Manal Hassan

Manal is an AUC graduate major economics, she received numerous awards for her leadership, strategic thinking and achievements. Manal is also known for her passion for Sustainability and in 2017 and 2018 was awarded as one of the Top 50 women in Egypt. In 2022 was awarded Distinguished Alumni Volunteers Award by the American University in Cairo Given to alumni whose dedication and unprecedented contributions to their community and AUC embody the spirit of leadership and devotion to service. https://www.aucegypt.edu/news/auc-awards-13-alumni-2022-alumni-awards-ceremony In 2023 and 2024 was awarded top 100 Sustainability leader in MENA.in addition, in 2024, Forbes Sustainability leader on MENA https://www.forbesmiddleeast.com/lists/the-middle-easts-sustainable-leaders-2024/manal-hassan/ After 30 years of diverse experience, in 2017 She joined as the Group Chief Sustainability Officer of El Sewedy Electric and Vice Chairman, Elsewedy Electric Foundation. Manal set the sustainability/ESG strategy in the company aligned with the UNGC and Egypt vision for 2030 and delivered CSR and sustainability activities through a strong strategy integrated and aligned with the board vision. Elsewedy Electric is the first Egyptian company to report on the ESG in their sustainability report and to report in the Carbon Footprint report scope 1 – 2 and 3 showing the science based targets and climate change mitigation strategy to reach net zero by 2050. Also the first company in Egypt, Africa and the Middle East to obtain ISO 14067 for carbon footprint from TUV-Nord Germany. In 2022 Elsewedy Electric October dry port received EBRD Sustainability award. For all her efforts since 2017, in a remarkable achievement, ELSEWEDY ELECTRIC is the only Egyptian, African and Middle Eastern Engineering, Manufacturing & Technology Company on TIME 500- 2025 World's Best Companies for Sustainable Growth, underscoring our dedication and commitment to excellence and sustainability. This recognition is a testament to our mission of merging sustainability and innovation to drive a future fueled by progress and endless possibilities. The study focuses on three key dimensions: revenue growth, financial stability, and environmental impact, with only companies that transparently disclose their environmental data being considered for inclusion in the ranking. ELSEWEDY ELECTRIC's inclusion in this prestigious list highlights its unwavering commitment to fostering sustainable development while driving global progress in energy and infrastructure solutions. Link https://time.com/collection/worlds-best-companies-sustainable-growth-2025/ Prior to Elsewedy Electric, she worked for the Arab African International Bank (AAIB), as the Executive Director of the AAIB foundation, as an economist she was the Financial and Investment Consultant for several companies. She also worked for GIZ leading a team to monitor and evaluate GIZ development projects in Egypt. She is board member in non profit boards. In addition, since 2011 she monitors Startups and Entrepreneurs.

Session Overview

Thursday, 6 November

13:20

Decarbonisation ICC Hall B 13:20 - 13:40

Corporate decarbonisation strategies: ensuring transparency and accountability

Rigorous new regulations and standards are transforming corporate carbon accountability across key global markets. In 2025, companies operating in key markets are facing rising pressure to comply with new climate-related disclosure rules, including California’s Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act and the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). Effectively, these regulations encompass an organisation’s entire value chain, mandating detailed reporting of Scope 1, Scope 2 and – increasingly – Scope 3 emissions. At the same time, the shift toward mandatory, data-grounded reporting is driving companies to adopt measurable, accountable transition strategies, ensuring transparency and accountability in their sustainability efforts. Investors and stakeholders are also demanding credible climate action, fuelling the need for high-impact voluntary carbon markets and ambitious sustainability commitments. Progress will require collaboration on clear regulatory alignment, robust carbon accounting frameworks and investment in transparent decarbonisation strategies.

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Learn how accountability, transparency and investor expectations are reshaping corporate decarbonisation strategies, as companies adopt robust frameworks to meet new disclosure rules.