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Looking forward to delivering a keynote speech at an upcoming conference in Riyadh on "𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐒𝐆 𝐃𝐮𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞"! 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐒𝐆? ESG stands for 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥, 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, a framework that helps companies assess their impact on sustainability and ethical practices. It is rapidly becoming the latest management system as businesses realize the need for responsible value creation, risk mitigation, and alignment with stakeholder expectations. 𝐄𝐒𝐆 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐬 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐛𝐲 𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠-𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞. International frameworks such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), and the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) guide ESG practices globally. In Saudi Arabia, the 𝐓𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐰𝐮𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐒𝐆 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 to promote transparency and sustainability in line with Vision 2030. Thanks for coordinating the engagement Gayathrie Deva Sana Pathy 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: https://lnkd.in/gVCNyxp6 #ESG #Sustainability #BusinessCompliance #RiskManagement #CorporateGovernance #LegalCompliance #Innovation #Riyadh

سُعدت بحضور لقاء" تقارير الاستدامة و المعايير الناشئة " المقدمة من الهيئة السعودية للمراجعين والمحاسبين SOCPA 👏🏻 إدارة الحوار من KPMG Saudi Arabia I am pleasure to attend " Sustainability reporting and emerging " ESG, which stands for Environment, Social and Governance, is becoming an increasingly important aspect of corporate reporting and sustainability practices, The lecture discussed emerging trends and developments and detailed coverage of the new ISSB S1 and S2 standards, the vital role accountants have to play in sustainability reporting and finally how companies can mitigate greenwashing risks and add credibility to their reporting!

𝐐𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 “𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞” 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐐𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐜. 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰? 𝐐𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐬 𝐄𝐒𝐆, 𝐭𝐨𝐨. Business leaders in Qatar are taking a holistic approach to embed a governance mindset in every nook and cranny of the organization. The State of Qatar has developed ESG frameworks to take #sustainablefinance to a whole new level. In case you missed our previous post, Morgan Stanley Capital Investment (MSCI) and QSE joined forces (in November 2021) to introduce an MQ 20 ESG Index, a tradeable ESG index for companies listed on its exchange. For the uninitiated, QSE fosters fair governance in the region among public firms, encouraging them to report ESG information and prioritize responsible business practices. Top Performers on ESG metrics are rewarded with a higher valuation. Do you want your company to be cut above the rest? The sustainability strategy of Astra ESG Solutions - Powered by Grand View Research is tailored to each client’s needs. https://lnkd.in/djKsDZyp #sustainability #ESG #sustainabilitygoals #Qatarvision2030 #sustainablefuture #governance

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ESG Rating Series | Part 2: KSA’s Services Sector 📣 I'm excited to present the second part of Axial Consulting Pvt Ltd's ESG Rating Series! I'll be showcasing our team's findings on KSA's Services sector. 🔎 Recently as part of an assignment my team and I developed an ESG Rating Framework on behalf of a client. 📚 We began by undertaking a study of sustainability reports published by companies operating within KSA’s 5 sectors – Oil & Gas, Services, Manufacturing, Financial Institutions & Banks, and Construction. 🔎Here are a few notable observations for each component: 🌳Environment: Across our sample, the services sector has made an active effort to disclose carbon emissions. However, there has been an increasing reliance on traditional fuel sources over our period of study (2020-2022) and a lack of disclosure on how the carbon footprint is calculated. ⚪ ⚫ ♿Social: This sector is the second highest performing in terms of the measures and policies to promote the development of its human capital, DEI, and supply chain labor standards. Weakening social performance is a lack of disclosures on impact assessment of operations and product liability amongst others. ⚖Governance: The sector has some ground to cover regarding disclosures concerning ownership structures, the board, and the management team. On a positive note, the sector has been quite active in implementing whistleblowing measures and enhancing its ethical code of conduct through training programs. Our findings?👇 #ksa #esgratings #servicessector

In the second part of the ESG Rating Series, we present our findings on Saudi's services sector. #esg #ksa

In recent years, the landscape of corporate governance and auditing has been evolving rapidly, and one of the most transformative changes has been the rising importance of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. Understanding and integrating ESG considerations into the audit process is becoming increasingly critical for corporate business leaders in Saudi Arabia. This article delves into why ESG factors are significant, how they impact the boardroom, and what steps corporate leaders can take to incorporate ESG into their corporate audit frameworks. Read further here: https://lnkd.in/dZF48Hnr #KSA #ESG #Finance #Audit #SaudiArabia

سُعدت بحضور لقاء" تقارير الاستدامة و المعايير الناشئة " المقدمة من الهيئة السعودية للمراجعين والمحاسبين SOCPA إدارة الحوار من KPMG Saudi Arabia ‏I am pleasure to attend " Sustainability reporting and emerging " ESG, which stands for Environment, Social and Governance, is becoming an increasingly important aspect of corporate reporting and sustainability practices, The lecture discussed emerging trends and developments and detailed coverage of the new ISSB S1 and S2 standards, the vital role accountants have to play in sustainability reporting and finally how companies can mitigate greenwashing risks and add credibility to their reporting.

🌱 DIVE DEEP INTO THE FUTURE OF ESG REPORTING! 🌎 Register here--> https://lnkd.in/eqY6aav5 Hey ESG professionals! Are you ready to redefine the boundaries of ESG Reporting? Join us at the ESG Reporting Round Table Event for an unparalleled blend of knowledge exchange and networking organized by the ESG committee of The American Chamber of Commerce Saudi Arabia (AmCham Saudi Arabia)! 🚀 This isn't your average sit-back-and-listen conference. We're setting the stage for an engaging, fast-paced dive into the depths of ESG Reporting. Picture this: five round tables, each a universe of insights on key ESG Reporting aspects, with the freedom to hop from one table to another every 20 minutes. This format is crafted to enrich your perspective, sharpen your expertise, and expand your professional network—all in one dynamic session! Whether it's dissecting the critical link between ESG Reporting and climate change, exploring the digital transformation in ESG disclosures, or mastering the art of impactful social and diversity reporting, we've got you covered. And let's not forget the power of robust stakeholder engagement and the finesse of data integrity in ESG narratives. Don't miss this chance to engage, learn, and connect with fellow ESG mavens. Let's shape the future of ESG Reporting together! 💼 #ESGReporting #Sustainability #CorporateAccountability #AmCham #NetworkingExcellence