'Together for Climate' held in Ctg

To foster environmental sustainability in Chattogram and address the urgent challenges of climate change, the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) and The Chittagong Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCCI) jointly organised the 'Together for Climate' initiative on Wednesday, says a press release.

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, featuring panel discussions, brought together individual, communities and organisations from across the globe to work collectively towards a greener and more sustainable future for generations to come.

CCCI President Mahbubul Alam delivered the inauguration speech, followed by a video message from Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Md Shahab Uddin.

Yuji Ando, Country Representative of JETRO Bangladesh, also spoke while Ian J Tandy, Head of Global Trade & Receivables Finance, South & South East Asia, HSBC, presented a keynote speech.

During the event, Md Mahbub ur Rahman, Chief Executive Officer, HSBC Bangladesh, imparted his insights on adapting sustainable practices and transformations.

Md. Showkat Ali Chowdhury, Chairmanof ABC Group; Mohammad Zahirul Islam; Director of PHP Group; and Engr. AKM Fazlullah, Managing Director of Chattogram WASA, also shared their valuable perspectives.

Later, a panel discussion titled 'Transitioning to Sustainable Business Practices' was held, attended 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; ABM 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.