KARACHI: UN Global Compact Network Pakistan (UN GCNP) organized Business Talk SDGs Meeting on elevating ambition for greater collective action on the sustainable development goals which was hosted by Artistic Milliner, Entrepreneurs, stakeholders and representatives from various organizations learned about SDGs, their targets and how they can embed them in their normal business practices to achieve the Global 2030 Agenda. The agenda focused on shaping and empowering businesses to be competitive in a global market. Majyd Aziz, President UN GCNP, who was the Chief Guest, appreciated the initiatives of Artistic Milliners and called upon the private sector to join the Network in promoting UNGC principles and SDGs. He added that there is a need to improve efforts, effectiveness and drive to achieve SDG. There is an imperative need to create a more predictable and dynamic architecture so that businesses are at a vantage position. He advised businesses to sincerely pledge to attain SDG at an enterprise level.

Majyd Aziz also said that enterprises must align their corporate strategy with all 17 SDGs. He further advised that enterprises must invest in green technology, renewable energy, and green TVET. Fasihul Karim Siddiqi, Executive Director UN GCNP in his opening remarks thanked Artistic Milliners for hosting the meeting and appreciated it for promoting its extraordinary commitment to SDGs. He was very optimistic about the implementation of Vision 2030 by Artistic Milliners. He also urged the need for collaborative efforts between organizations to achieve the 2030 SDG Agenda.

“We are thought leaders when it comes to Sustainability, Diversity and Women Empowerment in the industry. Climate change and the devastation it causes matter to our country and our businesses as well. The business case for action is clear. Achieving this goal by 2030 will reap many benefits, including a lower operational cost, greater resilience in terms of energy supply and a closer relationship with customers. Minimizing our environmental impact while continuing to grow the business is our core focus of work.” Ms. Mehak Masood, Head of Sustainability and ESG Artistic Milliners said in her presentation.

Published in The Daily National Courier, February, 08 2023

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