The Modern India Podcast #77-Women Leading the Green Transition: The Chempolis Story

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Heli Antila discusses the role of bamboo in innovative biorefineries and the empowerment of local families in Assam.

In this episode, Women Leading the Green Transition: The Chempolis Story, Heli Antila, Chief Technology Officer at Fortum, shares how bamboo — deeply rooted in Indian tradition — is now driving one of the world’s most innovative biorefineries in Assam. She discusses how Nordic innovation and Indian scale are coming together to create circular economy solutions with real social impact, empowering 30,000 local families, many led by women. Heli also reflects on her personal journey as a woman le...

People in this episode

Guest: Heli Antila

Topics covered

• women empowerment
• green transition
• biorefineries
• circular economy
• Nordic innovation
• social impact

Keywords

• bamboo
• biorefineries
• green transition
• women empowerment
• circular economy
• social impact
• Nordic innovation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Fortum

Places: Assam, India

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