ESG Baseline Survey Report Benchmarks Sustainability Practices of Listed Companies in Pakistan
IFC, in collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), published A Baseline Survey of Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance Practices of Listed Companies in Pakistan in May 2026. Developed under the ESG Pakistan Project, the report provides one of the first comprehensive benchmarks of sustainability practices among listed companies in Pakistan.
The survey assessed 84 listed companies across a range of sectors, evaluating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices against national guidelines and international good practices. The findings provide valuable insights into the maturity of ESG integration within Pakistan's capital markets, highlighting areas of progress as well as sector-specific challenges and gaps in sustainability reporting.
Commissioned by IFC in collaboration with SECP and developed with technical support from ACCA Pakistan, the report aims to establish a credible baseline for companies, regulators, investors, and other market participants seeking to strengthen sustainability performance and disclosure practices.
The report was launched at an event in Islamabad that brought together representatives from the private sector, regulatory bodies, and sustainability professionals to discuss key findings and opportunities to advance ESG integration and sustainability reporting among listed companies.
The ESG Pakistan Project is implemented with support from the Facility for Investment Climate Advisory Services (FIAS), which helps create more open, productive, and competitive markets and catalyze private investment. The project is also supported through the CIFPAK facility, a climate-focused blended finance program managed by IFC in partnership with the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
By establishing a benchmark for current ESG practices, the report provides an important foundation for future capacity-building, policy development, and market-led efforts to strengthen sustainability disclosure and long-term value creation in Pakistan.