ESG news in the Middle East

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

Várri Consultancy: Global climate adaptation finance gap reaches $3 trillion threshold The world faces a critical funding shortfall for climate risk adaptation, with billions of dollars needed annually to safeguard economies and communities against escalating threats.
27 August 2026
Oman sets timeline for sustainability disclosure standards in non-banking financial sector Oman’s Financial Services Authority (FSA) has confirmed that IFRS S1 and IFRS S2, the international sustainability disclosure standards issued by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISS
21 August 2026
Várri Consultancy strengthens its commitment to the UN Global Compact principles Várri Consultancy has published its 2026 Communication on Progress (CoP) under the United Nations Global Compact, demonstrating its growing commitment to responsible business conduct and ESG principles.
20 August 2026
ESG disclosure is no longer compliance – it is a capital markets differentiator For long, capital markets and investors regarded ESG as a compliance exercise.
11 June 2026
AI’s $15.7 trillion global prize comes at a growing environmental cost A new report from KPMG warns that while the economic benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) could reach dazzling heights, the opportunity comes with a rising environmental cost.
21 May 2026
UAE expands Green Certificates programme to factories and production plants The UAE’s government has announced that it is extending its ‘Green Certificates’ programme to include factories and production plants.
06 May 2026
The UAE Climate Law: How to prepare and achieve compliance The UAE Climate Law is raising the bar on climate disclosure – upping the standards and at the same time sparking a shift from ESG compliance to strategic value from ESG.
13 April 2026
Namaa Endowment Fund advances environmental sustainability in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Environment, Water & Agriculture (MEWA) has launched Namaa, its first endowment fund dedicated to advancing environmental, water, and agricultural sustainability.
17 March 2026
Farrukh Shad on how SE Advisory Services guides clients towards sustainability excellence Hot on the heels of the launch of SE Advisory Services worldwide and in the Middle East, Farrukh Shad – Head of Sustainability for Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa at Schneider Electric – discuss
05 February 2026
UAE residents show positive attitudes towards ESG and energy transition A majority of residents in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) view the energy transition positively and over 80% think it is important for the government and big businesses to transition to renewables an
27 January 2026
ESG in the UAE’s financial services sector: From voluntary action to regulatory mandate The ESG landscape in the UAE’s financial services sector is shifting from “nice-to-have” to essential, writes Jarred Lloyd, Head of Analytics at specialist consulting firm 4most.
27 January 2026
Transition finance in Saudi Arabia: The next wave beyond green bonds Transition finance helps bridge perspectives by framing decarbonization not only as an environmental objective but as a strategic economic consideration, writes Amine Wehbe, Managing Director at FTI
16 January 2026
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

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