About
The ESG for Pakistan Conference – Road to Readiness will be the first ESG conference of a national scale, bringing together multiple stakeholders in Pakistan’s ESG journey, with the aim to highlight importance, and capture developments and readiness, of ESG integration in Pakistan.
The conference will be held virtually over three days, on January 23rd-25th, 2024 and will draw attention from a vast and diverse audience group in Pakistan. Of late, the ESG related developments have not only spiralled globally but several regulations and guidelines, initiatives and programs of related interest have been taking shape locally as well in isolation. This conference will capture initiatives taken and those in progress from the apex regulators, multilateral organizations, the corporate sector and the ESG capital market players. The conference will boast a speaker line-up comprising of key international and local representatives of responsible organizations driving the ESG market.
Memosh Khawaja
President & CEO – PICG
(GCB.D and CCB.D – ESG & Climate Board Designation)
To achieve the conference objectives, it will showcase a multi-format delivery, comprising of keynote speeches, panel discussions, influencers’ messages, research summaries and masterclasses. There will be a learning hub available during the conference for those who wish to research and get up to speed with the wide-ranging aspects of ESG. During the conference participants will also be involved through several engagement activities taking place in the halls.
Get ready for an extra-ordinary event setting course for a sustainable future for Pakistan!
Agenda
23rd – 25th January, 2024 – 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm PKT
The 1st ESG for Pakistan Conference, recognizing the multi-dimensional importance of Pakistan’s ESG journey, is being organized on a thematic agenda over three days:
Dr. Shamshad Akhtar
Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue & Economic AffairsrnFederal Government of Pakistan
Memosh Khawaja
President & CEOrnPakistan Institute of Corporate Governance (PICG)
Amir Paracha
PresidentrnOverseas Investors Chamber of Commerce & Industry (OICCI)
Akif Saeed
ChairmanrnSecurities And Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP)
Farrukh H. Khan
Managing Director & CEOrnPakistan Stock Exchange (PSX)
Mrs. Kerrie Waring
Chief Executive OfficerrnInternational Corporate Governance Network (ICGN)
Caroline H. Bright
Regional ESG Advisory Lead for Europe and MCTrnInternational Finance Corporation (IFC)
Helle Bank Jorgensen
CEO and FounderrnCompetent Boards
Karina Litvack
Founding ChairpersonrnClimate Governance Initiative (CGI)
Farrukh Rehman
Chairman Accounting Standards BoardrnInstitute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP)
Musarat Jabeen
Executive DirectorrnSecurities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP)
Muhammad Aurangzeb
President & CEOrnHBL
Syed Hyder Ali
Chief Executive OfficerrnPackages Groups
Jonathan Labrey
Chief Connectivity and Integrated Reporting Officer; Senior Market Co-Leader, Asia PacificrnIFRS Foundation
Syed Samar Hasnain
Executive Director & Group HeadrnFinancial Inclusion Group & Islamic Finance Group State Bank of Pakistan
Talha Khan
Former Executive DirectorrnPakistan Environment Trust
Waqar Ahmed
Head of Corporate Affairs & SustainabilityrnNestle Pakistan
Saif Hameed
Founder & CEOrnAltruistiq
Maha Qasim
Founder & CEOrnZero-Point Partners
Zahid Mubarik
Chief Executive OfficerrnHR Metrics
Malick Zulfiqar Ahmad
Senior National Technical AdvisorrnUNDP Pakistan (Decentralization, Human Rights & Local Governance Project)
Badaruddin F. Vellani
Senior PartnerrnVellani & Vellani
Nazish Shekha
Head of InitiativernCentre of Excellence in Responsible Business (CERB)
Syed Bulent Sohail
Lawyer/AdvocatesrnHigh Courts of Pakistan
Moin M. Fudda
Independent DirectorrnHonorary Consul General of New Zealand for Pakistan
Murium Hadi
Senior Financial Inclusion ProfessionalrnDigital & Financial Inclusion|Social Protection & Govt. Programs Policy & Practice Economic Empowerment
Muhammad Shamoon Tariq
CEO & Co-FounderrnMahaana Wealth
Saad Amanullah Khan
Independent Director
Mohammad Shoaib
Chief Executive OfficerrnAl Meezan Investment Management Limited
Mubashira Bukhari Khwaja
Investment DirectorrnArbn
Mashmooma Zehra Majeed
Chief Executive OfficerrnMutual Funds Association of Pakistan - MUFAP
Raeda Latif
Chief Marketing & Business Development OfficerrnPakistan Stock Exchange (PSX)
Atif Mohammad Ali
Vice President - MarketingrnEngro Fertilizers
Fauz-ul Azeem
General Manager Corporate Sustainability and Chemical ManagementrnInterloop Limited
Sabir Mehmood
General Manager Corporate HSErnLucky Core Industries
Siraj Qadir
Chief Green Banking/Group Head-Technical AppraisalrnAllied Bank Limited
Syed Fahim ul Hasan
ICAP Committee ChairrnInstitute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP)
Ms. Agnes K Y Tai
DirectorrnGreat Glory Investment Corporation
Corporate ESG Leaders
ESG Learning Hub
ESG AT PICG
The 1st Pakistan ESG Conference
The Buzz at the Conference
Organized & Managed by
Professor Muhammad Zahid
A great opportunity to join hands together to get out of the ESG embryonic stages.
M. Azeem Zahid
It’s a pleasure to participate in such a wonderful platform by ESG for knowledge and consciousness sharing.
Muhammad Nouman
Great Initiative has led to growing calls in Pakistan to better manage environmental, social and governance (ESG).
Syed Faisal Abbas Tirmize
ESG Investment Portfolio can play a vital role in dealing with climate resilience actions.
Kashif Javed
Hope it will be an exciting journey throughout the conference by knowledge and network towards a successful motive and progressive approach.
Zahid Khan
Awaiting for the exciting session
Isra Ghous
Super excited to finally see the importance if ESG being highlighted. Can’t wait to hear what the real leaders have to say about it!
Arif Nizami
Thrilled to be the part of first ever ESG conference in Pakistan!
Irfan Khalid Butt
Looking forward to having a comprehensive ESG learning experience with an exclusive focus on Pakistan’s market.
Naval Vaswani
Looking forward to learn about ESG frameworks and mentoring tools
Adnan Khokhar
Looking forward to having an interactive learning experience.
Saem Talha
I look forward to gaining insights from industry leaders and experts who will share their knowledge and experiences in navigating the complex landscape of ESG considerations.
Senan Khawaja
I am really looking forward to enhance my ESG knowledge through the masterclasses !
Shafaq
Looking forward to hearing about practices being adopted by companies in Pakistan towards more responsible business
Khalid Noor
Excellent initiative by PICG to create awareness on ESG and Climate Change. Both critical for Business Sustainability
Talha
Feeling excited about this conference!
Zain
Looking forward to exploring the latest ESG trends and strategies
Ayesha
I am genuinely looking forward to exploring the potential of ESG investments in generating both financial returns and positive environmental and social outcomes
Usman
I am eager to learn about the integration of ESG factors into business operations and investment decisions
Sara
Looking forward to gaining practical knowledge on ESG reporting frameworks and standards
Imran
Brilliant initiative by PICG. Can’t wait!
Senan
I am really looking forward to enhance my ESG knowledge through the masterclasses !
Zahra
Looking forward to hearing about practices being adopted by companies in Pakistan towards more responsible business
Deepak
I Want to attend the conference
Khalid Noor
Excellent initiative by PICG to create awareness on ESG and Climate Change. Both critical for Business Sustainability
Saman Wasae
Feeling excited about this conference!