When it comes to pioneering green climate initiatives, many Caribbean companies have already baked Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) approaches into the ethos and culture of their organisations. ESG has emerged as a critical framework for evaluating a company’s sustainability and societal impact, it represents a company’s commitment to responsible business practices.
ESG is not the latest framework for solving the climate crisis, it has, however, gained significant traction globally, especially within the Caribbean region recently as companies look to encourage sustainable development. This theme was discussed extensively in April during the Island Finance Forum 2023, a free virtual event that brought together senior financiers, development partners, and regulators to address the unique financial challenges faced by global island communities, aiming to highlight solutions for sustainable economic recovery and inclusive growth in a post-pandemic world through interactive sessions, networking opportunities, and showcasing the economic opportunities of investing and ESG in the sustainability sector.
Virtual event: As every year, Island Innovation’s flagship event, the Virtual Island Summit will gather over 100 speakers and 10,000 attendees (policymakers, academics, NGO leaders, entrepreneurs, etc), from around the world, to share their expertise on topics pertinent to island communities.