Sustainability research in the Middle East

An overview of research in Sustainability consulting in the Middle East:

Renewable energy is now more than ever a strategic business imperative The global transition to renewable energy has fundamentally shifted from a moral obligation focused on mitigating climate change to a central pillar of economic strategy and national security.
01 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
AI and climate action could boost Middle East economy by $232 billion The Middle East’s economy could see an additional $232 billion by 2035 if the region fully embraces AI and takes decisive action on climate change, according to new research from PwC and Strategy&.
20 August 2025
Energy executives push back net-zero expectations amid rising challenges Despite record-breaking global investments in clean energy last year, leaders in the energy sector have become less optimistic about when the world will achieve net-zero carbon emissions.
09 April 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Top marketing trends: sustainability, emerging tech and metaverse A new report from professional services firm Deloitte explores the top marketing trends in the Middle East, with sustainability, emerging technology and metaverse coming out on top.
18 July 2023
Morocco to become leader in green hydrogen production market As excitement over green hydrogen grows around the world, Morocco is emerging as a leader in production.
11 July 2023

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