The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) and the Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry, jointly hosted ‘Together for Climate’, an initiative dedicated to address the pressing challenges of climate change and fostering environmental sustainability in Chattogram on Wednesday.
Being situated on the Bay of Bengal, Chattogram is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.
The city’s geographical location, combined with its dense population makes it highly susceptible to various climate-related challenges.
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HSBC with the initiative ‘Together for Climate’ aims to play a transformative role in creating a sustainable future for its customers, employees and the community it serves.
The event brought together individual, communities, organisations and governments from all corners of the globe to work collectively towards a greener and more sustainable future for generations to come.
It included panel discussions to drive Sustainable Business Practices and speeches from key stakeholders.
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It also showcased some notable progress in Chattogram by the key industry sectors.
The event began with an inauguration speech from Mahbubul Alam, President of the Chittagong Chamber of Commerce & Industry, succeeded by a video message from Md. Shahab Uddin, M.P., Minister of Environment, Forest & Climate Change. Valuable remarks with the attendees was shared by Yuji Ando, Country Representative of JETRO Bangladesh , followed by a key note speech from Ian J Tandy, Head of Global Trade & Receivables Finance, South & South East Asia, HSBC.
During the event Md Mahbub ur Rahman, Chief Executive Officer, HSBC Bangladesh imparted his insights on adapting sustainable practices and transformations with the audience.
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Md. Showkat Ali Chowdhury, Chairman of ABC Group; Mohammad Zahirul Islam; Director of PHP Group & Engr. AKM Fazlullah, Managing Director of Chattogram WASA also shared their valuable perspectives.
A Panel Discussion was held titled ‘Transitioning to Sustainable Business Practices’ which was participated by Stuart E Rogers, Regional Head of International Markets, Commercial Banking, Asia-Pacific HSBC; Md. Zaved Akhter, CEO & MD of Unilever Bangladesh; Aameir Ali Hussain, Managing Director of BSRM group; A.B.M. Zahurul Huda, Executive Director, Bangladesh Bank, Chattogram and Hillol Biswas, Director Environment Department, Chattogram. The session was moderated by Gerard Haughey, Head of Wholesale Banking, HSBC Bangladesh.