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RECOGNITION

Thermo Fisher ranked amongst 100 Best Companies

for Women

Thermo Fisher Scientifi c in India assets and championing a culture where
has been recognised with two presti- unique perspectives are respected.”
gious awards, strengthening its position
as a leading workplace in the country. Great Place To Work, a global
The company has been certifi ed as a authority on workplace culture, evaluated
‘Great Place to Work’ by the Great Thermo Fisher on various factors that
Place to Work Institute for the fi fth included credibility, fairness, respect
consecutive year, and ranked among and camaraderie, among others, to
the ‘100 Best Companies for Women in proud that we continue to remain deeply measure employee satisfaction.
India’ for the second year in a row by rooted in our culture defi ned by our
Avtar and Seramount. values while delivering on our commit- Avtar is India’s premier diversity,
ments,” said Mr. Amit Chopra, Man- equity, & inclusion solutions firm,
“As a purpose-driven organization aging Director, India and South Asia, while Seramount is a professional ser-
we have an important role to play in Thermo Fisher Scientifi c. “We take vices and research fi rm dedicated to
supporting our customers, colleagues pride in nurturing a workplace that recog- supporting high-performing, inclusive
and communities. I am immensely nizes our colleagues as our greatest workplaces.

ICC SUSTAINABILITY CONCLAVE 2023

‘Growth needs to be accompanied by an unwavering

commitment to sustainability’

The Department of Chemicals and said the chemical industry holds a pivo- the world, the chemical sector in India
Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals tal position in the Indian economy, holds immense potential for expansion.
and Fertilizers, and Indian Chemical serving as a backbone for numerous With its natural advantages, India is
Council (ICC) organised a two-day sectors. While the government has taken an attractive place for investment and
conclave on the theme ‘Integrating Sus- steps to reduce India’s reliance on this is borne by the fact that about 90%
tainability & Business Strategy for the imports, enhance infrastructure, and growth has been recorded in FDI in
Chemical Industry – Addressing Chal- improve the business environment, he the chemical sector in 2021-22,” she
lenges and Opportunities’ in New Delhi stressed the need for industry to infuse observed.
on November 2-3. a strong focus on sustainability into this
growth narrative. “With our industry The conclave holds immense
Union Minister of State for Chemi- posed to grow from its current value of signifi cance in light of India’s inter-
cals and Fertilisers, Mr. Bhagwanth approximately $215-bn to an estimated national commitments to address climate
Khuba; Minister for Industries, Energy, $300-bn by 2025, it is crucial that this change, decrease carbon footprints,
and MSME, Government of Odisha, growth is accompanied by an unwaver- increase renewable energy utilisation,
Mr. Pratap Keshari Deb; Secretary, ing commitment to sustainable deve- and encourage sustainable corporate
Department of Chemicals and Petro- lopment,” he noted. practices.
chemicals (DCPC), Ms Nivedita Shukla
Verma and senior offi cials of the Mini- Ms. Verma noted that the DCPC is Speakers at the event discussed ESG
stry of Chemicals and Fertilisers, offi cials actively engaged in the promotion of strategies, decarbonization, net-zero
from ICC and champions of the industry the chemicals industry and enhancing transition, digital transformation, green
were present on the occasion. the ease of doing business where growth, cleaner energy, safety promo-
required. “As we aim to provide a secure tion, and product stewardship beyond
Addressing the event, Mr. Khuba and reliable industrial ecosystem in regulations.

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