PwC with EDB and JAAF to host webinar on ‘ESG towards responsible future in apparel industry’

PwC Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Export Development Board and the Joint Apparel Association Forum in line with its goal of helping the local apparel industry adapt to these requirements, will be hosting a webinar titled ‘ESG Towards a Responsible Future in the Apparel Industry’ on May 11. 

The event will feature a team of industry experts, including Hela Apparel Holdings Group Chief Financial Officer Moiz H. Rehmanjee, PwC Managing Director, Asia Pacific Sustainable Supply Chain Lead Jeremy Prepsciusand Sandeep Mohanty, Director PwC Management Consulting for Value Creation through Sustainability (Strategy-led ESG), Low Carbon Economy and Sustainable Finance, who will cover many vital topics and hold a concluding panel discussion on sustainability in the Sri Lankan apparel industry.

Sandeep counts over 12 years of professional experience with PwC in management consulting, with expertise in value creation through sustainability, advising a diversified clientele from private corporates, funds, financial institutions and public enterprises, on integrating ESG into corporate strategy to drive 
business outcomes.

Jeremy Prepscius, a technical subject matter expert in supply chain and sustainability strategy, has a deep knowledge on global supply chain practices, issues and intersection with social, environmental and governance issues. Providing specialist input on the delivery of sustainable supply chain engagements across the region, he works with clients to embed ESG within the strategies and supply chains of some of the largest companies in the Asia region and globally.

Moiz H. Rehmanjee has held several leadership roles in Sri Lanka and overseas in Forbes listed companies. He has a strong understanding of the strategic role finance plays in business and the importance of ethical and sustainable business practices for organizational growth through 20 years of experience in diverse industries and multinational corporations. 

Moiz is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA) in the UK, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (ACA) and Chartered Institute Management Accountants (ACMA) – UK.
Export Development Board Chairman and Chief Executive Suresh De Mel will deliver the introductory message at the event, whilst the panel discussion will be moderated by Zhara Cader Director and ESG leader for PWC Sri Lanka. 

During the webinar, the speakers will guide companies on finding answers in having a comprehensive sustainability agenda in place that is integrated into their core corporate strategy and on how to use a reputable ESG framework to report on performance in a 
transparent way.