Lok Jack business school, Trinidad and Tobago chamber host ESG conference

The UWI Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business (UWI-ALJGSB) will host a two-day conference and workshop on environmental, social and governance (ESG) on July 12-13.

The event is in partnership with the TT Chamber of Industry and Commerce. Its theme is – The Power of ESG: Driving Positive Change and Impact.

Businesses must respond to an urgent call for commitment to sustainability and inclusive approaches in their business models. ESG factors are increasingly important to investors, customers, and other stakeholders. ESG, which stands for environmental, social, and governance, is a framework for evaluating how companies manage their environmental, social, and governance performance.

The two-day event will feature presentations by leading international experts on ESG, including Rosalind Kainyah, Lincoln Smith, Siemens Gamesa, Harry Brunt, and Chris Lewis, EY UK and Maria Daniel, EY TT. The speakers will discuss the latest trends in ESG, the benefits of ESG for businesses and the challenges of implementing ESG programmes.

Inclusive of a hands-on interactive workshop on how to develop and implement an ESG strategy for your business, participants will be led by international experts who will assist them with implementing their new knowledge in their organisation.

The event will take place on July 12 at the Hilton Trinidad, Port of Spain and on July 13 at the Lok Jack GSB campus, Mt Hope. The event is open to all Caribbean businesses and organisations interested in learning more about ESG. Registration is now open, and more information can be provided by contacting the Conferencing Unit at (868) 299-0218 ext 9200 or email conferencing@lokjackgsb.edu.tt.