Overview

Rapid globalisation over the last hundred years has led to expedited economic growth across the world. With the movement of raw materials, goods, services and people becoming easier, markets across the globe are now one. This phenomenon has caused several economic disruptions having an immense impact on the concept of community, culture, business, finance and overall human life. The world has undergone a few industrial revolutions in a short span, businesses have grown at accelerated rates focusing on growing profits without much emphasis on the impact their activities have on the health of the planet.

The Paris Agreement signed in 2016, was the first time in history when the actual deteriorating health of our planet was highlighted to the world. Ever since sustainability has been the biggest disruptor for businesses across the world, with large conglomerates racing to prove their commitment to reversing the ill-effects of climate change.  Moreover 66% of companies have committed to reducing their carbon emissions, however, the reality is far from the promised numbers; with only 20% having implemented initiatives to keep up with their goals.

To keep up with their commitments organizations need to recognize that sustainable transformation requires a deep understanding of the emerging trends with regards to technology, customers’ and stakeholders’ expectations. Rapidly evolving technology and innovative business models are making the economics of sustainability more viable. To create actual competitive advantage, companies must simultaneously focus on integrating environmental, social and governance factors to all aspects of their business operations.

The first step towards driving sustainable transformation is emphasizing on decarbonisation and ensuring that a business can reduce its overall carbon footprint. To effectively decarbonise operations, companies need to invest in tracking data across different business units and geographies to evaluate their environmental footprint. Implementing clean technology and renewable energy sources while working towards optimising and minimising usage of resources wherever possible is key. Understanding the impact across the value chain and how to reduce emissions while managing unknowns and trying to reduce the overall environmental impact over a long run are some important ways in which an organisation can strive for decarbonization

With both, public and private sector working hand in to support sustainable transformation and making the overall economy green. The 2nd edition of Sustainable Transformation Summit UAE taking place on 19 – 20 November 2024 in Dubai, comes at a propitious time to discuss important topics like climate change, mitigation, sustainable financing strategies, ESG and many more! The event promises to be a melting pot for the movers and shakers from government entities, manufacturing, shipping and logistics, retail, energy and infrastructure involved in greening the environment.

• Discover the latest technological innovation to help decarbonise and eventually lead to a green economy
• Learn about new policies and regulations from relevant government entities
• Recognise the real time consequences of climate change on economies and environments
• Comprehend what real time targets on scope 3 emissions and how they can be tackled
• Understand how organisations and individuals need to take responsibility for climate action
• Gain insight around policies and frameworks being implemented to help support actions being taken against the ill-effects of climate change
• Evaluate the importance and impact of SME’s in achieving net-zero
• Discuss the impact of supply chains to carbon emissions
• In-depth insights around hot topics of the hour like green/sustainable investments, ESG reporting, industrial decarbonisation, alternate sources of energy etc.
• Understand the importance of striking a balance between being profitable and sustainable as a business
• Interactive exchange of idea around the omnipresent challenges and opportunities available around climate change in the region

If you have an exciting project, case-study, solution or service to share, or want to suggest a topic that should be addressed at the Conference, please email us on opportunities@acm-events.com