{"id":364356,"date":"2023-10-27T23:43:15","date_gmt":"2023-10-27T18:43:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=364356"},"modified":"2023-10-27T23:43:15","modified_gmt":"2023-10-27T18:43:15","slug":"secp-initiates-consultation-on-voluntary-esg-disclosure-guidelines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/secp-initiates-consultation-on-voluntary-esg-disclosure-guidelines\/","title":{"rendered":"SECP initiates consultation on voluntary ESG Disclosure Guidelines"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> ISLAMABAD<br \/>\nThe Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan(SECP) has issued draft guidelines on ESG disclosures for consultation as part of its Environmental, Social and Governance(ESG) Regulatory Roadmap issued in June 2022.<br \/>\nThe guidelines have been prepared to encourage listed companies to enhance their ESG disclosures in a fair and transparent manner on voluntary basis. Since the guidelines are non-mandatory in nature, non-listed companies may also seek guidance from the draft guidelines for embarking on their journey towards adoption of ESG standards.<br \/>\nThe draft guidelines cover a wide range of topics under the E, S and G pillars including the recommended metrics related to climate change, Green House Gases emissions, energy usage, gender diversity, executive compensation, non-discrimination, health and safety, board diversity, incentivized pay and internal controls etc.<br \/>\nUnder the draft guidelines, the companies have the liberty to disclose their ESG performance by issuing a separate sustainability report, integrating it with the company\u2019s annual report or publishing it online on their website.<br \/>\nThe SECP is committed to promoting sustainable and responsible business practices in Pakistan and issuance of the draft ESG guidelines is a significant step forward in this direction. By improving ESG disclosures, the SECP aims to improve transparency in company\u2019s operations, promote sustainable business practices to reduce impact on environment and help investors make more informed investment decisions.<br \/>\nThe draft guidelines are available on SECP\u2019s website at https:\/\/www.secp.gov.pk\/document\/draft-guidelines-on-esg-disclosures-for-listed-companies\/?wpdmdl=49523&#038;refresh=653b690c40a041698392332 for seeking public comments and feedback. The feedback can be shared at esg@secp.gov.pk.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan(SECP) has issued draft guidelines on ESG disclosures for consultation as part of its Environmental, Social and Governance(ESG) Regulatory Roadmap issued in June 2022. The guidelines have been prepared to encourage listed companies to enhance their ESG disclosures in a fair and transparent manner on voluntary basis. 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