On March 15th, altPlus Technologies CEO Eric Rupert attended the Indian Association Business Council (IABC)'s event focused on leveraging private sector resources and expertise to accelerate SDG implementation, particularly in the Decade of Action. As a company committed to sustainability, altPlus Technologies aims to align its business objectives with several SDGs, including SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 15 (Life on Land).
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Mr. Siddharth Chatterjee, UN Resident Coordinator in China gave a speech states the blueprint of UN’s SDG goals and private-public partnerships 2.0. Eric moderated the panel with leaders from Bosch and the EU Chamber (Susan Zhu), Novartis and SwissCham( David Vanni ), UPL(Ravikiran Chaudhari) to talk about Factors enabling organizations to navigate PPP to land SDG driven projects. All of the speakers emphasized the importance of aligning business strategies with the SDGs, building strong partnerships between public and private sectors, promoting transparency and accountability, leveraging technology and innovation.
Mr. Siddharth Chatterjee
Panel Discussion
At altPlus Technologies, we believe in the potential of bamboo as an abundant and diverse plant species that provides numerous environmental benefits. Engineered bamboo solutions can reduce our reliance on traditional timber, promote the preservation and restoration of natural habitats and biodiversity, and serve as an excellent carbon sink. Our engineered bamboo products are processed with environmentally friendly techniques, making them a truly eco-friendly alternative in the construction of energy-efficient buildings that reduce the overall carbon footprint of a development. For example, the altPlus® M Series LVB and M Series PSB, the second-generation structural engineered bamboo material, can be used to create modular and prefabricated structures that can be assembled quickly and easily, making it ideal for new building construction and prefabricated houses and elements. Additionally, altPlus Fiber products are an accelerating solution to plastic alternatives and are certain to make a major impact in the adoption of biomaterial products.
altPlus Technologies is also committed to partnering with government agencies to drive sustainable development through public-private partnerships (PPPs). By collaborating with the government, private companies like ours can utilize bamboo as a cost-effective material for infrastructure projects while still maintaining profitability. Our PPP model is designed to enable government agencies to leverage the potential of bamboo and embrace sustainable practices for accelerating the SDGs.
In conclusion, altPlus Technologies' commitment to sustainability and public-private partnerships showcases the immense potential of bamboo solutions in accelerating the Sustainable Development Goals. By leveraging the power of bamboo and embracing sustainable practices, we aim to build a more resilient, equitable, and prosperous world for generations to come.