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| Group photo of participants, organizers, and distinguished guests at the launch event of ESG Nexus held in Islamabad |
ESG Nexus: A Step Toward Sustainability and Responsible Governance in Pakistan
By: T.M Awan
In a groundbreaking move toward sustainability and responsible governance, the ESG Nexus initiative was officially launched in Islamabad this week. If you’ve been following the growing importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles globally, this initiative is something to watch. It's set to bring a wave of change in Pakistan's business sectors and across the entire development landscape.
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| Key panel discussion at the ESG Nexus event, focusing on the role of businesses in embracing sustainability. |
The launch event brought together an impressive consortium of six partners—The Brown Network, Global Tech Innovations (GTI), IFRS Lab, Are You Thinking Green, Cognition Hub, and more—who are all on board to push for real change. The idea behind ESG Nexus is simple but powerful: it's all about embedding ESG principles in every facet of Pakistan's business and governance sectors. The initiative will focus on leadership development, cross-sector collaboration, and capacity-building to make sure that sustainability is at the heart of everything.
The ceremony was packed with energy, and the audience heard from some key figures, including Ms. Romina Khurshid Alam, who is the Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change and Environmental Coordination. In her speech, she clarified that Pakistan’s future depends on integrating ESG principles into the core of policymaking and governance. “Pakistan’s sustainable future depends on integrated approaches that place ESG at the core of policymaking and institutional action,” she said. It’s refreshing to see such strong leadership coming from the top!
One of the standout moments of the event was when Engr. Asad Mahmood, Consortium Lead of ESG Nexus, talked about how this initiative isn’t just about talking—it’s about action. “This platform is about action—it is about equipping leaders, organizations, and institutions to embed ESG as a foundational principle,” he emphasized. That’s the spirit we need to make real change happen!
The event also featured two insightful panel discussions. The first one, “The ESG Roadmap – What’s Next for Businesses?”, explored how companies can embrace sustainability in their operations. The second panel, “ESG Leadership in Key Industries”, focused on how specific sectors like energy, finance, and agriculture can lead the charge in adopting ESG principles.
Perhaps the most exciting announcement of the day was the launch of the ESG Masterclass Fellowship Training Program. This initiative aims to nurture the next generation of ESG leaders by offering expert mentorship, training, and hands-on learning. It’s great to see an investment in leadership development, especially when it comes to tackling sustainability and governance issues.
With all of these initiatives, ESG Nexus is clearly poised to have a lasting impact. It’s not just about raising awareness—it’s about creating tangible change in how we approach governance, sustainability, and climate resilience across Pakistan. And if the launch event was any indication, this initiative has the potential to inspire real transformation in both the public and private sectors.
As the initiative gains momentum, it’s clear that Pakistan is on the brink of a new era of responsible growth and governance. It’s exciting to think about the positive ripple effect that ESG Nexus will have, not just in Pakistan, but globally.
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