Scale Up Forum – ESG & Sustainability – 6th November 2024

JOIN US TO LEARN HOW ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL & GOVERNANCE
STRATEGIES CAN SUPPORT YOUR BUSINESS GROWTH

Wednesday 6 November 2024 | 4.00pm – 6.00pm
Bright Building, Manchester Science Park | Pencroft Way, Manchester. M15 6GZ

The University of Manchester invites you to a dynamic and informative networking event centred around the
importance and benefits of incorporating sustainability into your business through a tailored ESG strategy. This
event is best suited for business leaders with an established product, service, or business who are looking to
scale and grow. Join us to discover how to align sustainability goals with your business objectives and explore
practical steps to enhance your organization’s growth and impact.

Agenda

• Speakers

Ismail Ertürk
Senior Lecturer at Alliance Manchester Business School, is
an expert in banking and financial innovation. With extensive
international advisory experience, he will speak on ESG and
responsible finance, drawing on his research in financialization
and corporate governance.

Azhar Quaiyoom
Director & CEO of Qsustain and a Chartered Engineering
professional, will discuss “Growing a Green Business:
Profit and Purpose.” With expertise in sustainability and
decarbonisation in the rail sector, Azhar will share insights
on tackling industry challenges, innovative solutions, and the
future of green business.

The Business Engagement & Knowledge Exchange team
at The University of Manchester will highlight the support
available for enhancing ESG initiatives and share details about
upcoming events focused on ESG.

Jennifer O’Brien
Academic Lead for Sustainability Teaching and Learning at The University of Manchester, runs the University Living Lab, and will join us to share how this initiative helps to develop student research projects in partnership with external organisations, to help them meet their sustainability goals in line with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

• Round Room Question & Answer session

Reserve your place:
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