BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 12. Alongside the
official negotiations in the Blue Zone, the COP29 Green Zone,
overseen by the COP29 Presidency, continued its program of public
events on the second day. A joint panel discussion on corporate
sustainability, hosted by the COP29 Azerbaijan Operating Company
and Azerbaijan International Bank, COP29’s Principal Banking
Partner, took place on November 12, Trend reports.
The event, titled “Corporate Sustainability and Climate Action,”
focused on the crucial role of businesses in mitigating the impacts
of climate change and their efforts toward achieving global
net-zero carbon targets. Speakers included Samir Mammadov, United
Nations Global Compact representative; Taleh Tahirli, Deputy
Chairman of the Board and Chief Transformation Officer at ABB;
Kaushik Burman, CEO of Spiro; Tahir Gozel, President of Qarabag FK;
and Maria Peres, Lead Partner Brazil at GreenSpace Tech Hub by
Deloitte and Partner of Innovation and Ventures.
Panel discussions highlighted the sharing and integration of
best sustainability practices, strengthening efforts to combat
climate change, particularly given the private sector’s adoption of
sustainability principles as core business strategies.
Topics included the low-carbon transition, sustainable supply
chains, and green technology innovation. The event showcased
successful strategies and partnerships, encouraging companies to
integrate sustainability into their operations and demonstrate the
private sector’s power in building a sustainable future.
The Green Zone, attracting significant public interest on the
conference’s second day, featured a rich program of events. These
included discussions on the role of young women in combating
climate injustice in vulnerable communities; youth leadership in
biodiversity and climate action; the role of local communities in
biodiversity conservation; the importance of diverse perspectives
in climate action; and building synergies between climate and
nature. Local and international experts participated in these
events, organized by a variety of stakeholders.
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