Sustainable Shields: Governing a Secure Future

Sustainable Shields: Governing a Secure Future

On 29th November 2024, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Indore, hosted the conclave Sustainable Shields: Governing a Secure Future, featuring distinguished speakers from KPMG. The event delved into the intersections of sustainability, governance, and technology, offering valuable insights into the evolving business landscape.

Mr. Ashish Aul, Senior Partner at KPMG, emphasised the importance of aligning corporate governance strategies with emerging risks to foster sustainable business practices. He highlighted key enablers for sustainable governance and advocated for adopting the Triple Bottom Line strategy, which integrates social, environmental, and financial priorities to build resilient organizations.

Mr. Sidheshwar Bhalla, Associate Partner at KPMG, provided an in-depth exploration of risk management and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) integration. He stressed the significance of accountability, transparency, fairness, and responsibility in governance frameworks. His discussion also covered how enhanced governance mitigates fraud and showcased examples of governance adaptations at companies like Apple, Zoom, and Facebook.

Mr. Sumit Sharma, Director at KPMG, focused on the critical role of cybersecurity and AI in modern governance. He outlined key cybersecurity challenges businesses face in 2024 and discussed how AI-driven risk management can enhance organizational resilience. He proposed a structured framework for managing digital infrastructure effectively, ensuring sustainability in an increasingly digitized world.

The conclave concluded with an emphasis on the need for businesses to adapt governance frameworks to address emerging risks and embrace innovation. It provided attendees with actionable strategies to integrate sustainability and technology into their governance models, reaffirming Jaipuria Institute of Management, Indore’s commitment to nurturing future-ready leaders.

Team Media Relations Committee for the Event Coverage:

Photographs – Team MRC

Content – Finance Club

Graphic Designer – Vignesh Nair

SPOC – Vignesh Nair & Vihit Aradhya RR