SINGAPORE, July 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Blue Planet Environmental Solutions announces the appointment of Ms. Naina Subberwal Batra as an Independent Director to its Board of Directors. She has over two decades of senior experience in the areas of impact ecosystem, social investing, sustainability and ESG. Her appointment to the Board is expected to contribute significantly to the achievement of the company’s mission to protect the environment.
Ms. Batra has had a distinguished career, serving on the advisory boards of the SDG Impact Finance Initiative and currently serves on the boards of the Menzies Foundation and the Global Resilient Cities Network. She is also a Trustee of the Bridge Institute. She is a past Chair of the International Venture Philanthropy Center (IVPC). She is currently the CEO of AVPN, the largest social investor network in Asia. Under her leadership since 2013, AVPN’s membership has quadrupled and her strategic vision has broadened AVPN’s focus from venture philanthropy to the entire capital continuum for an inclusive social investor ecosystem.
In her new role at Blue Planet, Ms. Batra will leverage her extensive experience to help the company strengthen its mission by building partnerships focused on environmental sustainability and responsible business operations. Her appointment is expected to galvanize like-minded companies to scale up environmentally sustainable practices. She will work to encourage companies to embrace circularity and sustainability as a core value and effective financing to achieve sustainability and ESG goals. To support Blue Planet’s operations globally, Ms. Batra will play a pivotal role in strengthening ESG practices, building alliances and partnerships, and facilitating global expansion plans, among other strategic initiatives.
MS. Batra said, “Join THE Blue Planet Advice East A motivating opportunity. As climate “As climate change and environmental threats intensify, collaborative innovation becomes essential to ensure a sustainable future with lower carbon emissions. Blue Planet’s commitment to zero waste, decarbonization and circularity aligns perfectly with the solutions needed for a sustainable future. I look forward to making a meaningful impact with Blue Planet for the benefit of people and the planet.”
Ms. Batra’s appointment is a testament to Blue Planet’s commitment to integrating sustainable practices into its business framework. She has a proven track record of social investment.
“We are delighted to welcome Ms. Naina Subberwal Batra to our Board of Directors,” said Mr. Prashant SinghCo-founder and CEO of Blue Planet. “Her leadership, international experience, networks and knowledge will help us realize our strategic vision and build collaborations focused on environmental sustainability. We will work towards clean growth and a sustainable future by bringing together philanthropists, governments, investors and civil society.”
About Blue Planet
Founded in 2017, Blue Planet is a Singapore-based company pioneering regional sustainability through technology-driven, IP-based end-to-end solutions for waste management and recycling. The company has successfully created an end-to-end waste management platform driven by innovative technology. The mission is to apply these technologies at different stages of the waste lifecycle. Blue Planet is committed to providing circular economy solutions and achieving its vision of zero waste to landfill.
To learn more about Blue Planet, visit: www.blueplanet.asia
About AVPN
AVPN is the largest social investor network in Asiawhich brings together over 600 funders and resource providers across 33 markets. Our mission is to increase the flow and efficiency of financial, human and intellectual capital in Asia by enabling members to channel resources towards impact. As an ecosystem builder, AVPN enables its members to connect, learn, act and lead social impact efforts across key pillars while improving the efficiency of capital deployed, highlighting local needs on the ground, regional expertise and policy perspectives.
For more information about AVPN, please visit website and read the latest news Annual report 2022/23.
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