Environmental Social Governance (ESG)
2025
Part II -
People, Purpose & Progress –
Activating the “S” in ESG
EVENT DETAILS
AMCHAM T&T hosted Part 2 of it's ESG Conference 2025 -🌿 - People, Purpose & Progress –
Activating the “S” in ESG at the Hyatt Regency on September 16th, 2025. In a world where stakeholders expect more than profit, businesses must rise to the challenge of creating real, measurable social value. This thought-provoking session, hosted under the banner "The Journey to Sustainability – From Intention to Impact," was dedicated entirely to the often-underestimated Social pillar of ESG.
More than just a conference, “People, Purpose & Progress” was a hands-on, human-centered experience that brought together senior leaders, ESG professionals, community voices, and changemakers to explore how businesses can embed social impact into their DNA. Through immersive workshops, live storytelling and innovation labs, participants moved beyond dialogue—designing and committing to solutions that matter.
Together, we were able to reframe ESG not just as a corporate responsibility, but as a competitive advantage, community-building tool, and a path to inclusive, sustainable growth. Together, we also reframe ESG not just as a corporate responsibility, but as a competitive advantage, community-building tool, and a path to inclusive, sustainable growth.
Part II of the ESG Conference (2025) featured:
Panel Discussions
Facilitated panel sessions on the business case for social impact, showcasing companies that have leveraged social initiatives to do well while doing good, leading to improved brand visibility and loyalty, market penetration/access, employee engagement, etc.
Social Impact Assessment & Reporting
This was an insightful session where participants discovered how social impact assessment reporting can transform their organization's ESG strategy. With a focus on Frameworks and Standards: GRI, SASB, CSRD social metrics, how to measure, monitor, and report social outcomes credibly, avoiding impact-washing and building trust through transparency. Attendees gained access to powerful tools for measuring social return on investment (SROI), and techniques to communicate impact with credibility—positioning their brand as a socially responsible leader in a values-driven marketplace.
Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Conference 2025
HIGHLIGHTS
Anna Henderson
Anna Henderson (President - AMCHAM T&T) delivered the Official Welcome Remarks at the Opening Ceremony at ESG 2025: Part Two.
Senator the Honourable Satyakama “Kama” Maharaj
Senator the Honourable Satyakama “Kama” Maharaj - Minister of Trade, Investment and Tourism delivered the Keynote Address at the Opening Ceremony at ESG 2025: Part Two.
Gillian Muessig
Gillian Muessig (Managing Director | MastersFund) delivered the Feature Address at the Opening Ceremony at ESG 2025: Part Two.
Indu Sharma
Indu Sharma (Chair | AMCHAM T&T ESG Committee, Co-Owner / Director | QED Consulting Limited) delivered the Chair's remarks at the Opening Ceremony at ESG 2025: Part Two.
Melissa Pierre
Melissa Pierre (Senior Trade & Policy Specialist | AMCHAM T&T) was the official MC at the Opening Ceremony at ESG 2025: Part Two.
PANEL SESSIONS
Board Diversity
The panel on Board Diversity examined the evolving landscape of corporate governance in Trinidad & Tobago. Speakers highlighted the latest statistics on women’s representation on boards, underscoring both the strides made and the gaps that remain.
The session highlighted the compelling business case for diversity, demonstrating how inclusive leadership drives innovation, enhances decision-making, and boosts company performance. Panelists also shared best practices and strategies for overcoming systemic barriers while promoting equitable opportunities for women in leadership.
By spotlighting data and actionable insights, the panel encouraged organizations to make tangible commitments toward building more diverse and inclusive boards across the region.
• Joanne Salazar – Co-Owner/Director | QED Consulting Limited
• Eva Mitchell
– Chief Executive Officer – Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange
• Nigel Romano – Senior Director, Advisory Services – Moore Trinidad & Tobago, Chartered Accountants
Philanthropic Entrepreneurship/Social Enterprise
The session on "AI Deployment and Corporate Integrity" featured expert insights from our speakers:
Ugo Blanco - Resident Representative | UNDP Multi-Country Office, Trinidad and Tobago, Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten
Gillian Muessig - Managing Director | Mastersfund
Brent McFee - Chief Executive Officer Ag. | Trinidad and Tobago Mortgage Bank
Lou Lyons - Musical Director | Freetown Collective
Nirad Tewarie - CEO | AMCHAM T&T (Moderator)
This session highlighted how philanthropic entrepreneurship and social enterprises are reshaping the way businesses create value. Speakers shared inspiring success stories and practical strategies that demonstrated how purpose-driven ventures can address pressing community challenges while building sustainable business models.
The discussion underscored the growing movement of businesses in Trinidad and Tobago embracing entrepreneurship with heart—proving that profitability and social impact can work hand in hand to deliver meaningful change.
VIEW PRESENTATION
The ANSA McAL Journey Towards IFRS S1 Compliance
In this session, Natalie Bibby, Corporate Sustainability Specialist at The ANSA McAL Group, shared the company’s practical journey toward IFRS S1 compliance. She highlighted the use of SASB and GRI reporting standards and emphasized the social components featured in ANSA McAL’s first ESG Data Disclosure Report (2024). Attendees gained valuable insights into how a leading regional conglomerate is embedding transparency and accountability into its sustainability reporting.
Social Impact Measurement & Reporting Workshop
This interactive workshop, led by Wendell Ramoutar (Partner, Assurance Services | PwC) and Nikessha Lacario (Director, Assurance Services | PwC), explored how social impact assessment and reporting can transform ESG strategies. The session unpacked leading frameworks and standards such as GRI, SASB, and CSRD social metrics, and guided how to measure, monitor, and report social outcomes credibly.
Participants also learned strategies to avoid impact-washing, build trust through transparency, and leverage tools like Social Return on Investment (SROI) to communicate impact with credibility—helping organizations strengthen their ESG performance and position their brand as a trusted, socially responsible leader.
VIEW PRESENTATION - PwC Example: Sustainability Disclosures Under IFRS Sustainability Disclosure
VIEW PRESENTATION - PwC Social Impact Measurement and Reporting
Resilience and Regeneration: The CEO's Roadmap for ESG Leadership Beyond 2025
In this closing session, Alex Smith (CEO, FuturePlus) challenged traditional defensive ESG strategies by presenting a practical framework for building responsible and regenerative businesses that deliver measurable stakeholder value.
Smith highlighted FuturePlus’s system of tracking over 200 impact indicators across five key themes, emphasizing that social impact is the driving force behind progress across all ESG areas. The session offered CEOs and business leaders a roadmap to embed resilience and regeneration at the heart of corporate strategy, ensuring long-term sustainability and competitiveness.
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