Embedding Sustainability into Business Strategy | ESG & the CFO’s Role

How can CFOs embed sustainability into business strategy while supporting financial performance and long-term growth? In this session from CFO StraTech Bengaluru 2026, Kuntal Shah and Pazhani Vanal explore how finance leaders can connect environmental, social and governance (ESG) priorities with corporate strategy, performance management and investment decisions. As responsibility for sustainability increasingly intersects with the finance function, CFOs face a practical challenge: translating commitments into business priorities, investment choices and measures of performance. This conversation examines how that alignment can strengthen competitiveness and build long-term business resilience. This session explores: • Integrating sustainability into corporate strategy and financial priorities • Aligning ESG initiatives with financial performance • Incorporating sustainability into investment decisions • Connecting sustainability objectives with performance management • Strengthening business resilience and supporting sustainable growth 🎙 Featured Speakers: • Kuntal Shah | Lead Advisor, EDF + Biz (India), Environmental Defense Fund • Pazhani Vanal | Head of Sustainability, Ashirvad by Aliaxis For CFOs, finance directors, sustainability heads and business leaders, this session offers a strategic perspective on making sustainability part of how an organisation plans, invests and evaluates performance. 📍 CFO StraTech | Bengaluru 2026 📅 20 August 2026 Presented by NetNex Global Event theme: Beyond Numbers — Unlocking Value in India’s Next Growth Wave Subscribe for more CFO StraTech conversations on finance leadership, business strategy and enterprise transformation. #CFOStraTech #Sustainability #ESG #FinanceLeadership #BusinessStrategy