Advancing Sustainable Business: Achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Event Date: Wed, 9th Oct 2024

Event Time: 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Venue: Dusit Thani Dubai

Location: Sheikh Zayed Road

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Member Fee: 145 AED

Pre-members Fee: 245 AED

Registration Closed

In today's globalised business landscape, companies are increasingly recognising the importance of aligning their operations with sustainable and responsible practices.

This event aims to:

  • Increase your understanding of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their role in helping businesses operate responsibly
  • Demonstrate the business benefits of integrating corporate responsibility in your strategy 
  • Show how to integrate UNGC principles in your strategy and successfully meet the UN SDGs
  • Highlight the relevant sustainability programs and activities available in the UAE

Speakers and Panellists:

  • Joelle Jammal, Executive Director, UNGC UAE
  • Adele Guidot, Program Lead, UNGC UAE
  • Farzana Hussain, Participant Engagement Manager, UNGC UAE
  • Naveen Raza, Net Zero Transition & Partnerships, HSBC
  • Jonathan Hirasawa Ashton, Head of Marketing and Communications, KROHNE
  • Daniel Solomon, Founder, HeroGo 
  • Moderator: Zuleka Kaysan, BCCD Board Director

This informative session is designed for decision-makers, senior executives and sustainability managers who are interested in enhancing their sustainability and corporate responsibility efforts.

The United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) is a voluntary initiative encouraging CEOs and businesses worldwide to implement universal sustainability principles that advance responsible development and corporate citizenship.

This event is part of BCCD Green, our core initiative aiming to encourage environmental, social and governance (ESG) excellence across our network. Building on the legacy of COP28UAE and the extension of the Year of Sustainability, BCCD Green has been created to support businesses, of all sizes and growth stages, to adopt sustainable business practices and build robust ESG strategies.

Fee includes breakfast
Valet parking available
Dress code: Business

This is a pre-pay event and your place will not be confirmed until payment is received. If your company is a BCCD member and you are not a named member, please register by emailing [email protected] to benefit from the member rate, named members should register online as usual. Cancellations will be accepted until 11.59am on Monday 7th October, after which “no show fees” will apply.