UN Global Compact Network India (GCNI)

NTPC Ltd. won the Forward Faster Sustainability Award 2025 in the Water Resilience category, presented at a UN Global Compact Network India (UN GCNI) event in Chennai.

• About UN GCNI: Established in November 2000, registered as a non-profit society in 2003.
• Role: Indian Local Network of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), New York.
• Significance: First Local Network globally to attain full legal recognition.
• Mission: Align Indian businesses, civil organizations, and the public and private sectors with the Ten UNGC Principles (Human Rights, Labour, Environment, and Anti-Corruption).
• Membership: Largest corporate sustainability initiative in India with 500+ members.
• Regional Presence: Chapters in Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, and Bangalore.
• Key Initiatives: India CEO Forum on Human Rights → Women Empowerment Principles → Collective Action Projects → National Conventions to promote corporate sustainability.
• Governance Structure:

o Governing Council: Elected biennially by General Body members.