NSE, GRI, Dangote Cement Host Sustainability Forum for Stakeholders

The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) in partnership with Dangote Cement Plc and Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) held a capacity development workshop on sustainability value proposition and reporting for accountants, financial analysts and communication practitioners last Thursday in Lagos.

According to the NSE, the workshop, driven by the need to demonstrate the relationship between financial and nonfinancial functions and the strong synergy between the two in achieving business continuity, brought together over 70 participants from the media, accounting communities. Divisional Speaking and Head, at the investment Shared event, Services, NSE, Bola Adeeko, said: “We recognise that sustainability should not be separate from core business strategy as it involves operating in a way that takes full account of an organisation’s impact on the planet, its people and the future. At the NSE, we continually seek innovative initiatives to build competence for businesses within our ecosystem. This workshop is designed to help accountants, financial analysts and communication practitioners respond to new demands resulting from changes in the way value businesses creation.” now define Also speaking, Group Chief Sustainability and Governance, Dangote Industries Limited, Dr. Ndidi Nnoli, said: “Our work in Dangote Cement Plc showcases the importance of mainstreaming sustainability as the key to engendering holistic business impact, innovation and value creation. The workshop, scheduled during the United Nations 74th General Assembly, supports the implementation of SDGs in Africa by establishing the positive correlation between financial and non-financial (ESG) functions and the potential synergy between responsible business growth and sustainable development.”