The Good Mafia and Their Climate Cartel

With Sustainability Mafia, young innovators band together to build a cleaner, kinder future

- By SUHAIL BHAT

In a world growing hotter and harsher by the day, a band of young Indians decided to fight back with ideas, not anger. When Arjun P Gupta talks about the Sustainability Mafia, his eyes light up. "We're all in on climate action," he says, grinning. "And we believe in giving more than we get.

At its heart, SusMafia is a support system for India's young climate innovators, a network connecting early-stage founders to mentors, investors, and partners who understand that climate solutions need patience and purpose more than speed. With over 60 climate entrepreneurs, it helps founders with resources, access investment, talent, and business development opportunities.