The National Bank of Fujairah (NBF) recently hosted a knowledge-sharing event aimed at accelerating the implementation of ESG programmes.
The event, held under the theme ‘Accelerating ESG: Turning Plans into Results’, was organised in partnership with the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Data and Analytics team.
A hybrid event, it shared practical guidance and actionable insights for building a meaningful ESG programme and was attended by more than 100 delegates from a diverse range of industries, including both NBF and non-NBF clients, it was shared.
One panel discussion titled ‘Maintaining a sustainable business’, moderated by Luma Saqqaf, Director for the Middle East, Africa, and India region (IMEA), UN PRI (Principles of Responsible Investment), emphasised the importance of building a meaningful ESG programme and taking a holistic approach towards sustainability to stay ahead of the curve while remaining both profitable and competitive.
Panellists included Jessica Robinson, Partner at Solve Strategies, Rach ElGolli, Senior Responsible Finance and Sustainability Advisor at Sustainable Square, and Gouban Gopal, ESG Director, Grant Thornton UAE.
The event was the latest in NBF’s knowledge event series aimed at advancing the commitments made during COP28. The event series also recently explored investment management and Islamic finance, and will run throughout 2024.