Bangladesh Takes a Leap Forward in ESG Transformation

Strategic Insights -

Over 100 high-level professionals from leading Bangladeshi organizations gathered for a two-day ESG Bootcamp, discussing the country's potential in global ESG leadership. The event, organized by the ESG Institute Bangladesh, aimed to bring decision-makers together to engage in critical discussions on sustainability and ESG in Bangladesh. The bootcamp featured interactive industry-specific breakouts, insightful sessions, and a gala evening celebrating the shared commitment to sustainability.

Key Takeaways:

  • The ESG Bootcamp was organized by the ESG Institute Bangladesh, in partnership with Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), UN Global Compact Network Bangladesh (UN GCNB), Swisscontact Bangladesh, and other organizations.
  • The event aimed to engage decision-makers in critical discussions on sustainability and ESG in Bangladesh, with a focus on the country's potential in global ESG leadership.
  • Over 100 high-level professionals, including C-suite executives and departmental heads, attended the bootcamp from leading organizations driving the country's sustainability agenda.
  • The event featured interactive industry-specific breakouts covering FMCG, Manufacturing, RMG, Banking and Financial Institutes, Energy, Infrastructure, and Pharmaceuticals.
  • Notable speakers included Joanne Flinn, Chairperson of ESG Institute Singapore, who emphasized Bangladesh's potential as the next ESG destination, and Chowdhury Liakat Ali, Director of the Sustainable Finance Department at Bangladesh Bank, who highlighted the critical role of regulators and financial institutions in accelerating ESG integration.
  • The bootcamp concluded with a gala evening celebrating the shared commitment to sustainability and progress, and the launch of the first edition of the ESG Casebook of Bangladesh.

Statistics:

  • Over 100 high-level professionals attended the ESG Bootcamp from leading organizations driving the country's sustainability agenda.
  • The event featured 7 industry-specific breakouts covering FMCG, Manufacturing, RMG, Banking and Financial Institutes, Energy, Infrastructure, and Pharmaceuticals.
  • Notable speakers included representatives from the ESG Institute Singapore, Bangladesh Bank, and other international and local organizations.
  • The gala evening celebrated the shared commitment to sustainability and progress, and the launch of the first edition of the ESG Casebook of Bangladesh.

Sources:

  • ESG Institute Bangladesh
  • Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE)
  • UN Global Compact Network Bangladesh (UN GCNB)
  • Swisscontact Bangladesh
  • PRAN-RFL Group
  • ACI Logistics
  • Grameen Danone
  • North South University School of Business and Economics (NSU SBE)