Auto Industry on World Environment Day 2026

Hardeep Singh Brar, President & CEO, BMW Group India

"Sustainability is not a choice between growth and responsibility — it is the foundation of long-term progress. At BMW Group India, we are driving this transformation through electrification, innovation, resource efficiency, and a commitment to circularity across our value chain. As we mark World Environment Day, we reaffirm our belief that meaningful change happens when industry, policymakers, and consumers work together to build a cleaner and more sustainable future for generations to come."

Suman Mishra, Managing Director and CEO of Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Limited

"On World Environment Day, we reiterate that sustainability is not a choice for the future — it is a responsibility for the present. The choices we make today will shape the world we leave behind for future generations. At Mahindra Last Mile Mobility, we believe that every electric vehicle on the road is a step towards cleaner cities, lower emissions, and better livelihoods. As India accelerates its transition to sustainable mobility, our commitment remains unwavering; to make green mobility accessible, practical, and impactful for everyone."

Bhimsen Gulabani, Vice President, Customer Experience, Kia India

"Sustainability is not an event; it is an integral part of our business strategy and culture. It is reflected in the way we operate and engage with communities every day. Our workshop network interacts with customers regularly, giving us a unique opportunity to promote awareness and encourage responsible practices at scale. Through initiatives such as emission checks, e-waste collection drives and community engagement activities, we aim to make sustainability a part of everyday customer interactions and contribute to meaningful environmental impact."

Pulkit Khurana, Co-founder & CEO, Battery Smart

"World Environment Day is a reminder that building a greener future requires both cleaner technologies and smarter energy infrastructure. At Battery Smart, we are enabling this transition by making electric mobility more accessible, affordable, and inclusive through innovative battery solutions. Our network has powered more than 3.6 billion emission-free kilometres and helped avoid over 260,000 tonnes of CO₂e emissions till date, demonstrating the impact that sustainable innovation can create at scale. Every electric kilometre travelled brings us closer to a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable future for generations to come."

Priyanka Kabra, Director, Brand & Marketing, BGauss 

" World Environment Day serves as an important reminder that India’s sustainability challenges cannot be addressed through moments of reflection alone but continous and consistent action. Real change will come when cleaner choices move from being the exception to becoming the norm, seamlessly integrated into how we travel, consume, and live.

At Bgauss, we believe this shift happens when environmentally responsible choices feel like obvious upgrades. Cleaner mobility, for instance, is not simply about reducing emissions but improving urban air quality, lowering noise pollution, and easing the burden on our cities. Equally important is how we design, power, and recycle these solutions, as that ultimately defines their true environmental impact.

Having spent over five years in the electric scooter ecosystem, our commitment goes beyond commemoration. We are working to make cleaner mobility an accessible, everyday choice.  To enable progress that sustains, action for environment must align with convenience, cost, and practicality, becoming instinctive rather than intentional.”

Yashodhan Ramteke, CEO, Ecoguard Global 

“India is prioritising value to strengthen its commitment to sustainability, championed by renewables to regenerative agriculture, afforestation to waste management, environmental outcomes must be measurable, verifiable, and financially rewarded. 

Carbon markets are the engine of this shift: they turn mitigation into a trusted, tradable asset and compel enterprises and citizens to invest in climate action at scale. But markets will only scale when they work for the people creating real impact. The best environmental solutions are those where sustainability is not just right, but profitable. digitally verifiable, investor-grade, and aligned with Article 6.”

Nitin Chitkara, CEO, MMCM

“India stands at a rare inflection point where environmental urgency and economic ambition point in the same direction. The next leap of sustainaility will not come simply by generating awarness, but leading with action to create an ecosystem that tracks, and rewards resource recovery. 

For tangible improvement, we have to view waste as a measurable economic asset rather than a disposal problem.The biggest challenge remains the lack of traceability and economic incentives across the recycling value chain. A circular economy,  means keeping materials in productive use for as long as possible through collaboration between producers, consumers, recyclers, and policymakers. 

Looking ahead, digital traceability, formalised recycling ecosystems, and environmental credit markets will be key to unlocking both environmental and economic value from waste."

Gopal Kabra, Founder & CMD, GK Energy Limited

“India is at a pivotal stage in its sustainability journey, where environmental priorities and economic growth are increasingly reinforcing each other. The focus now must shift from ambition to execution - scaling solutions that strengthen energy security, expand renewable energy adoption, improve access in rural communities, and build resilience against emerging climate challenges. The most impactful interventions will be those that create long-term environmental benefits while also delivering tangible economic value for businesses, communities, and the nation. 

 Over the last few years, initiatives such as PM-KUSUM, PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, the National Green Hydrogen Mission, the push towards domestic solar manufacturing, and investments in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) have laid a strong foundation for India's clean energy transition. The next phase is about ensuring these initiatives translate into meaningful outcomes on the ground and reach the communities where they can create the greatest impact. 

 Decentralised renewable energy, particularly in agriculture, has the potential to reduce dependence on conventional fuels, improve energy security, support sustainable resource utilisation, and enhance farmer productivity. At the same time, greater focus on energy efficiency, the development of India's carbon market through the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS), and initiatives such as the Green India Mission can create significant environmental and economic value. 

 As India advances towards its climate and development goals, continued leadership at both the national and state levels will be crucial. Strong alignment between policy vision and on-ground implementation can accelerate adoption, attract investments, and maximise impact. Ultimately, our success will be measured by how effectively we scale solutions that create environmental value alongside economic opportunity, making sustainability an integral part of India's growth story.”