In a bid to protect and conserve the environment, the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA) Uganda has organized the 11th annual Directors and Company Secretaries conference happening on Wednesday, May 3 at Protea Hotel in Kampala.
The conference is anticipated to bring on board high profiles and reputable business leaders, top government entities, entrepreneurs, and mentors from different sectors to discuss and share their practical experiences focusing on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors.
The high-level conference will be running under the theme: ESG: Driving the Sustainability Agenda.
While addressing journalists in Kampala, Jane Okot P’ Bitek Langoya, Chairperson, ICSA Uganda – East Africa Region said the conference will tackle topics centered especially around Environmental, Social and Governance, especially at a time when several corporate organizations are facing increasing pressure to conduct their operations in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.
“ESG is a system for how to measure the sustainability of a company or investment in three specific categories: environmental, social, and governance. Socially responsible investing, ethical investing, sustainable investing, and impact investing are more general terms,” she said.
Langoya revealed that one of the major objectives of the conference is to sensitize people on how important environmental protection and conservation among others is to the businesses in the country.
“The conference will guide participants on the ‘must-dos’ in relation to the ESG concept and further equip the participants with tools to further the ESG agenda,” she said, noting that experts will present on the ESG Concept including giving practical tips for developing the ESG strategies.
ESG concept means using Environmental, Social, and Governance factors to evaluate companies and countries on how far advanced they are with sustainability.
According to experts, organizations that integrate ESG into their business and strategies have higher performance and requires organizations to balance their current requirements for operating their businesses in a manner that does not compromise the requirements for future generations,” she revealed.
Mr. Peter Kyambadde, partner tax & Regulatory Services KPMG Uganda said KPMG recognizes that the world’s issues will not be solved by any one organization alone, which is why the global organization is building on its collaboration with external organizations.
Through alliances with ICSA, KPMG is co-creating new tools and solutions that will provide critical insights based on data that clients can use to map their ESG journeys and implement vital changes to meet their commitments.
KPMG is a global network of professional services firms with over 135,000 people working together to deliver value in more than 140 countries. It draws on its deep industry experience to provide Audit, Tax, and Advisory services.
Other sponsors of the event include the Vision Group, Centenary Bank, and Stanbic Bank.
For physical attendance, participants will be charged Shs 200,000, exhibition Shs. 300,000 while online participants will be Shs120,000.
