The Beyond Management Initiative (BMI) is a student resource aimed at providing a path of knowledge beyond academics and the classroom. Eminent speakers with special expertise in various domains are invited throughout the academic year to share their knowledge and experience with the students.
The BMI session for the academic year 2021-22 was inaugurated by Dr. C. Joe Arun, SJ, Director – LIBA on September 1 , 2021. The session hosted, Mr. Surojit Bose, Associate Vice President – Hindustan Coca Cola Beverages as the guest speaker.
Mr. Bose, addressed the topic “Climate change net zero – from a large company perspective”. The session began with him enlightening the students about the importance of climate planning and resilience, among companies at large. He discussed the need for a circular economy in India, highlighting its effectiveness as ‘every ounce of waste is now a wealth or an investment’, which has been a matter of concern for the past decades. The session concluded with an interactive Q&A session with the students.