Key Takeaways
- Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has instructed all listed companies to register on the SECP’s ESG Sustain Portal.
- The directive follows revised ESG disclosure guidelines issued by SECP on December 11, 2025.
- Companies must comply with sustainability disclosure requirements and provide full and timely ESG information.
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has mandated all listed companies and market intermediaries to register on the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan’s (SECP) ESG Sustain Portal, effective immediately. This directive is part of a broader initiative to enhance corporate sustainability reporting in line with national and international standards.
The SECP had previously issued revised ESG disclosure guidelines on December 11, 2025, as part of its ESG Roadmap and in alignment with the Pakistan Green Taxonomy and Nationally Determined Contributions. These guidelines aim to ensure that listed companies and market intermediaries adhere to stringent sustainability reporting practices.
Under the latest directive, companies are required to register on the ESG Sustain Portal and comply with sustainability disclosure requirements, including reporting under mandatory and voluntary frameworks notified by the SECP from time to time. The earlier PSX notice had designated the ESG Sustain Portal as the reporting platform for ESG disclosures by listed companies and required them to onboard the portal without delay.
For onboarding, listed companies can contact the SECP’s ESG team by providing details of a focal person along with a designated sustainability email address for account creation. The SECP ESG Sustain team will facilitate the onboarding process, ensuring a smooth transition for all involved parties.
The directive emphasizes the importance of full and timely ESG information, which is critical for transparency and accountability. Companies are expected to provide comprehensive data to meet the revised disclosure guidelines, thereby contributing to the overall sustainability and transparency of the stock market.
The SECP’s initiative is part of a larger effort to align Pakistan’s financial sector with global best practices in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting. This move is expected to enhance investor confidence and promote sustainable business practices among listed companies.
