Acting General Manager of QC Ali Bu Sherbak Al-Mansori, Chairperson of Hawkama International and Conference Chair Dr. Buthaina Hassan Al Ansari with other officials during the press conference yesterday.
Doha, Qatar: Environmental, Social and Governance considerations are becoming an increasingly important part of competitiveness, investment, risk management, and corporate resilience.
The Third Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Qatar Conference is set to take place from October 6–7 at The Ritz-Carlton Doha. The conference aims to enhance corporate sustainability, social responsibility, and sound governance frameworks, highlighting their vital role as cornerstones for building a resilient and sustainable economy.
Addressing the press conference yesterday hosted by Qatar Chamber (QC) to announce the ESG event, Ali Bu Sherbak Al-Mansori, Acting General Manager of QC noted that ESG issues have become critical pillars of corporate competitiveness, investment readiness, risk management, and long-term sustainability.
Al-Mansori said, “As global standards evolve, a company’s ability to integrate ESG principles into their strategies and operations has become an important factor in their capacity to grow, attract investment, build trust, and remain competitive in rapidly changing markets.”
“QC views the conference as an important platform to deepen dialogue among business leaders, policy experts, and key stakeholders. It presents an important opportunity to raise private-sector awareness regarding modern governance and corporate responsibility, thereby directly contributing to elevating Qatar’s overall business environment,” he added.
Organised by Hawkama International, the two-day conference features QC as the Business Community Partner. The event is supported by major institutions, including Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE), QNB Group, Dukhan Bank, Doha Bank, Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB), and Aamal Company.
Also speaking at the event, Dr. Buthaina Hassan Al Ansari, Chairperson of Hawkama International and Conference Chair said, it is my pleasure to welcome you today to the third edition of the Environmental, Social and Governance conference, which we are pleased to sponsor for the second consecutive year.
Today, sustainability has become a strategic necessity, and financial institutions are being called upon to play a greater role in supporting responsible economic growth. Therefore, “we have sought to go beyond financial performance and also consider the impact we leave on our community and environment.
“The conference’s third edition brings together international and local experts to discuss developments in governance, environmental and social sustainability, corporate disclosure, and sustainable finance and investment, she noted”
Al Ansari announced that the conference will launch a dedicated digital platform to help institutions streamline ESG reporting, structure disclosure requirements, and elevate overall reporting quality.
“Our sponsorship of this conference stems from our belief in the importance of cooperation and the exchange of knowledge and expertise. Sustainability is a shared responsibility that requires the cooperation of all parties and the coordination of efforts,” she added.
During the conference the sponsor representatives also delivered remarks which included Sara Atiq Ali, Vice President of Corporate Planning at QNB Group (Strategic Partner); Sheikha Aisha bint Khalid Al Thani, Director of Strategy and Marketing at Dukhan Bank (Platinum Sponsor); Yousef Al Meer, Deputy CEO of Transformation and Data Governance at Doha Bank (Platinum Sponsor); Hisham Hashem, Deputy Director of Products and Markets Development at Qatar Stock Exchange (Main Sponsor); and Mohammed Jameel Hamad, Chief Risk Officer at QIIB (Gold Sponsor).
They highlighted the conference’s focus on key topics related to the future of business, including sustainability, green transition, corporate social responsibility, governance, transparency and risk management, sustainable finance and responsible investment, as well as the role of innovation and technology in supporting ESG objectives.
The event is organised in cooperation with the British Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals, based in Manchester, UK.
It will feature international speakers from the UK, Australia and the UAE, in addition to speakers from Qatar Stock Exchange, as well as several Qatari banks and listed companies.
The second day of the conference will feature several specialised workshops aimed at equipping participants with the skills required to prepare and draft ESG reports.
As global standards continue to evolve, companies’ ability to integrate ESG initiatives into their strategies and operations has become an influential factor in their ability to grow, attract investment, build trust, and remain competitive in rapidly changing markets.
