IMPLEMANTAION OF ESG CRITERIA CAN CONTRIBUTE TO LONG TERM SURVIVAL AND SUCCESS – GCC ARE SUGGESTING TO THEIR BUSINESS

An ACCA co-hosted conference in Dubai has heard how today, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) bloc companies should not view meeting ESG (environmental, social, governance) standards as an optional add-on, which may help marketing, but as a prerequisite for commercial long-term survival. With sustainability reporting becoming mandatory for listed companies in many jurisdictions this year, guiding investors towards climate change resistant bets – ESG is a recipe for sustainability and growth. The Finance Excellence and Leadership Summit, held on May 21, heard how ...


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