Sustainability news in the Middle East | Page 3

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

'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
‘COP28 can lead to global alignment funding to achieve net zero’ Companies that provide transparent climate-related disclosures and ESG reports are more likely to attract investors, says Ashley Taylor from Alvarez & Marsal.
03 December 2023
GCC advancing on ESG, but much work still needs to be done Around 80% of companies in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have an ESG strategy in place in 2023, up more than 15% on five years ago.
01 December 2023
Net zero by 2050 requires $200 trillion. Financing the goal is an issue Reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions globally by 2050 will only be possible if major steps are taken to close the financing gap required to fund the green transition.
29 November 2023
The transition to a circular economy in the energy sector In an era where sustainability is paramount, the energy sector stands at a crossroads between traditional linear models and the potential of a circular economy.
29 November 2023
Only 18% of companies on track to reaching net zero by 2050 Global companies are woefully behind in sustainability initiatives, with less than a fifth (18%) on track to meet net zero emissions by 2050.
28 November 2023
MENA faces big – and needed – opportunity to cut carbon emissions For countries in the MENA region, addressing the climate crisis is especially urgent. It will require bold initiatives and commitment from all sides to transform the huge risks into opportunities.
24 November 2023
Three quarters of top 20 banks in MENA have ESG strategies Banks in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are increasingly embracing ESG as a key mantra of doing business – but at the same time, they are struggling to put words into action.
13 November 2023
Middle East must do more to protect its natural capital The private sector in the Middle East needs to take urgent action to protect its natural environments and resources.
07 November 2023
Private sector must step up to meet UN's 2030 sustainability targets Though business leaders largely believe in the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the private sector’s progress is not on track, with only 49% seeing the 2030 target as attainable.
06 November 2023
Halfway Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia seems on track to hit key goals With Saudi Arabia half way to the end date of its ambitious Saudi Vision 2030 goals, the country now appears to be on track to meet the targets, which include economic, social, and cultural diversifi
03 November 2023
The net zero path in transportation, oil & gas, industrials and utilities The World Governments Summit has teamed up with Arthur D. Little to chart a successful course for the net zero transition in four high emitting sectors.
02 November 2023
Mukatafa partners with ocean regeneration initiative WAVE WAVE, a new platform to support international efforts on regenerating the oceans of the world and preserving ocean sustainability, has launched.
26 October 2023
Waste to Zero consortium taps Roland Berger as consulting partner The UAE’s Ministry of Climate Change and Environment and Tadweer have launched ‘Waste to Zero’, a global initiative to mobilize and advance waste decarbonization efforts, and to establish a circular
23 October 2023
Middle East shifting gear in electrical mobility, finds global index Middle East countries have shifted yet another gear in their electrical mobility ambitions, with several countries improving their position in Arthur D.
23 October 2023
Renoir Consulting to co-develop new sustainability program for leaders US-headquartered Center for Creative Leadership is teaming up with Renoir Consulting to develop a sustainability program for executives worldwide.
10 October 2023
Middle East energy executives optimistic on hydrogen potential Most executives in the Middle East are bullish on hydrogen and carbon capture, according to a new report from strategy consultancy Bain & Company.
09 October 2023
Rahul Sharma (Frost & Sullivan) on GCC’s sustainability transformation The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region is currently undergoing a significant ESG transformation, driven by the region’s strategy to align with the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Natio
09 October 2023
GCC's cultural renaissance offers unique sustainability opportunity The arts & culture sector plays an integral role in the economic and social transformation of national agendas across the GCC.
03 October 2023
Deloitte hosts sustainable mobility roundtable during Climate Week Hosted in sync with MENA Climate Week 2023, Deloitte is next week hosting a roundtable for leaders operating in the sustainable mobility landscape.
02 October 2023
Saudi Arabia’s giga-projects pave the way for sustainable future A huge portfolio of giga-projects in Saudi Arabia is set to transform the built environment and pave the way for a more sustainable urban living environment, writes Varun Kharbanda, managing director
25 September 2023
Half of mega projects can be decarbonized at 'zero to no cost' Developers of mega projects in the Middle East can cut huge amounts of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at “zero to no cost” by embedding decarbonization policies in the design stage of the project lif
20 September 2023
ESG opportunities unfolding on the back of sustainable finance Countries in the GCC have in recent years made significant progress in developing their sustainable finance practices, with a focus on promoting a more sustainable financial services sector, encourag
15 September 2023
PwC partners with Dar to tackle sustainability in construction A new strategic partnership between leading professional services firm PwC and engineering group Dar Al-Handasah will seek to find sustainable solutions in the built environment in the Middle East.
06 September 2023
Clean hydrogen needs $9 trillion investment to meet net zero by 2050 Decisive action in the short term could make green hydrogen competitive in less than 10 years. This type of clean hydrogen could help the world meet net zero goals by 2050.
22 August 2023
Egypt a rising star in green tourism, says Bain & Company The tourism industry in Egypt has several routes towards increased sustainability, with some initiatives already under way. However, more still needs to be done to fully leverage these assets.
18 August 2023
Sustainability increasingly on agenda of construction industry Conversations about sustainability appear to be happening more in the Middle Eastern construction industry in the run up to the COP28 conference in Dubai.
14 August 2023
Why hydrocarbons will remain pivotal in the global energy mix As the world increasingly transitions its energy capacity towards renewable solutions, hydrocarbons will remain an integral part of the global energy mix.
31 July 2023
Seven sustainability trends that will reign in 2023 Global ESG consulting firm AccountAbility has released its annual report on the top sustainability trends. A round-up of the seven trends expected to reign in 2023 and beyond.
21 July 2023

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