The first official partners of COP29 to be held in Azerbaijan have been announced.

Axar.az reports that according to information provided by the COP29 Operating Company, among them are Azerbaijani companies such as Strategic Impact Partner "PASHA Holding" and Sustainable Development Partner "Azersun Holding". This partnership demonstrates the companies in question's collective commitment to sustainable action and global climate goals.

Local partners participate in the National Commitment Program of Azerbaijan. The purpose of this program is to help Azerbaijani companies in terms of achieving climate goals, formulating future environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) strategies, and complying with local partnership criteria to increase professional skills and resource management by participating in the consultation and training sessions offered by the COP29 Azerbaijan Operating Company. evaluation of internal potential

Using this opportunity, the Partners will expand their activities on global climate policy, prioritize their sustainability efforts, and support the transition to climate action in their core business areas. By partnering with COP29 in Baku, these companies can demonstrate the critical role they play in improving environmental policies and supporting global communities in terms of the 1.50C target.

At COP29, these Partners will be joined by global companies participating in this year's exhibitions. These companies include various organizations that demonstrate climate-friendly products and related solutions.

Thanks to the joint efforts of the partners, the COP29 Green Zone will become a platform for all stakeholders to come together and exchange experiences and knowledge to promote climate action. In addition to major international organizations exhibiting their products and services, the Green Zone will also host a targeted program that will include a wide range of activities such as presentations, seminars, briefings, networking opportunities, and music events.

Among the opportunities created for companies participating in the event are booking options for holding events in theatrical auditoriums, which serve to provide more comfortable visual contact and more physical participation. In addition, bilateral and multilateral meeting rooms offer opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and networking.

Narmin Carchalova, Chairman of the Management Board and Chief Executive Officer of the COP29 Azerbaijan Operating Company, said the following about the announcement of the partners: "I welcome Pasha Holding and Azersun Holding companies as the first official partners of the COP29 event to be held in Azerbaijan. This year's COP will be an important platform for discussing international climate policies, promoting climate action, and global cooperation for a sustainable and sustainable future. Our partners will play an important role in supporting us to realize this ambition at COP29, and we look forward to working closely together for beneficial climate action."

Mir Jamal Pashayev, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors of "PASHA Holding" company, noted: "The COP29 event will play an important role in terms of sustainability activities carried out by "PASHA Holding" company. For this reason, we are proud to be the Strategic Impact Partner of the COP29 conference in Baku this year. We look forward to working with world leaders and stakeholders to gather more information, share experiences, and explore opportunities for constructive cooperation and progress for a more prosperous and sustainable world."

Chairman of the Supervisory Board of "Azersun Holding" Abdolbari Gozal said: "Being a partner of the COP29 event is an indicator of the "Azersun" company's unwavering commitment to sustainability. We believe that by working together with global leaders, we can achieve significant change and contribute to a more sustainable future for all of us. We look forward to the meetings and activities we will hold in the COP29 Green Zone."