XLRI – Xavier School of Management, one of India’s leading management institutes, successfully organized the Business-Biodiversity Conclave on April 28, 2025, at its International Centre in Jamshedpur. The event was spearheaded by the Fr. Arrupe Centre for Ecology & Sustainability (FACES) in partnership with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), aiming to foster dialogue on the critical intersection of business and biodiversity in India’s evolving economic landscape.
Bringing Together Leaders for a Sustainable Future
The conclave gathered eminent personalities from academia, industry, government, and international organizations to discuss how businesses can play a transformative role in biodiversity conservation. Shailja Singh, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Head of the Jharkhand Biodiversity Board, set the tone for the event by delivering the keynote address.
She called on businesses to rise above mere regulatory compliance and take a leadership role in adopting biodiversity-friendly practices. Singh also underscored the significant potential of advanced technologies as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and the Internet of Things-to drive innovative solutions in conservation efforts.
Sourav Roy, CEO of Tata Steel Foundation, delivered a special address, underscoring the importance of aligning corporate strategies with grassroots realities and encouraging deeper collaboration between businesses and communities for effective biodiversity outcomes.
Panel Discussion: Charting the Way Forward
A high-impact panel discussion titled “Business & Biodiversity – Challenges, Opportunities and the Way Forward for Indian Business” brought together thought leaders, including:
- Wei Hsien Lee, Senior Technical Officer, Finance and Economics for Nature, IUCN
- Smita Pankaj, Regional Chief Conservator of Forests, Jamshedpur
- Vaishnavi Prabhakaran, Head of Corporate Sustainability, Tata Power
- K. Sourabh, Bureau of Indian Standards
Moderated by Prof. Tata L. Raghu Ram, the session explored actionable strategies such as biodiversity offsets, managing invasive species, adopting global reporting frameworks like TNFD, and innovative insurance solutions for biodiversity risks. The discussion reinforced that integrating biodiversity into business strategy is essential for ecological integrity and long-term business resilience.
XLRI and IUCN: Pioneering Sustainable Leadership
FACES at XLRI continues to champion the institute’s ethos of “Excellence with Integrity” and “For the Greater Good” by promoting multidisciplinary dialogue and ecologically inclusive growth. The collaboration with IUCN, a globally recognized authority with UN Observer status, brings international expertise to the table, strengthening the capacity of Indian business leaders to drive nature-positive change.
A Commitment to Responsible Leadership
This conclave is a testament to XLRI’s ongoing commitment to nurturing ethical, socially responsible, and environmentally conscious leaders. By facilitating such platforms, XLRI and IUCN are equipping businesses to become stewards of biodiversity, ensuring sustainable development for India and beyond.
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Placement: This year we saw a plethora of opportunities for our institution with a record 100% placement within 2.5 days. Some snippets for the same from our official report are – Largest ever batch of 361 students was placed in a record time of 2.5 days –
Infrastructure: Gym, Laboratories, Green Campus theme, Behavioral Lab, State of the Art classrooms etc and it has been ranked for the best infrastructure college in India
Faculty: Termed as the "Finance God" on our campus it has to be Prof. Sabhyasachi Sengupta. With a bevy of degrees namely CA, CS and ICWAI he has immense knowledge on the subject. His pedagogy is the perfect blend of theory and practice and the experience of being
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Club: The Marketing Association of XLRI, or MAXI as it fondly known, is the oldest committee on campus. Started over thirty years ago, MAXI’s mandate is simple - popularize the field of Marketing at XLRI and ensure that fun and quirkiness is an integral p
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Placement: Our SIP (Summer internship process) and Final placement process are conducted for over 2-3 days wherein the whole batch gets placed. As part of college culture, we do not indulge in merry making till the whole batch gets placed and stand united. We have a
Faculty: Real life experience with over 20 years corporate exposure. Hence always keeps us abreast of the latest developments.
Admission: Based on School / 12th Class Result, State / National Entrance Exams, College’s Internal Written Exam, Group Discussion / Personal Interview
Club: Bodhi Tree - Enough said. Its songs have defined a generation and continue to inspire new budding talents. The club has ample resources and motivated students who continue spreading the awesome stuff
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Placement: This year we saw a plethora of opportunities for our institution with a record 100% placement within 2.5 days. Some snippets for the same from our official report are – Largest ever batch of 361 students was placed in a record time of 2.5 days –
Infrastructure: Gym, Laboratories, Green Campus theme, Behavioral Lab, State of the Art classrooms etc and it has been ranked for the best infrastructure college in India
Faculty: Termed as the "Finance God" on our campus it has to be Prof. Sabhyasachi Sengupta. With a bevy of degrees namely CA, CS and ICWAI he has immense knowledge on the subject. His pedagogy is the perfect blend of theory and practice and the experience of being
Admission: Based on School / 12th Class Result, State / National Entrance Exams, Group Discussion / Personal Interview, Video, Essay Writing & General Knowledge
Club: The Marketing Association of XLRI, or MAXI as it fondly known, is the oldest committee on campus. Started over thirty years ago, MAXI’s mandate is simple - popularize the field of Marketing at XLRI and ensure that fun and quirkiness is an integral p
Mess: Food, Ambience, Hospitality, Infrastructure
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Placement: Our SIP (Summer internship process) and Final placement process are conducted for over 2-3 days wherein the whole batch gets placed. As part of college culture, we do not indulge in merry making till the whole batch gets placed and stand united. We have a
Faculty: Real life experience with over 20 years corporate exposure. Hence always keeps us abreast of the latest developments.
Admission: Based on School / 12th Class Result, State / National Entrance Exams, College’s Internal Written Exam, Group Discussion / Personal Interview
Club: Bodhi Tree - Enough said. Its songs have defined a generation and continue to inspire new budding talents. The club has ample resources and motivated students who continue spreading the awesome stuff
Mess: Food, Ambience, Hospitality, Infrastructure
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Placement: This year we saw a plethora of opportunities for our institution with a record 100% placement within 2.5 days. Some snippets for the same from our official report are – Largest ever batch of 361 students was placed in a record time of 2.5 days –
Infrastructure: Gym, Laboratories, Green Campus theme, Behavioral Lab, State of the Art classrooms etc and it has been ranked for the best infrastructure college in India
Faculty: Termed as the "Finance God" on our campus it has to be Prof. Sabhyasachi Sengupta. With a bevy of degrees namely CA, CS and ICWAI he has immense knowledge on the subject. His pedagogy is the perfect blend of theory and practice and the experience of being
Admission: Based on School / 12th Class Result, State / National Entrance Exams, Group Discussion / Personal Interview, Video, Essay Writing & General Knowledge
Club: The Marketing Association of XLRI, or MAXI as it fondly known, is the oldest committee on campus. Started over thirty years ago, MAXI’s mandate is simple - popularize the field of Marketing at XLRI and ensure that fun and quirkiness is an integral p
Mess: Food, Ambience, Hospitality, Infrastructure
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Placement: Excellent Internship opportunities mainly because of college reputation. Processes are completed in very short time and many reputed companies visit the campus and provide excellent job and internship opportunity
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