Policy and insights report
ACCA's latest report shows why sustainability is essential for Pakistan’s economic future
Sustainable business is no longer optional, it’s imperative. This joint report by ACCA and the Pakistan Business Council (PBC) makes a compelling case for embedding sustainability into Pakistan’s investment and business landscape.
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 covered include:
- 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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Policy and insights report
"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
