Runaya's Agarwal On Company's Journey, ESG Goals

The video discusses Runaya, a sustainability and manufacturing technology startup focused on reducing carbon footprints in the metal and mining sector. It highlights the company's goals to process industrial waste, recover precious metals, and create saleable products. Runaya aims to double its revenue by expanding into new metals like zinc. The company is open to strategic partnerships, especially those aligned with ESG and DNI values. The founder's connection to Vedanta, a mining company, is acknowledged as a beneficial legacy.

What is the primary goal of Runaya as a startup?

• To eliminate carbon footprints in the metal and mining space

• To become the largest mining company

• To create a new type of metal

• To produce the most expensive metals

How much industrial waste does Runaya aim to process in the year after next?

• 40,000 tons

• 100,000 tons

• 300,000 tons

• 80 billion tons

What percentage of the waste handled by Runaya is recovered as precious metal?

• 20%

• 40%

• 80%

• 60%

What is the expected revenue for Runaya in the fiscal year of 2024?

• $200 million

• $150 million

• $100 million

• $50 million

What type of funding is Runaya particularly interested in for strategic partnerships?

• Government grants

• ESG and DNI funds

• Venture capital

• Cryptocurrency investments

What legacy does the founder of Runaya have that influences the company?

• A background in technology

• A legacy in Vedanta, a mining company

• Experience in the automotive industry

• A history in the fashion industry

What is a significant challenge mentioned regarding ESG funding?

• High competition for ESG funds

• Lack of available funds

• Limited avenues for deploying ESG funds

• Too many startups meeting ESG criteria