January 16, 2024 (MLN): The Securities and Exchange of Pakistan (SECP), in partnership with UN Women Pakistan, is all set to host a symposium on "Driving Progress on Sustainability and Climate Change Considerations", said a press release issued today.
The Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Dr. Shamshad Akhtar, will be the chief guest of the symposium.
Leadership and experts from capital market institutions including the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), Pakistan Business Council, Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance, Mutual Fund Association of Pakistan and Asian Development Bank will be participating in the event
Other members include; the International Finance Corporation, InfraZamin, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan, CFA-Pakistan, ACCA-Pakistan, corporate leaders, and academia.
The scheduled date for the event is January 23, 2024, in Karachi.
The symposium will focus on policy discussions on ESG-based investing and climate change, and facilitate consultations on draft ESG disclosure guidelines.
In addition, experts will discuss ESG action plans in an open forum and share their feedback on the 'ESG Sustain' website, the premier resource for sustainability knowledge.
The SECP is committed to promoting sustainable and responsible business practices in Pakistan.
By improving the ESG ecosystem, the SECP aims to improve transparency and promote sustainable business practices in capital markets.
