CII Water & Waste Expo 2025 Conference

"Drivers and Enablers of Water Neutrality for Industry”

21 February 2025, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi


The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), through the CII Triveni Water Institute, organised the Conference on “Drivers and Enablers of Water Neutrality for Industry” as part of CII’s Water & Waste Expo 2025, co-located with IETF 2025 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The Conference was held against the backdrop of India’s rapidly growing water and waste management market, driven by urbanisation, industrial expansion, and increasing environmental concerns.

In this context, the Conference provided a focused platform for industry leaders, policymakers, technology providers, and sustainability experts to deliberate on advancing water neutrality across industrial sectors. The deliberations emphasised the role of emerging and advanced technologies, practical frameworks, and collaborative approaches in achieving sustainable water and wastewater management with measurable returns on investment.

The Conference brought together stakeholders from across the water, wastewater, waste, recycling, and energy conservation domains, fostering meaningful B2B interactions and knowledge exchange. The sessions highlighted actionable approaches for industries to assess water use, set water neutrality targets, and implement effective offset strategies.


This year, the Pulp and Paper Summit focused on:

  • Water neutrality frameworks for Indian industry
  • Assessing industrial water use, including quantity and quality offsets
  • Supply chain mapping and virtual water considerations
  • Drivers and enablers for water offset balancing
  • Tools, techniques, and advanced technologies for water neutrality
  • Case studies and best practices demonstrating efficiency and ROI
Key Highlights:
  • Emphasized the growing importance of water neutrality as a strategic imperative for Indian industry.
  • Highlighted the role of industry leadership, innovation, and collaboration in advancing sustainable water and wastewater management.
  • Discussed methodologies for assessing water use and defining offset pathways across industrial operations and supply chains.
  • Showcased hydrological tools, digital solutions, and advanced technologies such as real-time monitoring, sensors, IoT, and digital twins.
  • Presented industry case studies and best practices illustrating practical approaches to water offset balancing.
  • Facilitated strong industry–government–technology provider engagement, enabling knowledge sharing and potential collaborations.