ISLAMABAD, Nov 07 (Alliance News): Telenor Pakistan hosted a panel discussion on “Climate Change and Green Energy Transition” on Thursday, reaffirming its commitment to promoting sustainable energy solutions in the country.
The event, co-organized with the Pakistan Business Council’s Center of Excellence in Responsible Business (CERB), took place at Telenor Campus 345 in Islamabad.
Telenor Pakistan’s CEO, Khurrum Ashfaque, opened the discussion by stressing the urgency of accelerating the adoption of green energy.
“With a substantial footprint across the country, organizations like Telenor Pakistan have a role to play in transitioning to sustainable energy solutions,” Ashfaque said.
He highlighted the company’s ambitious target of reducing carbon emissions by 50% by 2030, based on 2019 levels, and emphasized the importance of engaging business partners to maximize impact.
Johan Martin Seland, Director and Head of Sustainability at Telenor Asia, delivered the keynote address, emphasizing the role of renewable energy in the green transition.
He pointed out the necessity of creating a supportive policy environment for long-term corporate power purchase agreements, which are essential for driving investment in renewable energy projects and ensuring a low-emission future in Pakistan.
The panel discussed the critical need for cross-sector collaboration and robust sustainable policies to unlock Pakistan’s renewable energy potential.
By fostering partnerships between public and private stakeholders, the panel agreed that innovation in clean energy solutions could be accelerated, strengthening Pakistan’s resilience to climate challenges and contributing to a sustainable future.
Moderated by Ahmad Usman Bhatti, Senior Manager of HSE & Sustainability at Telenor Pakistan, the panel featured key experts including Sobiah Becker, Advisor for the Pak-German Climate & Energy Partnership at GIZ GmbH, Farhan Haider, Vice President of Network Design and Service Delivery at Telenor Pakistan, and Dr. Gul Muhammad Khan, Professor at UET and Director of the Centre for Intelligent Systems and Networks Research (CISNR).
