Webinar: Integrating Sustainability into Business Strategy

In a world of extreme weather and resource scarcity, businesses face constant disruption. To stay resilient, sustainability must be embedded at the core of strategic planning. Companies that lead in this space consistently deliver stronger long-term shareholder value. Today, sustainability stands as the fifth pillar of customer value, alongside availability, price, quality, and variety. Achieving this requires strong leadership, effective governance, and building Skills for Sustainability across all levels. When embedded deeply, sustainability shifts from a compliance exercise to a powerful driver of innovation, resilience, and growth, positioning companies to lead with purpose in an increasingly unpredictable and demanding global landscape. 

Abdul Jabbar Athar is a seasoned expert in delivering pragmatic, results-oriented solutions across the core pillars of Sustainability: Environmental, Social, Economic, and Governance (E2SG). With a proven track record of success, he excels at engaging stakeholders at all levels—from shop-floor employees to boardroom executives—to seamlessly align sustainability initiatives with organizational goals and business strategies.

A specialist in unlocking business value through the strategic adoption and management of sustainability frameworks. He designs tailored strategies that guide organizations through staged transformation, ensuring they achieve long-term, quantifiable impact.

His extensive experience spans consultative roles, participative leadership, and direct management, working across diverse industries. Abdul has supported global Fortune 500 companies, leading private firms, and SMEs with, leading his expertise in climate science,
green GDP, the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), social impact, energy management, supply chain optimization, manufacturing, and global operations.

Abdul’s comprehensive skill set includes business strategy, project management, engineering, procurement, construction (EPC), regulatory compliance, ERP systems integration, and continuous improvement. He has a deep understanding of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards and public policy, equipping him to navigate complex regulatory environments while driving sustainable business practices.

Leveraging his multidisciplinary experience and strategic insights, Abdul, crafts integrated, actionable sustainability solutions that deliver tangible impact and measurable value for organizations worldwide.