Recognizing excellence in sustainable world
At almost the midpoint of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development the world stands at a crucial moment where transformation is possible and every action matters. Many business groups are looking at ‘Sustainability’ as an increasingly important strategic tool.
Embedding sustainability with economic benefit creation, will redefine the business ecosystem by creating value for all stakeholders, build safer environment and a stronger community.
"As businesses navigate through changes brought in by globalization, technology, society, and consumer behavior, embedding ESG factors into their core strategy can help deliver long-term value."
Businesses across the globe are undertaking measures to decouple growth from their environmental footprint and focus on eco-friendly operations, manufacturing facilities and activities, with the objective of minimizing the impact of operations on and nurturing the biodiversity.
There is a propelling need for all businesses to look through their goals and objectives, to understand how dynamic a role they can play in making the earth a green, safe, and pollution-free haven.
Introducing ET Edge Sustainable Organisations 2023
The time for nations has come to identify exceptional organizations and ET Edge Sustainable Organisations is an effort to shine the strobe light on these sustainability trailblazers and celebrate their success stories. The platform, via standalone addresses, fireside chats, and roundtable discussions, will focus on delving deeper into understanding how these ‘Paladins’ have crafted their success and why there is an urgent need for organizations to be future-ready with Net zero emissions and ESG goals.
The conclave will aim to accelerate a new kind of leadership and strategy at the forefront of the new business logic, which integrates sustainability, net zero ESG goals in planning. It will also act as a powerful forum for shared learnings, cross-sectoral interaction, and analysis expertise to accelerate progress, delivered by proactive cooperation for scalable results.
ET Edge Sustainable Organisations 2023 – Why GCC?
GCC as a region is undergoing a rapid transformation, with changes driving economic growth, diversifying economies, creating jobs, and improving overall quality of life. ESG imperatives are now front and center for Middle East businesses and government.
It demonstrates a new approach to business that thrives on collaboration between clients, suppliers, regulators and across industries and the adoption of its principles - both by the public and private sector. It can accelerate the massive and fast transformation of GCC region.
"Governments in the MENA / GCC region are announcing net zero carbon emissions targets, enacted personal data and privacy laws, and regulators issued guidance on sustainable finance, ethical use of enabling technology and outsourcing, required ESG reporting and female board representation for publicly listed."
ESG related developments in the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries (“GCC”) and Middle East, North Africa (“MENA”) continued apace in 2022 in line with global developments and trends. Given the forthcoming UN Climate Summits (COP 27 and 28) will be hosted in the region, ESG related principles will likely gain more prominence, in keeping with international trends and pressures. This may spotlight regional solutions to bridge the challenge of protecting the environment and meeting economic development needs.