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ESG Readiness Evaluation
A short, fixed-fee review of where you stand against regulation, your banks' and investors' ESG questions, and GRI. You get a gap summary and a costed plan.
About the evaluation →Sustainability and ESG consultants for the GCC
Sustainability and ESG, made practical
We help companies across the Gulf meet new ESG rules, measure and cut their carbon footprint, report with confidence and bring their people with them.
150+companies supported across the region
6countries: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar and Egypt
B Corpcertified B Corporation
2019working with GCC businesses since
Regulation
ESG rules are tightening across the GCC
Every GCC market now has ESG reporting rules or guidelines, and they increasingly point to GRI and ISSB. We help you work out what applies to you and meet it without wasted effort.
- UAE, all companiesClimate Law, Federal Decree-Law No. 11 of 2024. Measure and report greenhouse gas emissions, keep records for five years and take steps to reduce them. Full compliance from 30 May 2026; fines from AED 50,000 to AED 2,000,000.
- UAE, banks and insurersCentral Bank of the UAE. Manage and disclose climate-related financial risks, with board oversight and scenario analysis.
- UAE, listed companiesSCA, ADX and DFM. Annual sustainability reporting, with exchange guidance pointing to GRI and ISSB standards.
- Saudi ArabiaSaudi Exchange and CMA. Voluntary ESG disclosure guidelines for listed companies, with ISSB alignment expected. ESG disclosure is required for green and sustainability-linked debt issuers.
- Oman, Bahrain, KuwaitMSX, CBB and Boursa Kuwait. Mandatory ESG disclosure for listed companies (in Kuwait, the Premier Market).
- QatarQatar Central Bank. Banks and financial institutions report under IFRS S1 and S2 from 2026, with QFCRA and the Qatar Stock Exchange aligning to the same standards.
What we do
From a first evaluation to certification
Carbon
Carbon accounting and decarbonisation
A greenhouse gas inventory built to the GHG Protocol, UAE Climate Law compliance, and a practical plan to cut emissions.
How it works →Reporting
Sustainability and ESG reporting
GRI-aligned sustainability reports, ISSB disclosures and the exchange ESG reporting that listed companies across the GCC now need.
How it works →Strategy
Sustainability strategy
Materiality, targets and a roadmap that fits your business and budget, built into governance and day-to-day operations.
What you get →Certifications
Certifications and ratings
Support to achieve ISO 14001, B Corp or EPDs, and to improve your MSCI, Sustainalytics and CDP ratings.
What we cover →People
Staff engagement workshops
Three-hour, high-energy workshops for 5 to 50 staff on climate, circular economy or biodiversity, tailored to your company.
See the workshops →The Living Business Programme
Hands-on ESG support for the businesses you finance, own and buy from
Banks and corporate groups use the programme to support their clients, subsidiaries and suppliers. We have run it with support from HSBC and National Bank of Fujairah.
What clients say
Practical help that gets used
“We’ve worked with Living Business on our ESG reports for two years now, and they also helped us build our ESG strategy. Their team brings deep knowledge of reporting frameworks and the UAE regulatory landscape, and they made a complex process clear and manageable for our teams. They have been a trusted and responsive partner in our sustainability journey.”
“The team at Living Business did a review of our new head office in Dubai, and suggested practical enhancements we could make to improve the environmental footprint of our office. We implemented several of their suggestions quickly and cost-effectively.”
“Living Business supported us during the development of our ESG framework and strategy. They also provided benchmarks for the industry from which we could develop our own KPIs.”
“We have been guided and learned from the experts in the field. Confident that our strategy is relevant to answer the concerns and expectations of industry and society.”
Every year
The Living Business Desert Clean-Up
Each year we bring clients, partners and families together to clear litter from the desert, working with Imdaad and Dubai Municipality.
Talk to us
Tell us where you are on sustainability and we will suggest the right first step.
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