In 2047, when India marks its centenary year of Independence, Tamil Nadu’s vision for sustainability and an inclusive economy will also become the blueprint for the nation, said Srivats Ram, immediate past chairman of CII Tamil Nadu and managing director of Wheels India, in Chennai on Friday (November 7, 2025).
While speaking at the inauguration of the Sustainability Summit 2025 organised by The Hindu, in association with Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) and co-presented by Tamil Nadu Green Climate Company (TNGCC), he said, the State has been at the forefront of renewable energy for many years. “At present, we are third in terms of the total renewable energy [capacity] in the country. The State is first in terms of wind capacity. It could continue to focus on this sector, and this will [benefit] the manufacturing ecosystem,” he said.
He observed that the southern States are advancing in tandem and are relatively more progressive than the rest of the country. “We can make significant progress by working on sustainability and towards enabling future growth. Sustainability is a profitable venture, something that is not spoken about,” he added.
CPCL and sustainability
H. Shankar, managing director, CPCL said, the company is 60 years old and has a proud legacy of being one of the foremost pioneers in the industry. It has given priority to sustainability from its inception, he said.
