Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority, through its Egyptian Institute of Directors, held an interactive lecture with Northumbria University on integrating sustainability into corporate governance rather than limiting it to disclosures and reporting. Karim Sorour, professor of accounting and corporate governance at Northumbria University’s business school, led the session for board members, executives and specialists from nonbank financial institutions. The discussion emphasized making sustainability part of strategic and operational decisions, supported by transparency, accountability and communication with stakeholders. The lecture examined why sustainability initiatives sometimes remain symbolic rather than translating into substantive institutional practices. It highlighted the responsibilities of boards, executive management and accounting and finance professionals in turning sustainability policies into actions that can be implemented, measured, monitored and evaluated. This focus on practical capabilities aligns with the institute’s broader training work, including its separate agreement with the International Finance Corporation to use and develop corporate governance teaching materials covering sustainability training for directors.
Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority holds lecture on embedding sustainability in corporate governance
Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority held a lecture with Northumbria University on embedding sustainability in corporate governance and business decisions, beyond disclosure and reporting. The session emphasized boards’ and executives’ roles in translating policies into measurable actions. Its focus complements the Egyptian Institute of Directors’ broader governance training work, including its separate cooperation agreement with the International Finance Corporation.