ESG news in the Middle East

An overview of news, trends and research in ESG consulting in the Middle East:

NEOS Advisory: Decarbonization pathways for power, transport, industry and buildings Decarbonizing the economy is a central objective of national transformation agendas, with some sectors prioritized over others.
17 December 2025
For CEOs, sustainability is now a business priority – not just a moral transition Despite CEOs speaking less about sustainability in recent years, they increasingly link it to business value when it comes to costs, customers, and capital
30 November 2025
The benefits and challenges of automating ESG compliance ESG has become a major global and Middle East priority, yet the extensive compliance requirements often create a burden that can hinder its true impact and progress.
30 October 2025
The role of AI in driving the future of ESG reporting As ESG regulations and standards grow increasingly complex, many organizations are turning to AI to automate and streamline their reporting processes.
20 October 2025
ESG increasingly integrated into Saudi Arabia’s urban development roadmap The current construction boom in Saudi Arabia is making the Kingdom a major global hub for urban developers and investors.
04 October 2025
Why MENA governments are adopting ESG consulting to drive sustainable growth With ESG becoming a key focus for governments and local authorities, officials are increasingly relying on specialized ESG consulting firms to guide their sustainability endeavors, write experts at A
29 September 2025
SustainInsight’s new platform helps construction groups track their ESG performance SustainInsight, a technology and advisory business focused on the construction sector, has launched a new platform that helps industry players track and report their ESG performance.
09 September 2025
Climate risk stress-testing: Why mid-sized banks must keep it proportionate With central banks across the Middle East increasingly integrating climate-related risks into prudential frameworks, managing these risks is becoming a top priority for banking executives.
03 September 2025
Climate Change Adaptation Plan a defining moment for Abu Dhabi’s environment With the establishment of the Abu Dhabi Climate Change Adaptation Plan for the Environment Sector, Abu Dhabi is taking a major step in protecting its natural resources and systems from climate change
20 August 2025
Blue Gecko Consulting and Olive Gaea bundle up their ESG offerings Gulf-focused Blue Gecko Consulting has signed a strategic partnership with Olive Gaea, a company that provides tech platforms for net zero management.
19 June 2025
INDEVCO Consultancy launches tailored programs for Sustainability transformation As global expectations for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance continue to rise, and the need for futureproofing becomes a business imperative, INDEVCO Consultancy has launched tw
16 June 2025
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 listed companies enhance their ESG standing and build more transparency and trust.
05 June 2025
The Chief Social Impact Officer: A new role in banking boardrooms Banks across the UAE are increasingly appointing a Chief Social Impact Officer (CSIO), underlining the growing importance of ESG and social impact-focused initiatives that go beyond compliance, write
03 June 2025
Q&A with Sarah Safi (New Metrics) on the UAE’s new landmark climate law In a significant move towards its net zero goals, the UAE has today enforced the Federal Law No.
30 May 2025
Ensuring a sustainability transformation is effective and sustainable How can business leaders ensure that their sustainability transformation is effective and sustainable?
07 May 2025
Jadarah Business Consulting: Empowering Saudi Arabia’s decarbonization vision As Saudi Arabia accelerates its efforts toward achieving net-zero emissions by 2060, the consulting industry is operating at the forefront of guidance and delivery in both the public and private sect
06 May 2025
Omani investor Ominvest partners with Sustainable Square to boost ESG impact Ominvest has inked a partnership with Sustainable Square, aimed at embedding ESG principles into its strategy and unlocking the value of ESG for its investments and stakeholders.
21 April 2025
Egypt’s GAFI partners with Foresight Consulting for economic and ESG expertise Egypt’s General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Foresight Consulting.
05 March 2025
Six steps CFOs should take to drive their sustainability and ESG agenda Sustainability initiatives have become a fundamental aspect of the expectations of CFOs, and their financial management strategy.
12 December 2024
KPMG delivers ESG assurance training to staff in Qatar Members of KPMG’s business in Qatar have completed a two-day training session on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) assurance, providing them the skills & capabilities to apply their learnin
20 November 2024
Driving sustainability in Saudi Arabia: A bold vision towards a greener future Sustainability has emerged as a key focal point for businesses and governments across the world, with Saudi Arabia making major strides in its progress, writes Riyadh Al-Najjar, Chairman of the Board
14 November 2024
KSA’s economic diversification path going hand in hand with sustainability Saudi Arabia is continuing to make progress on its economic diversification agenda, while at the same time booking positive momentum on its sustainable targets, according to PwC’s latest economic rep
07 November 2024
Technology, Talent and ESG are the top concerns for GCC leaders Business leaders in the GCC consider technology, talent, and ESG as their top concerns. That is according to a survey from Teneo of 480 decision makers in both the public and private sectors.
27 October 2024
Bain & Company partners with World Green Economy Organization at COP29 Global strategy consulting firm Bain & Company has announced that it will serve as the official knowledge partner of the World Green Economy Organization at the upcoming COP29 in Azerbaijan.
25 October 2024
The prioritization of sustainability among CEOs has dropped amid challenges There had been a decline in the prioritization of sustainability on the part of CEOs, according to a global Bain & Company report.
09 October 2024
How digital banking is driving the UAE's sustainability agenda As the UAE aims to mobilize over AED 1 trillion in sustainable financing by 2030, Abbas Basrai – partner and head of Financial Services at KPMG Lower Gulf – outlines how the evolution of digital bank
22 August 2024
Why ESG matters for businesses in the Middle East The topic of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) is rapidly gaining momentum in the Middle East.
14 August 2024
What every CEO should ask and do to drive sustainability For climate change to succeed, every CEO will need to take their responsibility, as part of the private sector’s contribution to the needed transition.
10 August 2024
Foresight Consulting helps Giza Systems with ESG strategy and GRI Report Giza Systems, a subsidiary of solutions by stc, has released its inaugural GRI Report, developed in collaboration with Foresight Consulting and IdealRatings.
02 August 2024
Spotlight: Awtada’s offering for investor relations in Saudi Arabia Saudi management consultancy Awtada helps organisations in the Kingdom with a range of services. One of its offerings focuses on helping listed companies with investor relations.
29 July 2024
Data will play a major part in reaching net-zero by 2050 Industries around the world need to halve their emissions by the end of this decade in order to achieve net-zero goals by 2050.
04 July 2024
GRI and IFRS unite to set new sustainability reporting standard The expanded collaboration between the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Foundation signifies a pivotal moment for corporate sustainability
27 June 2024

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