The GEEF Global Icon in Sustainability Leadership of The Year 2025

✨ Honoring Excellence in Sustainable Leadership ✨🌱

It is with great pride that The geef recognizes Mr. NAVEEN SRIVASTAVA, Director (Operations), Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, with the prestigious Global Icon in Sustainability Leadership under Global Sustainability Awards2025. The honour was presented on 20th November 2025 at ITC Maurya, New Delhi, India.

Mr. Srivastava’s leadership reflects a rare blend of innovation, responsibility, and purpose-driven execution. Under his stewardship, POWERGRID has set new global benchmarks in power transmission efficiency, technological advancement, and environmental stewardship. From pioneering HVDC technology—including the world’s first Dedicated Metallic Return (DMR) system—to leading the development of Green Energy Corridors and Renewable Energy Management Centers, his initiatives have significantly accelerated India’s clean energy transition and strengthened national grid resilience. Equally noteworthy is his commitment to inclusive and ethical leadership. By fostering a culture that empowers women in STEM, promotes workplace flexibility, and prioritizes community-led growth, he demonstrates that true sustainability integrates people, planet, and progress. This recognition celebrates not only his accomplishments, but also his vision of a future where innovation fuels sustainability and energy systems empower generations to come.

👏 Congratulations, Mr. Naveen Srivastava — a leader inspiring global transformation.