TTSE joins UN Sustainable Stock Exchange

COMMITTING to promote responsible investment and sustainable finance, the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange Ltd (TTSE) has become the newest stock entity to join the United Nations Sustainable Stock Exchanges (UNSSE) initiative.

In a release on July 16, TTSE CEO Eva Mitchell said, "Joining the UNSSE initiative demonstrates our commitment to advancing the exchange towards sustainable practices and platforms in environmental, social and governance.

"This will be possible with access to the excellent work of the UNSSE initiative and collaboration with other exchanges.

"As the only exchange in the TT, one of the small island developing states in the Caribbean, we have a pivotal role in the economic well-being of our nation and are committed to supporting sustainable financing initiatives in our region."

Membership in the UNSSE initiative provides TTSE with direct access to a global platform of resources, best practices and collaboration opportunities with over 130 stock exchanges worldwide.

TTSE said joining the UNSSE affirms its dedication to supporting sustainable economic growth and enabling the local capital market to play a central role in the transition to a more sustainable and inclusive economy.

It said it looks forward to partnering with stakeholders across TT and the region, the release added.