ESG Qatar conference to advance corporate sustainability, governance

Doha, Qatar - The third Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Qatar Conference is scheduled to take place on October 6-7 at The Ritz-Carlton Doha. The conference aims to bolster corporate sustainability, social responsibility, and robust governance frameworks, emphasizing their crucial role in fostering a resilient and sustainable economy.

Ali Bu Sherbak Al-Mansori, Acting General Manager of Qatar Chamber (QC), highlighted at a press conference that ESG issues have emerged as crucial components of corporate competitiveness, investment readiness, risk management, and long-term sustainability. He stated, "As global standards evolve, a company's capacity to integrate ESG principles into their strategies and operations is becoming a vital factor in their growth, investment attractiveness, trust-building, and market competitiveness."

Organized by Hawkama International, the two-day conference, supported by major institutions like Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE), QNB Group, and Dukhan Bank, is the Business Community Partner. Dr. Buthaina Hassan Al Ansari, Chairperson of Hawkama International and Conference Chair, expressed her pleasure at hosting the event for the second consecutive year, emphasizing the focus on sustainability and responsible economic growth.

The conference will introduce a digital platform to facilitate ESG reporting, disclosure requirements, and enhance reporting quality. Representatives from sponsoring institutions, including QNB Group, Dukhan Bank, and Doha Bank, emphasized the importance of collaboration, knowledge exchange, and the role of innovation and technology in advancing ESG objectives. The event will also feature specialized workshops to equip participants with skills for preparing ESG reports.