The Monetary Establishments Coaching Centre (FITC) has mentioned it’s set to launch its Sustainability & ESG Institute summit.
Disclosing this in a press release, the institute additionally mentioned that the disclosing will probably be carried out at an inaugural summit to deal with urgent sustainability and ESG points. The occasion is ready to happen on July thirty first, 2024.
In line with the assertion, “ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance. The summit will convey collectively business leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to discover the way forward for sustainability in Africa’s monetary sector.
“This new initiative displays our dedication to aligning with international sustainability requirements and supporting the Central Financial institution of Nigeria’s (CBN) sustainability objectives. The FITC Sustainability & ESG Institute’s institution follows the Nigerian Bankers Committee’s launch of the Nigerian Sustainability Banking Ideas (NSBP) in 2012, marking a big development in aligning Nigeria’s monetary sector with international sustainability requirements. This initiative helps the Central Financial institution of Nigeria’s objectives and addresses essential sustainability challenges the regulator identifies. It additionally aligns with worldwide ESG developments, showcasing FITC’s dedication to international affect and native relevance.
“Attendees will acquire invaluable insights into the most recent international ESG developments, sensible methods for implementation, and modern approaches to attaining sustainability objectives, enterprise practices, and regulatory compliance. The extremely modern summit will function Philip Ikeazor, deputy governor of the Monetary Service Sector on the Central Financial institution of Nigeria and chairman of the FITC Board.
“Different notable audio system embrace Chizor Malize, MD/CEO of FITC, Professor Wayne Dunn, Founder & President of the CSR|ESG Institute, and Andrey Bogdanov, CEO of Danger Insights and World Financial Discussion board Board Member, Oluwasoromidayo George, Company Affairs & Sustainability Director, Coca-Cola HBC, Dr Ndidi Nnoli Edozien, Board Member, Worldwide Sustainability Requirements Board.
The panel dialogue will embrace Professor Fabian Ajogwu, Senior Associate at Kenna Companions; Ejiro Grey, govt director of Governance & Sustainability at Sahara Group; Omobolanle Victor-Laniyan, head of Sustainability at Entry Financial institution Plc, and Olufemi Shobanjo, CEO of NGX Regulation Ltd.’’