The PGDM–International Business Department of Jagan Institute of Management Studies (JIMS), Rohini hosted an engaging guest lecture on 3rd November 2025 for the students of batch 2025–27. The session was conducted by Prof Binayak Malla. He is an Assistant Professor at Kathmandu University, Nepal. The online session highlighted how companies can align profitability with environmental and social responsibility.
Prof. Malla emphasized the benefits and need of sustainability in today’s business world. He began by introducing sustainable business model while highlighting the business model canvas, he shared business model canvas of different companies including Tesla, Amazon and BYD. He emphasized how businesses including sustainability and changing their businesses strategies by providing examples of tea in Darjeeling.
He further discussed Six sustainable business model which includes Circular business model, Renewable energy business model, Internal pricing on carbon, Sharing economy business model, Regenerative business model.
The session concluded with a discussion on various tea businesses who are working towards sustainability. He showed various tea businesses websites and shared his valuable insights.
Key Takeaways:
- Importance of integrating sustainability into modern business strategies.
- Businesses can align profitability with environmental and social responsibility.
- Tea businesses in Darjeeling working towards sustainability.
- How global companies like Tesla successfully integrating sustainability.
The session concluded with a heartfelt thanks to Prof Binayak Malla for sharing his time, insights, and guidance. Students left the lecture with practical knowledge of Sustainable business strategies and a deeper clarity on their application in the real business world.