Bank CenterCredit Holds ESG Seminar for Corporate Customers
On October 4, 2024, Bank CenterCredit, in partnership with "Ernst & Young Advisory Services" (EY), hosted a seminar for large corporate customers focused on raising awareness of ESG and sustainable development. The event, held at The Ritz-Carlton Almaty, brought together around 100 participants.
Nurlan Shegebayev, Vice President and Member of the Management Board of Bank CenterCredit JSC, opened the event with a welcoming speech, emphasizing the importance of ESG for business and sharing the bank's sustainability achievements.
“In recent years, sustainable development issues have become key issues in the global economy. Implementation of ESG principles is not only our contribution to the future of society and the environment, but also a strategic necessity for every company striving for long-term and successful development,” noted Nurlan Shegebayev.
Arnur Ibraev, Director of Sustainable Development at Bank CenterCredit, also provided a detailed overview of the key results of the ESG transformation of JSC Bank CenterCredit, including the first climate strategy among Central Asian banks, the bank’s inaugural sustainable development report, and a high ESG rating from the international agency S&P Global CSA. In addition, upcoming changes related to sustainable development and their impact on working with customers and partners were highlighted, as well as the importance of meeting the new expectations of the financial sector in the context of ESG.
«Our Company was delighted to participate in the workshop by sharing our ESG achievements. We believe that organizing such events highlighting the importance of ESG agenda for businesses is a great initiative as it enhances ESG maturity and allows sharing our own experiences and latest trends in sustainability. Companies can use the knowledge gained to prepare for future ESG requirements and expectations of the financial sector», - shared his opinion Timur Mursalimov, Head of ESG Department of JSC AK Altynalmas. Being one of the largest gold mining companies in Kazakhstan, JSC “AK Altynalmas” actively implements best practices in the field of environmental protection, social responsibility and corporate governance.
Experts from EY, who contributed to the development of Bank CenterCredit's climate strategy, presented an overview of global and Kazakhstani ESG trends. They addressed ESG risk management, sustainable finance, and discussed the importance of non-financial disclosure and obtaining ESG ratings—key factors for companies striving to meet modern standards.
"As a representative of Ecolean Kazakhstan, a company producing recyclable packaging and actively supporting sustainability initiatives, I was very interested in attending the seminar. As customers of Bank CenterCredit, we appreciate the bank's efforts towards environmental protection and sustainable business. It is particularly encouraging to see the bank taking real steps in this direction. We look forward to learning more about future initiatives that can support the development of this area and understanding the benefits it can bring to our company," a representative of Ecolean Kazakhstan shared her impressions about the seminar.
The event clearly showed participants how the implementation of sustainable business practices helps companies adapt to new sustainability trends and comply with regulatory requirements. It is important to note that Bank CenterCredit was one of the first to hold such an event, contributing to the ESG maturity of its clients and the sustainable development of the entire business community.
License No. 1.2.25/195/34 dated February 3, 2020, issued by the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Regulation and Development of Financial Market