Boursa Kuwait partners with Clenergize for workshop on ESG and sustainability standards

At a workshop hosted in Kuwait City, Boursa Kuwait informed leaders how new sustainability standards will help enhance their ESG standing and build more transparency and trust towards key stakeholders such as businesses, investors, and society. The event was organized in collaboration with Clenergize.

Starting in 2026, disclosure of sustainability reports will become mandatory for companies listed on Boursa Kuwait’s “Premier” Market, in line with the Capital Markets Authority circular number 4 issued earlier this year. As such, companies are required to prepare their 2025 sustainability reports and publish them on the Boursa Kuwait website no later than the second quarter of 2026.

Additionally, the exchange has updated its rules and amended disclosure requirements to ensure compliance by listed companies, continuing its efforts to enhance transparency and disclosure standards across the market.

One of the several initiatives Boursa Kuwait is organizing in the run-up to the new regulation, the ‘ESG Reporting Readiness’ event highlighted what changes are coming into effect, and what is needed for compliance.

Beyond compliance, the event also highlighted how sustainability reports can be used by companies as a strategic tool to drive growth and better evaluate regulatory and financial risks. It emphasized the role of sustainability reporting in enhancing access to capital, achieving long-term sustainable growth, strengthening market reputation and improving long-term institutional performance.

The event further discussed research-based evidence that demonstrates the link between ESG performance and enhanced shareholder value, improved credit ratings and increased corporate resilience, with these links additionally supported by case studies from several global companies. It also covered ESG-related financial instruments, such as sustainability-linked loans as well as bonds and sukuk and explored the incentives for adopting ESG practices.

Noura Al-Abdulkareem, Head of Markets at Boursa Kuwait, said the workshop was part of Boursa Kuwait’s efforts to educate and share knowledge with market participants and the capital markets community, in line with its Corporate Sustainability strategy and Goal 4 – Quality Education – of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

“Boursa Kuwait continues to promote the adoption of ESG principles in the Kuwaiti capital market, enabling listed companies to align their operations with global best practices and standards.”

The experts

The workshop was co-delivered by Clenergize, a Dubai-headquartered environmental and sustainability consulting firm, led by Shyam Yadav (Managing Director) and Haya Kalou (Business Development Manager).

“ESG is rapidly evolving from a regulatory obligation to a core business strategy as companies that proactively integrate ESG considerations into their operations are mitigating risks and strengthening stakeholder trust, unlocking access to new sources of capital through their enhanced transparency,” said Yadav.

“This session aimed to demonstrate how ESG can be a driver of long-term value and competitive advantage across various sectors,” he concluded.