Several documents on environmental protection and sustainable energy development were signed today at the Astana ESG Forum. Government officials, representatives of international organisations and businesses discussed attracting green investment, modernising the energy sector and promoting corporate environmental responsibility. Particular attention was paid to social protection during the transition to a green economy. Kazakh experts are already conducting research in this area.
«This year, we completed work on two major topics. One focused on assessing working conditions during the transition to a green economy, including an evaluation of occupational risks at several enterprises from an environmental perspective. The second addressed social guarantees,» said Gulmira Nassyrova, department head at the Republican Research Institute for Occupational Safety and Health under the Kazakh Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population.
The forum placed particular emphasis on advancing Kazakhstan’s ESG agenda in line with the priorities outlined in the President’s state-of-the-nation address. Key areas include modernising energy infrastructure, developing renewable energy facilities and attracting foreign investment. These measures aim to strengthen the country’s energy security and create favourable conditions for sustainable economic growth. Following the forum, a set of recommendations will be prepared for both the government and businesses. They will form the basis for further implementation of Kazakhstan’s ESG agenda.
«We must overcome the electricity deficit by 2029. Kazakhstan has everything it needs to achieve this goal. We have experience in implementing large-scale power projects and have already attracted major investors who are now actively operating in the country. In 2027, we will work on legislation governing alternative energy. This work has already begun as part of a Kurultai working group,» said Ainur Sospanova, board chair of the Qazaq Green Renewable Energy Association.
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