ESG FINANCE CONFERENCE
November 1st, 2023
Riyadh
On Wednesday, November 1st, the American Chamber of Commerce Saudi Arabia's Environment, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) Committee orchestrated the ESG Finance Conference at the Marriott Diplomatic Quarter in Riyadh. This day-long event convened a diverse assembly of industry experts, thought leaders, and professionals from around the globe, all congregating in Riyadh to foster knowledge, collaboration, and innovation within the realm of ESG finance.
The opening remarks were eloquently delivered by Nizar Kammourie, the Chairman of the AmCham Saudi Arabia's ESG Committee and CEO of SAWACO Water Group. Dr. Luisa Javier, Director of Programs & Events at AmCham Saudi Arabia, and CEO of Wayakit, as well as Dareen Ayyad, the ESG Committee Co-Chair and Country Manager at UL Solutions, followed suit, setting the tone for the day.
Distinguished speakers, such as George Kell, Chairman at Arabesque and the founding member of the UN Global Compact, and Luis Neves, the Global CEO at The Global Enabling Sustainability Initiative, brought forth their profound insights on the latest trends, strategies, challenges, and opportunities in the dynamic realm of ESG finance. Their participation underscored the international significance of this event.
The conference was thoughtfully structured into an opening plenary session , three discussion panels and four presentations, each delving deeper into the multifaceted world of ESG finance. The panelists led informative dialogues centered around sustainable finance, innovation, corporate governance, responsible investing, digitalization, and corporate social responsibility. These interactive sessions created an invaluable platform for engaging conversations and knowledge-sharing among participants, all with the shared goal of forging a more sustainable and inclusive financial ecosystem.
Following the conference, a reception was hosted at the residence of the Deputy Chair of Mission at the U.S. Embassy. This gathering provided an excellent opportunity for networking and establishing new connections.
You can find the photos from the event below.: