Bandar seri begawan: The growing commitment of financial institutions in Brunei Darussalam to integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations into business operations has been highlighted. These opportunities are particularly strong in Islamic sustainable finance, aligned with Maqasid Al-Syariah, which emphasizes protecting life, wealth, intellect, and future generations. This approach compels responsible stewardship of resources, promoting long-term thinking and wise investments for the benefit of all. This was underlined by the Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism, who also serves as Chairperson of the Brunei Darussalam Central Bank Board of Directors, at the launching of the Brunei Darussalam Sustainable Finance Roadmap held on the afternoon of November 25 at the Ministry of Finance and Economy. Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Doctor Awang Haji Abdul Manaf bin Haji Metussin also stressed that the Sustainable Finance Roadmap underscores Brunei’s commitment to working closely with re
gional partners to advance shared sustainability objectives.
According to Radio Television Brunei, the event continued with a presentation and panel discussion. With the theme ‘A Sustainable and Climate-Resilient Financial Sector,’ the Sustainable Finance Roadmap serves as a strategic guide for the financial sector in adopting and integrating sustainable finance, encompassing climate adaptation and mitigation measures.