Grundfos India collaborates with CII to encourage conversations on sustainability

Chennai, September 02, 2021: The alarming rate of climate change poses a serious threat to India’s water security. This calls for strategic collaboration between various stakeholders to understand and tackle the threat posed by the rising climate crises and how to work to secure a sustainable future. To strengthen the dialogue around this, Grundfos India, a global leader in advanced pump solutions and water technology, is supporting the 16^th Sustainability Summit organized by the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) as a diamond partner. This summit will accelerate conversations on how sustainable efforts can be made for a better future through the opinions of eminent speakers including industry leaders, government officials, diplomats and policymakers to discuss the need for green finance, science and technological innovations.

During this two-day summit being held on September 2^nd and 3^rd, there will be engaging discussions around how to adopt environmentally conscious systems that can help reduce the exploitation of natural resources such as water. On September 3^rd, Grundfos India’s Country President, George Rajkumar, will be addressing a session on ‘Water Security’ to highlight the necessity of mindful governance and usage of water through the aid of technology that can help balance our ecosystems.

Commenting on Grundfos India’s association with the summit, George Rajkumar said, “Climate change is having a devastating effect around the world and in India especially when it comes to water. Issues such as flooding, water scarcity and water pollution are becoming prevalent and threatening the country’s water security. With practical policy, proper grassroot level governance, appropriate infrastructure and sustainable solutions, we can move closer towards achieving a water-secure future. Collaboration between government, civil society and the private sector will strengthen this process.”

As an advocate of the United Nations Sustainability Development Goal 6, Grundfos strives to ensure access to water for all through its products and solutions. Sustainability is at the core of Grundfos’ principles. Through its intelligent products that are integrated with digital technology for various water applications across segments, Grundfos offers energy and water-efficient solutions.