The Pearl Initiative and Tamer Group engage with Hult-Dubai

The Pearl Initiative and Tamer Group engage with Hult-Dubai

- In the 2021 ESG Global Survey, 45% of institutional investors say their ESG capabilities are deeply embedded throughout their organisation.

- Underlining the need for corporate governance, 86% of large companies believe that increased regulation would help strengthen and accelerate the implementation of their own ESG strategies.

Sharjah: The Pearl Initiative, a business-led non-profit organisation focused on promoting corporate accountability in the Gulf region's private sector, recently held a Business Pledge session on Business Sustainability and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) at the Hult International Business School in Dubai. Delivering the session alongside corporate partner, Tamer Group, a family-run Saudi healthcare and wellness company, the Pearl Initiative engaged with more than 40 post-graduate MIB and MBA students to highlight the importance of corporate governance as a key driver of competitiveness, job creation, and sustainable economic growth.

Delivered by Wasif Syed Muhammad, Chief Risk & Compliance Officer at Tamer Group, the session focused on raising awareness among students on the importance of incorporating ESG practices into business strategy and operations, to ensure sustainable and responsible growth for companies in the Gulf region. Praising the students’ enthusiasm, Wasif said, "It was great to share practical insights with students on how we, as businesses, can