International Copper Association India
ICA India is a leading advocate for copper industry in India. We are a not-for-profit organisation, a member of Copper Alliance and have been operating since 1998. ICA India’s objectives are in concurrence with our global goal of working on transformational actions to help build a cleaner, greener and sustainable future. We bring together the copper industry and its partners to make positive contribution to India’s developmental goals.
ICA India is committed to contributing to government’s sustainable development path for the next 25 years of the Indian economy, termed as India’s ‘Amrit Kaal’ which aims to transform India into a developed nation by 2047, the centenary year of Indian independence.
The Amrit Kal is set upon four principal pillars which are-inclusive development, productivity enhancement, energy transition and climate action, and private and public investments. ICA India is aligned to the mission of Amrit Kal and our initiatives are attuned to the government’s mission of promoting LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) – based on the three important pillars of health, safety and clean energy. ICA India, through its different campaigns, is generating awareness and promoting environmentally sustainable and responsible choices for individuals, and industries.
Copper being an essential metal will play a cardinal role in the growth story of ‘New India’ and creation of a favourable ecosystem for the transition of country to a clean energy nation. While the government’s role is critical in developing a favourable business environment, it is the responsibility of copper industry to come together and guide the policy domain in developing a coherent strategy.
ICA India aims to act as the cohesive force, bringing together the fragmented aspects of the copper industry onto a common platform to help achieve the collective goal. As the face of the copper industry, ICA India is helping the industry discuss and explore solutions to different issues pertaining to quality, availability and role of copper in India’s transition journey. This is being done in sync with the programs for improving the image and visibility of copper among consumers and user industries through advocacy. Our goal is to become the platform that integrates the voices of copper industry for a stronger India and a better world.
Our Current Intitiatives aim to:
ICA India – the Knowledge Hub
ICA India serves as a knowledge hub and drives its initiatives through various publications, seminars, workshops, and capacity building programs across India. The know-how and insights created through ICA India initiatives are shared freely and resources made available on its website and social channels. Digital campaigns by ICA India through its social channels also focus on consumer outreach to help them make informed choices for safer and sustainable solutions.
ICA India Partner Ecosystem
With a strong partner ecosystem, ICA India drives various advocacy initiatives to engage with Regulatory bodies, policy makers, and industry professionals across levels – decision makers to those working directly on the field.
ICA India is recognized as an expert knowledge partner and valuable collaborator by a variety of organizations including Regulatory bodies, Academic and Professional Institutions, Trade bodies, industries, and individuals as the end-users or domain experts. Research commissioned by ICA India and insights provided by its Program Managers and Associates is regularly sought by the country’s leading policy building and standards development agencies.
ICA India Programs and initiatives are supported by its global-level members and major Indian copper producers, Copper product manufacturers and fabricators. ICA India is also supported by leading development organizations with goals aligned closely with its programs and initiatives.