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

PwC campaign supports Dubai Can sustainability initiative Big Four firm PwC has launched a campaign in support of the Dubai Can program, an Emirate-wide initiative aimed at reducing the use of single-use plastic materials.
04 April 2022
How enterprise technology can accelerate net zero ambitions Although the benefits of digital technology on sustainability efforts are becoming clearer to some executives, many are still unaware of the specific ways in which enterprise technology can help a co
24 February 2022
Cement manufacturer Qassim hires consultancy for solar plans Saudi cement manufacturer Qassim Cement Company has hired consultants to help the board with preparations for a new solar plant at its site in the northcentral city of Buraydah.
09 February 2022
CEOs in Saudi Arabia integrating sustainability into their strategies Acknowledging the growing risks and opportunities that come with climate change, a growing number of CEOs in Saudi Arabia will this year integrate sustainability into their business strategies, accor
27 January 2022
Net zero future requires a rethink of energy supply chain strategy Hot on the heels of COP26, the race to achieve net zero is gathering momentum.
22 November 2021
Deloitte commits to Abu Dhabi’s sustainable finance declaration Deloitte has pledged its support to the Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Declaration, upping its commitment to sustainable finance in the region.
13 September 2021
Ensuring the successful delivery of renewable energy projects With more and more renewable energy initiatives being launched in the Middle East, it is becoming increasingly important to ensure the successful implementation of such projects.
26 August 2021
ESG initiatives: A shot in the arm for the long-term values Abhishek Jajoo, the founder and chief executive officer of UAE-headquartered boutique consultancy AJMS Global, explains why the compliance function – as well as the boardroom – needs to take sustainab
13 August 2021
Schneider Electric expands sustainability consultancy portfolio Energy conglomerate Schneider Electric has expanded its suite of sustainability consulting services in the Middle East, as the firm ramps up to meet growing demand for energy transition expertise and
06 August 2021
Middle East's shift towards renewable energy sources The development of alternative energy sources is an integral element of the national strategies of Middle East countries.
28 July 2021
How a new way to think about ESG can create value for banks Governments around the world are rapidly evolving laws and regulations to stimulate the adoption of environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices.
20 July 2021
Businesses are upping sustainability expectations of landlords A growing number of businesses in the Middle East are upping their sustainability expectations, according to Knight Frank analysis, sending a clear signal to their landlords – “Green your real estate
29 June 2021
Sustainable mobility a $400 billion opportunity for GCC Transitioning to sustainable mobility is a crucial link in the green agenda spreading through GCC economies – a move that could bring with it a $400 billion monetary benefit in the next two decades.
07 June 2021
Saudi Arabia's strategy for sustainability and energy diversification As part of its Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia is aiming to diversify its reliance on oil receipts – which currently account for over 80% of fiscal revenue and approximately 40% of gross domestic product.
04 May 2021
Knight Frank’s Andrew Love on real estate’s sustainability trend Andrew Love, a leader in the firm’s Middle East practice, reflects on one of the main real estate trends emerging in the region: sustainability.
03 May 2021
Female leaders in UAE eager to make a positive change Making the world a better place is top of the agenda for female business leaders in the UAE – more so than among their global counterparts.
08 March 2021
Lack of infrastructure a barrier to green living in the GCC High costs, poor infrastructure and lack of awareness are some of the key barriers to a sustainable lifestyle in GCC countries.
22 February 2021
Utilise data capabilities to meet Sustainable Development Goals Advanced data analysis is key to tracking progress on Sustainable Development Goals.
03 February 2021
Consultants to deliver transport plan for The Red Sea Project Global engineering consultancy Mott MacDonald is now part of The Red Sea Project – among the largest and most sustainable planned tourism developments in the world.
11 January 2021
Recycling plastics and metals a win for economy and environment A 30% increase in the recycling rate for metals and plastics across GCC could cut millions of tonnes in carbon emissions and substantially reduce environmental damage, on top of generating up to $6 billion.
05 November 2020
Sustainability consultancy EMG launches office in Saudi Arabia Netherlands-headquartered sustainability consultancy EMG Group has opened a new office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
04 September 2020
Strategy&: Green hydrogen a major opportunity for GCC market The GCC is ideally positioned to capitalise on a rapidly expanding green hydrogen export market worldwide, which is expected to reach a value of $300 billion by 2050.
15 July 2020
Sia Partners to manage Dubai award for sustainable urban development Consulting firm Sia Partners has been tasked with managing a $1 million global sustainability award in conjunction with the Dubai Municipality and UN Habitat.
05 March 2020
How GCC governments can set a circular economy in motion To set in motion the transition to a circular economy and reap the desired benefits, GCC governments should integrate their efforts in a comprehensive national framework.
11 February 2019
Bizness Analytics of Dubai launches tool for sustainability reporting
25 October 2018
Oliver Wyman joins project to install over a million smart meters in Kuwait Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity and Water has teamed up with Oliver Wyman and local telco Zain on a smart meter project to install more than 1 million meters to homes and offices across the country
09 October 2018
Abu Dhabi ranks ahead of Dubai in Smart City technology base development The United Arab Emirates’s Abu Dhabi has been named by McKinsey & Company as the Middle East and Africa’s most developed Smart City in terms of technology base.
03 August 2018
A sunny outlook for renewable energies in the GCC, says Strategy& Although the GCC member-states currently lag developing economies in terms of renewable energy investment, there is still huge potential in the region according to a recent report from Strategy&.
25 June 2018
Ecofys leads project for energy-efficient buildings in Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon Sustainable energy specialist firm Ecofys is leading efforts to promote the use of more efficient heating and cooling practices in the MENA building sector, with targeted pilot programmes underway in
11 April 2018
Wind-power tipped to triple in MENA over next ten years while solar reigns Renewable energy specialists MAKE Consulting has projected a tripling in annual wind-power capacity additions for the Middle East and Africa to 2027 in its latest ten-year forecast.
30 March 2018

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