{
  "id": 12460147,
  "title": "ESG key element of business environment, says chamber official",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/esg-key-element-of-business-environment-says-chamber-official",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-06T12:56:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf Times",
    "slug": "gulf-times",
    "url": "https://www.gulf-times.com/article/735031/qatar/esg-key-element-of-business-environment-says-chamber-official"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards have become a crucial component of the contemporary business landscape, fueling sustainability, growth, competitiveness, and resilience in the face of evolving global economic conditions. Mohamed bin Towar al-Kuwari, first vice-chairman of the Qatar Chamber, emphasized this point during the opening remarks at the '3rd ESG Qatar Conference 2026' held in Doha. He explained that sustainability has transcended environmental preservation, encompassing a broad spectrum of social responsibility, corporate governance, transparency, disclosure, and accountability.\n\nAl-Kuwari highlighted that these core pillars foster more efficient institutions and bolster confidence among enterprises, investors, and key stakeholders. The conference welcomed the attendance of distinguished guests, including His Excellency Abdulrahman bin Hamad al-Attiyah, former GCC secretary-general and Minister of State, and His Excellency Dr Hamad bin Abdulaziz al-Kuwari, Minister of State and president of Qatar National Library. Other notable attendees were Sheikh Dr Thani bin Ali al-Thani, the Qatar International Centre for Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA) vice chairman at Qatar Chamber, and Dr Buthaina al-Ansari, conference president and Hawkama International chairperson.\n\nAl-Kuwari reaffirmed the Qatar Chamber's commitment to promoting governance and sustainability principles within the business community, recognizing their pivotal role in bolstering corporate efficiency, risk management, competitiveness, and long-term sustainability. He underscored the chamber's endeavors to steer the Qatari private sector toward responsible practices and keep pace with global ESG advancements, stating that these practices expedite Qatar's transition towards a diversified, knowledge-based economy and directly support the objectives of the Qatar National Vision 2030 and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).\n\nFurthermore, Dr al-Ansari unveiled Qatar's inaugural specialized digital platform aimed at simplifying corporate ESG reporting. This innovative platform delivers an automated, systematic framework that harmonizes institutional data and regulatory disclosure requirements with globally recognized ESG standards. The platform intends to aid institutions and companies in submitting data and preparing ESG reports in line with international guidelines. The conference showcased specialized sessions addressing crucial ESG developments, including the integration of sustainability standards into corporate strategies and the impact of governance, transparency, and disclosure on institutional performance and investor confidence. These sessions also emphasized the roles of financial institutions and the private sector in fostering a sustainable economy, mitigating ESG-related risks, and promoting responsible corporate practices and best practices.",
  "summary": "Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards have become an essential element of the modern business environment, driving corporate sustainability, growth, competitiveness, and resilience ami...",
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