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Dalia Khorshid, Group CEO of Beltone Holding, has earned a spot on Forbes Middle East’s 2024 Sustainability Leaders list as a top leader in Green Finance. This recognition highlights her pivotal role in driving sustainability initiatives at Beltone, showcasing the company’s commitment to green finance in Egypt.
Under Khorshid’s leadership, Beltone Securities Brokerage executed Egypt’s first carbon credit trade in August 2024. This deal took place between the Egyptian Biodynamic Association and Isis for Food Manufacturing, marking a significant step in integrating carbon markets into Egypt’s economy.
Moreover, in September 2024, Beltone Venture Capital made a strategic equity investment in VelyVelo, a company specializing in optimized e-bike fleet management. VelyVelo provides green, efficient, and affordable mobility solutions in France and Morocco, with plans to expand into Spain and Belgium soon.
Beltone also measures its commitment to sustainability through its emissions targets. In 2023, the company recorded total emissions of 2,190 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent. It aims to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030. Additionally, the company partnered with Bekia Waste Management to recycle paper and plastics, donating the profits to charity.
Khorshid’s leadership exemplifies the growing emphasis on sustainability within the financial sector. Beltone’s proactive approach reinforces the critical role of green finance in addressing environmental challenges and fostering economic resilience in the region.
