

A platform where responsibility, innovation and impact meet!

SNXT AWARDS

04/12/2025

7PM - 10PM

Why Sustainability Matters Now?

20% of global wastewater originates from textile dyeing.

73% of Gen Z prefer transparent and ethical brands.

The industry consumes 93 billion cubic metres of water annually

10% of global carbon emissions come from fashion – more than aviation and shipping combined.

Only 1% of clothing is recycled into new garments.

Around 70% of the fashion industry’s emissions come from upstream activities

About The Event

Globally, fashion and food industriesare undergoing sustainability revolution. As concerns rise with regard to environmental impact, fast fashion, food wastage and ethical sourcing, SustainableNXT brings together the changemakerscommitted to building a better, greener future.

SustainableNXT 2025 is a high-impact platform that recognises sustainable excellence in fashion, apparel, textiles and food – while encouraging collaboration, conversation and innovation. Join industry leaders, sustainability champions, solution providers and policy influencers for a one-of-its-kind experience dedicated to redefining fashion’s future.

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Expo & Conf.

Explore sustainability-focused expo and conference activities, highlighting eco-friendly innovations, sustainable practices, and networking with fashion industry leaders.

SNXT Awards

Recognising outstanding sustainability efforts through nomination-based awards, celebrating innovators and leaders driving eco-friendly change in the fashion supply chain.

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Agenda Of Event

Regulate. Reduce. Reinvent: Navigating Fashion’s Net Zero Mandate

As global ESG regulations tighten and decarbonisation becomes non-negotiable, this keynote will decode what fashion businesses must do now to stay compliant, competitive and climate-conscious. From policy shifts to practical action, the guest speaker will give a wake-up call for the industry’s next chapter.

Keynote 1:
From Emissions to Action: Decoding Climate Compliance in Fashion

Keynote 2:
Beyond Audits: Ensuring Fairness, Safety & Inclusion Across Supply Chains

Keynote 3:
Governance that Drives Green: Building Transparent, Accountable Fashion Businesses

Sustainability in Fashion: Navigating Laws and Compliance in India & the World

A power-packed discussion featuring global and Indian policymakers, brands and exporters decoding key sustainability regulations – from the EU Green Deal to India’s ESG mandates. Learn how these laws impact manufacturing, sourcing and trade.

Sustainability in Fashion: New-Age Materials

Innovative and low-impact fibres are redefining sustainable fashion –from regenerated and recycled materials to bio-based alternatives. Experts will highlight fibre innovations that are both scalable and environmentally responsible, shaping the future of sourcing and product development.

Environmental Wars: Why the Fashion and Food Industries Must Act Now

From cotton and leather to rice and sugarcane, fashion and food are among the most resource-intensive sectors. As climate change accelerates, collaboration among brands, manufacturers, policy makers, and sustainability solution providers is no longer optional. This session addresses the mounting environmental pressures – especially around water, energy and waste – and explores cross-pollination through technology, policy and innovation.

Local Sourcing & Leaner Chains: Innovations Cutting Costs and Carbon for a Sustainable Future

This session debunks the myth that sustainability is expensive by spotlighting local sourcing and nearshoring strategies that reduce both emissions and costs. Experts will share practices that lower supply chain footprints while improving margins. Discover how organisations are leveraging diverse fragmented buying strategies to deliver faster, smarter and more sustainable outcomes.

Green Finance for Factories: Investing in Sustainable Supply Chains

Access to capital is a major barrier to sustainable transformation for many Indian factories. This session explores how sustainability-linked loans is unlocking upgrades across supply chains. Learn how brands, banks and funds are making sustainability both viable and profitable.

The Circular Shift: Rethink, Rewear, Regenerate

This session spotlights next-gen slow fashion brands leading the Circular Shift – rethinking consumption through rewear, resale, rental, recycling and regeneration. Founders and innovators will share how they’re building purpose-led brands that reduce waste, extend product life and engage conscious consumers.

Sustainability Metrics Indian Manufacturers Should Track Today

What gets measured gets managed. But in a complex supply chain, what are the metrics that actually matter? This session will help manufacturers identify which data points to focus on – from water, energy and carbon to wages and transparency – and how to report them meaningfully to buyers.

Tech-Enabled Sustainability: Reinventing Fashion from Design to Delivery

This session explores how technologies like 3D design, AI forecasting and automated production are helping fashion brands reduce waste, lower emissions and improve efficiency. Experts from retail and manufacturing discuss real-world applications of tech that are driving sustainable transformation across the product lifecycle.

Social Sustainability 2.0 – Evolving from Responsibility to ROI

This session explores how businesses can align worker well-being and community development with profitability. From fair wages on the factory floor to impactful CSR, it highlights people-first strategies that drive long-term value.

Our Past Speakers

Parvinder Singh

Director, Aadi Sustainability Solutions Pvt. Ltd

Apoorv Mangla

Director, Aadi Sustainability Solutions Pvt. Ltd

Kanika Ahuja

Director, Conserve India and Founder, Lifaffa

Swapnil Srivastav

Founder
Kidbea

Harshita Chandra

Founder & CEO
Upcycleluxe

Saurabh Saxena

Group Chief Information Officer, PDS Ltd

Shobha Raghavan

CEO
Saahas Zero Waste

Anshu Gupta

Founder, Goonj and Gram Swabhimaan

Sartaj Singh Mehta

Senior Director – Design and Product, Pepe Jeans India

Sanjana Swaroop

Co-Founder
Eco Dhaga

Rachna Sarup

Founder
B77 Life

Shruti Singh

India Hub Strategist
Canopy

SustainableNXT Awards 2025

Honouring the Future-Makers of Sustainable Fashion

These awards recognise the most impactful sustainable initiatives across the value chain – from factories adopting circularity to brands leading with transparency and start-ups innovating with purpose.