Sustainability in the sugarcane sector, Global Week 9–13 March

Join the global sugarcane community in Delhi to shape the future of sustainable agriculture.

Bonsucro Global Week 2026, the flagship event for sustainability in the sugarcane sector, will take place in Delhi, India, from Monday 9th – Friday 13th March 2026. This premier global event convenes sugarcane producers, civil society, brands, and stakeholders from across the supply chain for a unique week of learning, sharing, and connection. The main conference days are Tuesday 10-Wednesday 11th March, with an optional field trip taking place on 12-13th March.

Sugarcane Sustainability, Global Week

Who is attending?

International and national high profile speakers are confirmed, with new announcements each week, representing multiple stakeholder groups in the sugarcane sector:

• Government representatives
  • Mr Sanjeev Chopra, Secretary, Department of Food and Public Distribution, Government of India

• Sugarcane producers and millers
  • Deepak Ballani, Director General, Indian Sugar & Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA)
  • Roshan Lal Tamak, Executive Director & CEO – Sugar Business, DCM Shriram
  • Avantika Saraogi, Executive Director, Balrampur Chini Mills
  • Rakesh Gangwar, Managing Director, Mawana Sugars Ltd
  • Dr Sankaran Raghu, Head of Quality, EID Parry

• Sustainability professionals and consultants
  • Ajith Radhakrishnan, Senior Advisor Water Resources Group, World Bank
  • Maj Sapna Nauhria, Industry Director, Microsoft
  • Kiran Wadhwana, Chair Bonsucro Board

• NGOs and civil society organisations
  • Emanuela Ranieri-Svendsen, Deputy Director – Human Rights, Proforest
  • Prashant Pastore, Asia Head, Solidaridad Asia
  • Aarti Kapoor, CEO, Embode

• Supply chain managers and buyers
  • Andre Valente, Sustainability Director, Ra?n
  • Irene Arredondo, Responsible Sourcing Manager, Bacardi
  • Julia Clark, Director Sugar Ethics, Tate and Lyle Sugars

Why Attend?

• Network with international leaders and innovators in sustainable sugarcane.
• Engage in sessions on the latest sustainability trends, regenerative agriculture, and market opportunities.
• Participate in workshops and debates on certification, climate action, and human rights in the sugarcane industry.
• Celebrate excellence at the Bonsucro Inspire Awards, recognising outstanding contributions to sustainability.

Danielle Morley, CEO of Bonsucro, commented on the significance of bringing the event to India: “India is a dynamic, high-growth sugarcane market that supports the livelihoods of around 50 million farmers and plays a critical role in rural development, food security, biofuels and climate resilience. Bringing this event to India, the world’s second largest producer of sugarcane, reflects both the scale of that impact and our commitment to working with partners on the ground to shape a more sustainable future for the sector.”

Featured Sessions & Highlights

• Opening Ceremony:  Mr Sanjeev Chopra, Secretary Department of Food and Public Distribution, Government of India; Deepak Ballani, Director General ISMA, Kiran Wadhwana, Chair of Bonsucro Board of Directors
• Keynote: Danielle Morley, CEO, Bonsucro
• Plenary Panel Discussions:
  • Market dynamics and sustainability in sugarcane
  • Tech-driven transformation in the sugarcane sector
  • Innovations in sustainable fuels and bioproducts
  • Supporting smallholder farmers on their sustainability journey
• Breakout sessions on measuring GHG emissions, living income and living wage, regenerative agriculture, collective action projects.

About Bonsucro

Bonsucro is the global platform for sustainable sugarcane, driving positive change through standards, certification, and collective action. Bonsucro’s work covers over 2.4 million hectares of certified sugarcane land, impacting more than 285,000 workers worldwide.

Find out more about our impact in the latest Bonsucro 2024-2025 Outcome Report: Celebrating our collective impact

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