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Practical training on IFRS S1 & S2 for sustainability and climate-related reporting in Pakistan.

Outline

• Introduction to IFRS S1 and S2 and Pakistan’s regulatory transition
• Core sustainability disclosures, materiality, and SASB metrics
• Climate risks, GHG emissions, and scenario analysis under IFRS S2
• Integrating sustainability and climate disclosures with financial reporting

Faculty

Ms. Fauzia Safdar Khan is a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) and an associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). She holds an MBA in sustainability from the University of Leicester. Currently, Ms. Khan is serving as the Director of Sustainability and Climate at Crowe Pakistan (Crowe Hussain Chaudhury & Co.) She has been instrumental in spearheading a diverse range of projects across various industries. Her primary area of expertise revolves around sustainability reporting, strategic planning and development, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, carbon offsetting strategies, SBTi target-setting processes, policy formulation, and creating comprehensive environmental, social and governance ESG strategies aligned with organizational objectives. She is adept at managing the entire process - from commitment to disclosure - with utmost diligence and professionalism.

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About Course

This module builds on a foundational understanding of ESG principles and introduces ESG target-setting best practices. Participants will learn how to develop a baseline for an ESG indicator and set bold, measurable targets aligned with broader organizational goals and frameworks. An introductory ESG course covering materiality assessment and ESG disclosure best practices will be a prerequisite for this module.

Outline

• How to develop a baseline for an ESG indicator (two examples one each for an E and S factor)
• Importance of aligning targets to a framework or bigger commitment like SBTi, NDCs.
• Importance of setting ambitious, bold targets
• Importance of setting measurable, time-bound / period-based targets
• Key insights / critical success factors for successful target achievement

Faculty

 

Maha Qasim is the CEO of Zero-Point Partners, an advisory & consulting firm focused on enabling the transition to a sustainable economy. With over 16 years of experience in environmental management, ESG strategy & disclosure and climate finance, Maha specializes in sustainability strategy advisory, capacity-building and program implementation. She has advised on sustainability initiatives for banking & financial institutions, fertilizer, steel, power generation, textile and FMCG companies.

Previously, Maha served as Country Advisor, Pakistan, to the world’s largest philanthropic foundation – working with program teams to develop a coordinated donor-government strategy, and cultivating partnerships to advance strategic goals.

She serves on the Board of the Global Youth Leadership Center (GYLC) – an international nonprofit that aims to expand youth’s knowledge about climate science, build their leadership skills, and engage them with climate action. She is a founding member of the Leadership Council of the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network – Pakistan.

Maha has a Master’s in Environmental Management from the Yale School of Environment and a BSE in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Princeton University.

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'A good ESG strategy is embedded into the company strategy and is an integral basis of company's key decisions and actions'

Outline

• Understand why an ESG Strategy is critical for businesses
• Learn what are key elements of a good ESG Strategy
• Discuss examples of good ESG Strategy formulation
• Deep dive into stakeholder engagement process
• Learn about key factors of an ESG strategic action plan

Faculty

Memosh Khawaja is the President and CEO of Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance.

He has more than 14 years of international corporate business leadership experience, as a global business steering director based out of Germany and as Managing Director Middle East for Henkel KGaA, and as CEO for Haleeb Foods in Pakistan. He started his professional career with Unilever in Pakistan.

Memosh has a board designation on Climate Change (CCB.D) and ESG (GCB.D) and has also advised on strategy and sustainability for the corporate sector. He also serves as a non-executive independent director on local and international boards.

Memosh is an MBA from Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) and has obtained executive leadership training in strategy and innovation from the MIT Sloan school of Management.

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The Environmental and Social Risk management Course offers a comprehensive understanding of Environment and Social Risk Management, covering ESG fundamentals, risk assessment, mitigation strategies, and embedding ESG into organizational practices for effective management.

Outline

• Learn to identify and assess environmental and social risks.
• Develop and implement plans to mitigate identified risks.
• Learn to integrate ESG risk into corporate risk management process.
• Practice and learn through international recommended guidelines.

Faculty

Ms. Zehra Aneek is a sustainability and climate professional with 23 years of experience, She leads EY Ford Rhodes' Sustainability and Climate Change unit.  Her expertise spans Sustainability Strategy, ESG due diligence, Clean Technology Transition, Climate Adaptation and Mitigation, Energy Efficiency, Enterprise Risk Management, Social Impact Valuation, and Circular Economy.

Ms. Atiya Irfan Dossa is a Director in Business Consulting and is based in our Karachi (Pakistan) Office. She has been with the firm more than 20 years. Over the last 16 years Atiya has been involved in delivering risk management and consulting services to clients from the Financial Services industry (Banking sector in particular) in Pakistan. Prior to that, she has worked in EY’s Assurance service line for 4 years performing statutory audits in the Financial Services industry.

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About Course

This module builds on a foundational understanding of ESG principles and introduces ESG target-setting best practices. Participants will learn how to develop a baseline for an ESG indicator and set bold, measurable targets aligned with broader organizational goals and frameworks. An introductory ESG course covering materiality assessment and ESG disclosure best practices will be a prerequisite for this module.

Outline

• How to develop a baseline for an ESG indicator (two examples one each for an E and S factor)
• Importance of aligning targets to a framework or bigger commitment like SBTi, NDCs.
• Importance of setting ambitious, bold targets
• Importance of setting measurable, time-bound / period-based targets
• Key insights / critical success factors for successful target achievement

Faculty

 

Maha Qasim is the CEO of Zero-Point Partners, an advisory & consulting firm focused on enabling the transition to a sustainable economy. With over 16 years of experience in environmental management, ESG strategy & disclosure and climate finance, Maha specializes in sustainability strategy advisory, capacity-building and program implementation. She has advised on sustainability initiatives for banking & financial institutions, fertilizer, steel, power generation, textile and FMCG companies.

Previously, Maha served as Country Advisor, Pakistan, to the world’s largest philanthropic foundation – working with program teams to develop a coordinated donor-government strategy, and cultivating partnerships to advance strategic goals.

She serves on the Board of the Global Youth Leadership Center (GYLC) – an international nonprofit that aims to expand youth’s knowledge about climate science, build their leadership skills, and engage them with climate action. She is a founding member of the Leadership Council of the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network – Pakistan.

Maha has a Master’s in Environmental Management from the Yale School of Environment and a BSE in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Princeton University.

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Tracking Scope 3: managing value chain emissions.

Outline

• Introduction to Scope 3 Emissions and its categories
• Calculation methods of Scope 3
• Mapping and screening of Scope 3 Activities
• Collection of Data for Scope 3
• Reporting of Scope 3 emissions

Faculty

Ms. Fauzia Safdar Khan is a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) and an associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). She holds an MBA in sustainability from the University of Leicester. Currently, Ms. Khan is serving as the Director of Sustainability and Climate at Crowe Pakistan (Crowe Hussain Chaudhury & Co.) She has been instrumental in spearheading a diverse range of projects across various industries. Her primary area of expertise revolves around sustainability reporting, strategic planning and development, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, carbon offsetting strategies, SBTi target-setting processes, policy formulation, and creating comprehensive environmental, social and governance ESG strategies aligned with organizational objectives. She is adept at managing the entire process - from commitment to disclosure - with utmost diligence and professionalism.

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About Course

Tracking Scope 3: managing value chain emissions.

Outline

• Introduction to Scope 3 Emissions and its categories
• Calculation methods of Scope 3
• Mapping and screening of Scope 3 Activities
• Collection of Data for Scope 3
• Reporting of Scope 3 emissions

Faculty

Ms. Fauzia Safdar Khan is a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) and an associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). She holds an MBA in sustainability from the University of Leicester. Currently, Ms. Khan is serving as the Director of Sustainability and Climate at Crowe Pakistan (Crowe Hussain Chaudhury & Co.) She has been instrumental in spearheading a diverse range of projects across various industries. Her primary area of expertise revolves around sustainability reporting, strategic planning and development, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, carbon offsetting strategies, SBTi target-setting processes, policy formulation, and creating comprehensive environmental, social and governance ESG strategies aligned with organizational objectives. She is adept at managing the entire process - from commitment to disclosure - with utmost diligence and professionalism.

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About Course

Workforce wellbeing is crucial to sustaining high productivity levels within any organization. When employees are physically, mentally, and emotionally healthy, they are more engaged, motivated, and efficient in their roles. Wellbeing programs that focus on work-life balance, mental health support, and physical wellness not only enhance job satisfaction but also reduce absenteeism and turnover rates. Ultimately, a well-cared-for workforce is more resilient, innovative, and productive, driving the organization towards its goals with greater effectiveness.

Learning Outcome

1. Strengthened Strategic Oversight

Critical HR metrics give board committees a clear, data-driven view of workforce trends, enabling them to oversee talent strategy, succession planning, culture, and leadership effectiveness with confidence.

2. Enhanced Governance and Accountability

Standardized metrics—such as those from ISO 30414:2025—allow boards to evaluate HR performance objectively, set expectations for management, and ensure accountability for human capital decisions.

3. Improved Risk Management

Human capital risks such as turnover, skills gaps, culture failures, compliance breaches, or workplace safety issues become visible early. This empowers committees to intervene proactively before risks escalate.

4. Better Alignment with ESG and Regulatory Requirements

Critical HR metrics support transparent ESG reporting and align with global standards (ISSB, ESRS, GRI, ISO 30414). This strengthens investor confidence and meets growing regulatory expectations for human capital disclosure.

5. Superior Long-Term Value Creation

By linking workforce investment to productivity, innovation, and financial outcomes, HR metrics help boards ensure that people-related decisions drive sustainable growth, competitiveness, and stakeholder trust.

Faculty

Zahid Mubarik is an internationally acclaimed thinker, writer, speaker, and thought leader on strategic human resource management. He is the CEO of HR Metrics and founder and president of SHRM Forum Pakistan. He has the honor of being the only HR leader from Asia to become a member of ISO Geneva Technical Committee 260 for Developing Global HR Standards. The Committee initially comprised of 11 leading countries, including USA, UK, France, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland, Austria, Norway, Netherlands, Portugal, and Pakistan.

 
He served as a global Convener of HR Metrics Standards ISO TC 260 leading 31 countries. He also led Pakistan in ISO HR standards development meetings in Washington, London, Melbourne, Rotterdam, Paris, Singapore, Bali and Montreal. Zahid has a knack for aligning workforce productivity optimization metrics through alignment with organizational strategy. He has the honor of being distinguished speaker in in-person international conferences on people analytics in Las Vegas, Beijing, Moscow, Baku, Hanoi, Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Zahid served as member of Pakistan Stock Exchange Task Force on ESG Disclosure.

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Learn why ESG integration is critical to long term corporate value creation’

Outline

• Overview of ISO 450001: Occupational Health and Safety Management System
• Understanding ESG and its importance in modern business practices.
• How ISO 45001 supports ESG goals.
• Key components of ISO 450001
• Case study: Implementing ISO 45001 in Developing country 

Faculty

Talha Bin Hamid is a Chartered Accountant and Certified Internal Auditor; over a career spanning over 2 decades, his focus has been enterprise risk management and internal audit where he has gained keen insight into operational aspects of organizations. 

About Course

The Board and Executive Management must make AI governance a cornerstone of their AI strategy to mitigate risks, ensure ethical AI, bolster reputation, gain a competitive edge, and create sustainable long-term value.

 

Outline

• Overview of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Generative Artificial Intelligence related Applications & Real-world examples
• Building Blocks of Artificial Intelligence
• Present day Artificial Intelligence concerns, Bias and Ethics
• Regulatory, Governance and ESG in the context of Artificial Intelligence
• Operationalizing Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence

Faculty

Naushad Siddiqui is a seasoned cybersecurity and technology risk professional with over 28 years of global experience. He has successfully led large-scale initiatives in information security, IT governance, and technology risk across the financial services, energy, and consulting sectors. 

With a proven track record of designing and managing enterprise-wide security programs, Naushad specializes in developing cybersecurity strategies that align with business objectives. His expertise spans regulatory compliance, cyber risk management, incident response, and business continuity planning. 

An ISACA/APMG-accredited trainer for globally recognized certifications including CISA, CRISC, and CET, Naushad has trained and mentored professionals worldwide. He is known for bridging strategic vision with practical execution, helping organizations build resilient security capabilities and future-ready risk functions.

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Practical training on IFRS S1 for sustainability and climate-related reporting in Pakistan.

Outline

• Introduction to IFRS S1 and Pakistan’s regulatory transition
• Core sustainability disclosures, materiality, and SASB metrics
• Climate risks, GHG emissions, and scenario analysis under IFRS S1
• Integrating sustainability and climate disclosures with financial reporting

Faculty

Ms. Fauzia Safdar Khan is a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) and an associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). She holds an MBA in sustainability from the University of Leicester. Currently, Ms. Khan is serving as the Director of Sustainability and Climate at Crowe Pakistan (Crowe Hussain Chaudhury & Co.) She has been instrumental in spearheading a diverse range of projects across various industries. Her primary area of expertise revolves around sustainability reporting, strategic planning and development, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, carbon offsetting strategies, SBTi target-setting processes, policy formulation, and creating comprehensive environmental, social and governance ESG strategies aligned with organizational objectives. She is adept at managing the entire process - from commitment to disclosure - with utmost diligence and professionalism.

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Participants will be introduced to the concept of carbon offsets and carbon trading. They will learn about different types of carbon offsets and how they can be used to decarbonize a company's last mile emissions and meet net-zero targets through select case studies.

Outline

• What is a carbon offset?
• Difference between carbon credits and carbon offsets
• Introduction to carbon markets (voluntary and compliance markets)
• The roles of key participants in voluntary carbon markets and how they interact with one another
• Delta Blue Carbon case study example

Faculty

 

Maha Qasim is the CEO of Zero-Point Partners, an advisory & consulting firm focused on enabling the transition to a sustainable economy. With over 16 years of experience in environmental management, ESG strategy & disclosure and climate finance, Maha specializes in sustainability strategy advisory, capacity-building and program implementation. She has advised on sustainability initiatives for banking & financial institutions, fertilizer, steel, power generation, textile and FMCG companies.

Previously, Maha served as Country Advisor, Pakistan, to the world’s largest philanthropic foundation – working with program teams to develop a coordinated donor-government strategy, and cultivating partnerships to advance strategic goals.

She serves on the Board of the Global Youth Leadership Center (GYLC) – an international nonprofit that aims to expand youth’s knowledge about climate science, build their leadership skills, and engage them with climate action. She is a founding member of the Leadership Council of the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network – Pakistan.

Maha has a Master’s in Environmental Management from the Yale School of Environment and a BSE in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Princeton University.

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Master the essentials of ethics, from understanding and documenting organizational standards to navigating board-level challenges and constructing robust ethical decision-making frameworks.

Outline

• Understanding ethics
• Appreciating the role of the board in formulating the organisation’s values and ethical standards
• Identifying the different realms of ethical challenges that directors face
• Documentation of an organisation’s ethical standards
• Comprehending and being able to construct the ethical decision-making framework

Faculty

Faisal Anwar is a senior management consultant and trainer with diverse experience spanning over 30 years with top-notch multinational banks, i.e., RBS, ABN AMRO, Bank of America, and HBL as well as a multilateral development bank, ECO Trade & Development Bank, at its headquarters in Istanbul, Turkey. He has held top management positions such as: Executive Director & COO-Pakistan at ABN AMRO/RBS with oversight responsibility for shared services, i.e., Operations, Admin, IT, Legal & Compliance, HR, ORM, and Finance; and Chief Compliance Officer & Head of Global Compliance Group at HBL.

Faisal holds a B. Com (Gold Medalist) Degree from University of the Punjab, Pakistan; BBA (with distinction) from University of Oklahoma, USA; and MBA from University of Texas, USA. He is a Certified Director under the Code of Corporate Governance of SECP; attended Quest-Masterclass Course on “Corporate Governance & Director Duties Excellence”, at Singapore; and holds the CCEP-I  qualification from SCCE USA.

About Course

Participants will be introduced to the concept of carbon offsets and carbon trading. They will learn about different types of carbon offsets and how they can be used to decarbonize a company's last mile emissions and meet net-zero targets through select case studies.

Outline

• What is a carbon offset?
• Difference between carbon credits and carbon offsets
• Introduction to carbon markets (voluntary and compliance markets)
• The roles of key participants in voluntary carbon markets and how they interact with one another
• Delta Blue Carbon case study example

Faculty

 

Maha Qasim is the CEO of Zero-Point Partners, an advisory & consulting firm focused on enabling the transition to a sustainable economy. With over 16 years of experience in environmental management, ESG strategy & disclosure and climate finance, Maha specializes in sustainability strategy advisory, capacity-building and program implementation. She has advised on sustainability initiatives for banking & financial institutions, fertilizer, steel, power generation, textile and FMCG companies.

Previously, Maha served as Country Advisor, Pakistan, to the world’s largest philanthropic foundation – working with program teams to develop a coordinated donor-government strategy, and cultivating partnerships to advance strategic goals.

She serves on the Board of the Global Youth Leadership Center (GYLC) – an international nonprofit that aims to expand youth’s knowledge about climate science, build their leadership skills, and engage them with climate action. She is a founding member of the Leadership Council of the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network – Pakistan.

Maha has a Master’s in Environmental Management from the Yale School of Environment and a BSE in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Princeton University.

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