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Net Zero Carbon by 2050 challenges for the emerging
economy, and mentioned the Paris agreement adopted
by 196 parties in 2015, including Pakistan. He said that
with the increase in population, achieving this task has
become more daunting.
He highlighted the probable adverse effects leading to
climate change and said that to prevent them, global
warming has to be limited to 1.5º C, which means dropping
the greenhouse gases emission to net-zero by 2050.
He also spoke about the challenges Pakistan has to face in
acing the Paris agreement - achieving net-zero carbon.
According to him, achieving these lofty goals require
economic and social transformation based on the best
available system, and for which he showed his confidence
Addressing the 1st International Conference on Business, in NUST which can help in creating awareness among the
Management and Social Sciences at NUST, Musadaq people. Shedding light on sustainability, he mentioned
Zulqarnain, Chairman Interloop Limited, shared his vision how Interloop’s commitment to sustainability is deeply
on Sustainability Management Challenges and rooted within its mission. Interloop has also elevated its
Opportunities in a Changed World. He congratulated commitment to the environment by joining the Fashion
NUST for its achievements, besides, shared his views on Industry’s charter for climate action.
Business for Purpose - Story of Interloop
Musadaq Zulqarnain, Chairman Interloop Limited shared and willing to do more. Take their time to explore,
his entrepreneurial journey with the students of Forman experiment, make mistakes, and eventually find a path
Christian College University in an hour-long online session closer to their hearts, leading them towards success. He
as a guest speaker. He related the inspiring story of his welcomed the students as a mentor and generously
determination, and how the ethos he carried from his offered to guide them as per their inspirations in the light
family and educational institutions transformed him as a of his life learnings and experiences.
person and contributed towards establishing a successful
business venture he had started 30 years ago, along with After the inspiring session, Rector Dr. Jonathan S. Addleton
his brother and his friend. and senior management of Forman Christian College
University shared the progress of the institute and
Encouraging future professionals and potential discussed the areas of potential partnerships at length
entrepreneurs, he urged them to pursue their passions by with Chairman Interloop Limited.
starting early in life when they are more keen and energetic
Musadaq Zulqarnain, Chairman Interloop with Rector Dr. Jonathan S. Addleton & Top Management of Forman Christian College University
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