Building a case for green business in Pakistan

At a glance

Explore the reasons why green business is so critical to Pakistan’s future
Read recommendations on how to push forward sustainable investiment in Pakistan
Get insights on why ESG reporting will strengthen your organisation

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ACCA

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Drawing on survey findings, expert interviews and roundtable insights, the report outlines strategic opportunities, emerging policy frameworks, and the enabling role of sustainability reporting.

Key themes

The case for sustainable investing and green business models
the role of capital markets and green finance
adoption of sustainability reporting frameworks, including IFRS S1 and S2
calls to action for investors, businesses and policymakers
the evolving regulatory landscape and practical success stories from Pakistan

Why it matters

Pakistan stands at a pivotal moment. Climate risks are escalating, yet opportunities for green growth, from clean energy to sustainable agriculture, are gaining traction.

With robust policy frameworks and investor interest on the rise, the time to act is now.

Download the full report to explore:

why sustainability is a business imperative
how ESG reporting strengthens long-term value creation
what investors, corporations and regulators must do next

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No one can do everything, but everyone can do something.

Helen Brand OBE

Chief Executive, ACCA

By providing a platform for engaging with these and other key questions, this report underscores the need to keep Pakistan’s sustainability agenda in focus and progressing.

Assad Hameed Khan

Head of ACCA Pakistan

The report calls on all stakeholders – corporates, investors, and regulators – to work together in mainstreaming sustainability.

Javed Kureishi

CEO, PBC