Sustainability news in the Middle East

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

Building sustainable success hinges on Excellence and Quality Management Achieving sustainable success builds on a number of foundations, with excellence and quality management among the most important pillars.
20 January 2025
Feeding 10 billion people more sustainably by 2070 is a $120 trillion GDP opportunity Climate action aimed at making the global food system sustainable – as part of limiting global warming to less than 2 degrees Celsius – could create global economic growth worth $121 trillion by 2070
13 December 2024
Addressing land degradation – one of the KSA’s largest climate challenges Land degradation is one of the most significant environmental concerns the world faces today, compounded by issues such as water scarcity, rising temperatures and energy-intensive economies.
12 December 2024
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
Study: AI can be a major driver of sustainability progress AI is expected to have a major impact on the realization of sustainability goals, according to a new study from IBM Consulting among nearly 3,000 business leaders from around the world.
04 December 2024
How the Middle East can assume the mantle of green energy leadership As the world seeks to navigate towards a more sustainable future, the Middle East has some unique advantages that could lead global sustainability efforts, writes Yahya Anouti, partner at strategy co
17 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
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
Accelerating industrial decarbonization at scale requires cross-industry action The world has already passed the halfway mark between the signing of the Paris Agreement and its first major deadline – cutting emissions by roughly 50% by 2030 to stay below 1.5 degrees Celsius.
18 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
Electric mobility offers GCC utility companies a green growth opportunity As the road to electrification shifts gear, the growing need for EV infrastructure poses an appealing opportunity for utility companies, write Carlo Stella and Philipp Seidel from Arthur D. Little.
29 August 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
Circular economy a major opportunity for waste management sector The majority of waste in countries around the world is not managed effectively – and in order to address the climate emergency, a global, collective efforts is needed to address this mounting issue.
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
Strategy& partners pen book on GCC’s green energy opportunity Strategy& Middle East partners Yahya Anouti and Shihab Elborai have authored a new book which argues that the GCC region would realise significant gains by transitioning its energy sector now.
11 June 2024
Bain leaders urge speeding up SME sector decarbonization While corporates and large organizations are seemingly on track for net-zero pledges, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are lagging in their decarbonization efforts.
10 June 2024
AFCM partners with Sustainable Square on driving ESG progress The Arab Federation of Capital Markets (AFCM) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Sustainable Square, with the aim of collaborating on initiatives that advance the adoption of ESG and susta
31 May 2024
Mining industry moving ahead with ESG amid challenges The mining industry is behind on ESG, but that is likely to change.
15 May 2024
Turkey sees growth in renewable energy and hydrogen Renewables and hydrogen energy are a big part of newly added energy capacity in Turkey, according to a study from global strategy consulting firm Kearney.
14 May 2024
UAE banking sector taking more initiative in sustainability The UAE banking sector will play a crucial role in facilitating the country’s shift towards a more sustainable economy.
13 May 2024
Entertainment industry playing a lead role in Saudi transformation The entertainment industry in Saudi Arabia has seen a serious boost in recent years as the country continues on its course to becoming a hub for leisure – and overall a place for the wealthy to spend
30 April 2024
Energy executives less optimistic on 2050 energy transition progress Executives in the energy and natural resources industry are expecting a slowdown in the progress of the energy transition. That is according to a new report from Bain & Company.
15 April 2024
Decarbonization of facility management a growth opportunity The decarbonization of KSA’s facility management market is expected to accelerate in the coming years, presenting industry players with dynamic growth opportunities.
15 April 2024
The benefits of adopting ESG and how to get started There is mounting evidence that ESG can act as a catalyst for business growth, on the back of improvements to brand reputation, financial performance, and investor appeal.
15 March 2024
Funding ESG ambitions while navigating cashflow challenges While ESG is high on the priority list for most businesses, many struggle with funding their goals, with ESG implementation putting significant stress on financials and cashflows.
12 March 2024
Hisham Farouk 'Financial services at heart of climate change impact' The UAE chief executive of global professional services firm Grant Thornton, Hisham Farouk, outlines why the financial services sector plays a pivotal role in climate change conversations and impact
15 February 2024
Report urges leaders to turn sustainability strategy into action A resounding 91% of organizations in the MENA region believe that they will have to enact some change at the core of their operations in order to become sustainable.
14 February 2024

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