New Delhi | February 15, 2026: Primus Partners strengthened the national dialogue on inclusive climate action as the Knowledge Partner at Unpollute 2026 – The Sustainability Conclave, organized by STEP Startups. The conclave convened policymakers, industry leaders, investors, and ecosystem stakeholders to deliberate on advancing women-led climate action and sustainability-driven economic growth aligned with India’s long-term development priorities.
Key Engagement Areas
Primus Partners anchored discussions on:
- ESG accountability and transparent reporting.
- Blended finance models to mobilize climate capital.
- Institutional mechanisms for inclusive participation in emerging climate markets.
- Translating climate policy into actionable frameworks for implementation.
Leadership Presence
The conclave featured senior leaders including:
- Rashmi Singh, Secretary, Department of Women and Child Development (WCD), Government of NCT of Delhi.
- Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, Former Union Minister and Founder, Alliance for Global Good, Gender Equity and Equality.
Rashmi Singh emphasized the importance of strengthening community-level institutional support systems, ensuring convergence across government programs, and building sustained capacity-building initiatives to enable women’s participation in climate-resilient livelihoods.
In a fireside chat, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani highlighted the central role of digital access in women’s empowerment, stressing that financial inclusion must evolve alongside innovation to help women entrepreneurs scale. “True empowerment begins with digital access. When women are digitally enabled, confidence rises and opportunity expands,” she said.
Primus Partners’ Contribution
Primus Partners provided research-led insights contextualized within:
- India’s Net Zero 2070 commitment.
- Viksit Bharat @2047 vision.
- The Union Budget’s focus on green growth and climate finance mobilisation.
Charu Malhotra, Co-founder & MD, Primus Partners, commented: “Sustainability leadership today requires integrating policy ambition with market discipline and inclusive participation. Through our knowledge partnership, we sought to translate dialogue into actionable frameworks that connect capital, accountability, and competitiveness.”
Awards & Recognition
The conclave concluded with an awards ceremony celebrating leadership and innovation across sustainability and climate action categories, recognizing institutions and individuals driving measurable impact in the climate ecosystem.
About Primus Partners
Primus Partners is a collaborative, research-driven consulting firm committed to advancing resilient and inclusive economic growth. With expertise across policy, governance, and sustainability, the firm partners with governments, corporates, and institutions to design and implement strategies that strengthen India’s transition towards a sustainable development pathway.
🌐 Website: www.primuspartners.in
