On August 8, 2025, the official closing ceremony of the “Collaborate for Impact” program was held at the Lutfi Zadeh Technology Center.
At the opening, Program Director Gulnara Ismayilova delivered a detailed presentation on the results achieved, lessons learned, and partnerships established within the program.
During the event, the activities of Impact Azerbaijan — the first initiative of its kind in the country — and steps taken to support impact investments in Azerbaijan were presented to participants. Representative of the organization, Samir Aliyev, shared the findings of a study on “Strengthening ESG Practices in Azerbaijan.”
As part of this study, the environmental, social responsibility, and governance performance of 31 leading companies representing various sectors in Azerbaijan was assessed. The aim was to identify existing gaps in the ESG field and propose pathways for improvement.