Sustainability news in the Middle East

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

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
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
Greener built environment could meet over 50% of net zero goals Pushing for innovations in sustainability within the construction sector and overall built environment in the Middle East could eventually allow countries to meet more than 50% of the net-zero greenh
29 January 2024
NikKhah Consulting launches circular economy proposition NikKhah Consulting has launched a new circular economy advisory offering, aimed at helping its clients across the Middle East embrace the transition to circular economy principles – from design throu
25 January 2024
'Make the food system regenerative, sustainable and healthier' The interconnected issues of bad health and environmental damage that stem from today’s food system comes with a huge price tag.
23 January 2024
Accenture to help e& shape and drive sustainable procurement strategy Hot on the heels of unveiling its upped net zero commitment for its operations, e& has selected Accenture as its strategic partner for the procurement side of its ambition.
28 December 2023
Embracing the circular economy for a more sustainable future In an era marked by rapid industrialization, consumption, and resource depletion, the concept of the circular economy has emerged as a beacon of hope for a sustainable future, writes Amir NikKhah, Ma
26 December 2023
Investing in green energy projects could double GDP growth of Gulf The GDP of the Gulf countries could increase by more than double by 2050 if the oil-rich countries move to embrace a green growth strategy.
20 December 2023
ESG rating leaders enjoy higher financial returns, says Kroll Organizations with better environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) ratings grow faster then their peers, according to a report by Kroll, which explores the intricate links between financ
20 December 2023
'IBM operates at the intersection of technology and sustainability' IBM and its subsidiary IBM Consulting operate at the forefront of innovative projects that leverage artificial intelligence and advanced technologies to improve sustainability in business and society
18 December 2023
Onur Dursun (Frost & Sullivan) on Saudi's plastic recycling opportunity While plastics are essential to a large number of facets in life, they at the same time leave an undeniable impact on the environment.
13 December 2023
Emirates Nature-WWF recognizes Roland Berger for pioneering biodiversity project Roland Berger has been lauded by the leadership of Emirates Nature-WWF for its contribution to a pioneering climate change initiative, with the recognition celebrated at the ‘Citizen Science for Clim
12 December 2023
WEF's First Movers Coalition for Food supported by Bain & Company Within the purview of the COP28 climate change conference, the World Economic Forum (WEF) – in collaboration with the Government of the UAE and over 20 corporate and research partners including Bain
04 December 2023

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