Tribune News Network
Doha
Qatar’s first-ever ESG conference, supported by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), will be held on October 28 and 29.
The event aims to deepen the understanding of ESG standards in various sectors. The conference will cover regulations, reporting, global integration and innovative sustainability practices.
Sheikha Amal bint Thamer Al Thani, conference chairperson, emphasised that ESG standards are now crucial to corporate management. She noted a global trend toward making these standards mandatory for publicly listed companies and stressed that this conference would showcase international experiences from the US, Europe and the Gulf, alongside local Qatari practices.
Sheikha Amal invited corporate leaders, regulatory heads and experts to benefit from insights provided by speakers from institutions such as Columbia Business School, RoSPA and Cranfield University. Participants from Qatar will include Doha University of Science and Technology (DUST), Aamal and TechnoQ.
Sheikha Amal also thanked sponsors like DUST, Ashghal, Aamal and TechnoQ. The conference is organised by Governance International and KyoSafe, with RoSPA’s support.
Rebecca Hickman, CEO of RoSPA, expressed excitement about the event’s potential to enhance ESG best practices. She noted RoSPA’s role in shaping discussions on ESG’s integration into business, investment, and policy, adding that RoSPA’s Global Relations Director, Dr Karen McDonnell, will speak about occupational health, safety and welfare within ESG frameworks.
Dr Rashid bin Amrah, representing DUST, highlighted the university’s role as a gold sponsor and its commitment to sustainability and ESG innovation. He conveyed DUST President Dr Salem Al-Naemi’s support for the conference’s efforts to advance ESG standards in Qatar, noting that the university will actively participate through professors, students, and possibly host the second day of the event on its campus.
Sheikh Tamim bin Faisal Al Thani, deputy CEO of Aamal, outlined Aamal’s leadership in ESG reporting. He expressed pride in Aamal’s commitment to environmental initiatives, community development, and employee diversity. He also mentioned that Aamal’s CEO, Rashid Ali Al Mansoori, will present a paper on the company’s ESG journey.
Ashghal’s Abdulrazzaq Shaheen Al-Kuwari detailed the Public Works Authority’s sustainability initiatives, which align with Qatar’s National Development Strategy 2024-2030. He highlighted Ashghal’s efforts to integrate sustainability across all project phases, promoting resource preservation and minimizing environmental impact.
Ziad Al Jaidah, CEO of TechnoQ, the newest company listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange, shared TechnoQ’s commitment to sustainability. He announced that TechnoQ will begin submitting ESG reports next year and will participate in a panel discussion during the conference.The conference will also feature a presentation by Denmark-based Position Green, which provides ESG software, consulting and e-learning solutions.
Senior Director Ted Poulos will showcase their latest ESG data collection software in the final session of the first day, demonstrating how organisations can leverage data-driven insights for actionable sustainability strategies.
