Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited concludes ‘Sustainability Accelerator Program 2023’

Fashion and textiles giant Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited has concluded its ‘Sustainability Accelerator Program 2023’ in partnership with 1 Million for 1 Billion (1M 1B) to build green skills and empower Indian students.

“The Sustainability Accelerator Program 2023 embodies our commitment to nurturing a sustainability mindset in India’s youth and students and empowering them to drive our collective green mission forward,” said Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited’s chief sustainability officer and Green Jobs and Sustainability Accelerator Program co-chair Naresh Tyagi in a press release. “Through this program, we aim to create a new generation of sustainability champions who will lead the way in shaping a greener future for all. This program provided school students with hands-on experience, moulding them into responsible, people-centred corporate leaders who prioritise the well-being of our society and its inhabitants.”
 
The program took place during November and participating students learned about how to use technology to become proactive in the fight against climate change. The top performing 20 students also received diplomas to recognise their performance during the five-day internship.

“This is an industry first partnership, where a large corporation, ABFRL and a social venture, 1M 1B is coming together placing sustainability at the core of whatever you do,” said 1M 1B founder Manav Subodh. “The internship aims to encourage students to be valuable contributors to climate change and introduce them to how technology can play a role in shaping a greener planet. The students will also be mentored by leaders of ABFRL.”