10th CII Pulp and Paper Summit 2025
"Towards Future Ready Enterprises: Advancing Innovative Water Solutions”
1 July 2025, Hotel Le-Meridien, New Delhi
CII organized the 10th Pulp and Paper Summit 2025 on the theme “Towards Future Ready Enterprises: Advancing Innovative Water Solutions” to bring together leaders from the pulp and paper industry, policymakers, technology providers, and water experts to deliberate on addressing water-related risks and opportunities through innovation, collaboration, and sustainable practices.
The Summit provided a strategic platform to examine water as a critical resource for the pulp and paper sector, highlighting pathways to future-proof operations amid increasing water stress, regulatory pressures, and climate change impacts. Senior industry leaders and experts shared insights on leveraging advanced technologies, circular water practices, and policy enablers to strengthen resilience and competitiveness.
This year, the Pulp and Paper Summit focused on:
- Water-related risks and opportunities in the pulp and paper industry
- Strategies for building future-ready and water-resilient enterprises
- Innovative and circular water solutions for sustainable growth
- Regulatory frameworks and policy enablers impacting the sector
- Emerging technologies for water efficiency, reuse, and treatment
- Best practices and case studies in sustainable water management
Key Highlights:
- Emphasized the strategic importance of water management for ensuring long-term sustainability and competitiveness of the pulp and paper industry.
- Discussed risks arising from water scarcity, regulatory compliance, and climate change, along with opportunities in circular water use and innovation.
- Highlighted strategies adopted by forward-looking enterprises to integrate water sustainability into core business operations.
- Showcased sector-specific technologies including smart water management, advanced treatment, recycling, and digital solutions.
- Presented replicable case studies demonstrating effective water conservation, reuse, and closed-loop systems in pulp and paper mills.
- Explored regulatory, financial, and technological drivers and enablers supporting sustainable water practices in the sector.
- Recognized and felicitated Patrons under the CII Pulp and Paper Water Movement for their leadership and commitment to water stewardship.
