Appointment of Ms. Batra indicates Blue Planet’s focus on corporate framework !!!

SINGAPORE:– Blue Planet Environmental Solutions announces the appointment of Ms. Naina Subberwal Batra as an Independent Director to its Board. With over two decades of high-level experience in matters of impact ecosystem, social investing, sustainability, and ESG. Her appointment to the board is expected to significantly help in carrying forward the company’s mission of being a custodian of the environment.

Ms. Batra has had an illustrious career, being on the advisory boards for the SDG Impact Finance Initiative and is currently serving on the boards of the Menzies Foundation and the Global Resilient Cities Network. She is also a Trustee at the Bridge Institute. She was the former Chairperson of the International Venture Philanthropy Center (IVPC). Currently, she is the CEO of AVPN, the largest network of social investors in Asia.

Under her leadership since 2013, AVPN’s membership has grown four-fold and her strategic vision has expanded the focus of AVPN from venture philanthropy to include the entire continuum of capital for an inclusive social investors ecosystem.

In her new role at Blue Planet, Ms. Batra would apply her extensive background to help the company strengthen its mission by building partnerships focusing on environmental sustainability and responsible business operations.

Her appointment is expected to galvanize like-minded corporates to step up on environmentally sustainable practices. She will focus on encouraging corporates to adopt circularity, and sustainability as a core value and effective financing to meet sustainability and ESG objectives. In order to support Blue Planet’s operations globally, Ms. Batra would play a pivotal role in strengthening ESG practices, forging alliances and partnerships, and facilitating global expansion plans, among other strategic initiatives.

Ms. Batra said, “Joining the Blue Planet Board is a motivating opportunity. As climate change and environmental threats intensify, collaborative innovation becomes essential to secure 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 significant impact with Blue Planet for the benefit of both people and the planet.”

The appointment of Ms. Batra indicates Blue Planet’s focus on adding sustainable practices to a corporate framework. She comes with a consummate performance in social investing.

“We are excited to welcome Ms. Naina Subberwal Batra onto our Board,” said Mr. Prashant Singh, Co-Founder and CEO, Blue Planet. “Her leadership, global experience, networks, and knowledge will help us concretize our strategic vision and build collaborations that have a focus on environmental sustainability. We will work towards clean growth and a sustainable future by bringing together philanthropy, government, investors, and civil society”