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UAE businesses are failing to meet public expectations for ESG-behaviour, SEC Newgate’s annual Global ESG Monitor reveals

Published on October 17, 2024

UAE residents have very high expectations for businesses to act responsibly on Environmental, Social and Governance issues, a landmark survey has revealed. Of those asked, 90% of UAE participants have given an importance rating of 7 or more out of 10 for large businesses, and a similar rating (88%) for small to medium businesses. Globally, […]

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IFFCO achieves new sustainability milestones and announces Climate Roadmap 2030 in second ESG report

Published on August 29, 2024

IFFCO Group, the leading FMCG multinational Company headquartered in the UAE, has announced the launch of its second ESG report, with milestones achieved across environmental, social and governance indicators, detailing its significant successes in sustainability throughout its operations and sourcing practices.In 2023, IFFCO increased its waste recycling rate to 64%, reduced its water intensity by […]

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HP sets ambitious climate goals, cuts emissions by 27%

Published on July 29, 2024

HP, the US-headquartered global technology leader, has established ambitious targets to combat climate change and promote sustainability. The company aims to achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its value chain by 2040 while interim targets include reducing value chain GHG emissions by 50 percent by 2030 (compared to 2019 base line), and achieve […]

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2024 marks a break through for sustainability in the GCC

Published on June 6, 2024

PwC Middle East’s recent sustainability report reveals that companies in the Middle East are increasingly making sustainability a priority in their corporate agenda. Four in five executives (79%) stated that they now have a formal sustainability strategy in place, with over half of them (52%) fully embedding it across their organisation. The survey further highlights […]

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DEWA and TÜV Rheinland Academy launch the sustainability manager professional certification programme

Published on May 23, 2024

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)’s Innovation Centre and TÜV Rheinland Academy launched the first cycle of the Sustainability Manager Professional Certification Programme. The programme aims to develop skills in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and sustainability management in various specialisations in natural sciences, business, or related areas. Participants can improve their sustainability performance and […]

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Arab Youth Council for Climate Change rolls out sustainability education resource

Published on May 23, 2024

A new platform designed to facilitate educational resources on sustainability has been launched in the UAE titled “Open-source Hub: Sustainability as a Second Language”. The platform was launched under the umbrella of the Arab Youth Council for Climate Change (AYCCC), a programme by the Arab Youth Centre. The “Open-source Hub” is a platform designed for […]

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Gulf Bank launches its 2030 Environmental, Social, and Governance sustainability strategy

Published on May 16, 2024

Building on the pivotal role of embedding sustainability principles in society, Gulf Bank has announced its ambitious Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) spanning from 2024 to 2030. This strategy will serve as a roadmap and a clear structural plan for the next six years. On this occasion, the Acting CEO of Gulf Bank, Mr. Waleed […]

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Borouge commits to net zero in its operations by 2045

Published on April 15, 2024

Borouge Plc, a leading petrochemicals company that provides innovative and differentiated polyolefins solutions, has committed to achieving net zero across its scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 2045. The commitment is an extension of the Company’s best practice approach to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, supporting the UAE’s sustainability goals. The UAE was […]

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Naseej collaborates with BIBF to host charitable training session for its employees

Published on April 1, 2024

Naseej BSC (c) , in collaboration with the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF), recently organised a charitable training session aimed at promoting community engagement, environmental awareness, and corporate social responsibility. The training session was centred around a team building activity where employees collaborated to assemble and re-install bicycles. This activity fostered teamwork, as well […]

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Burjeel Holdings announces plan to become Carbon Neutral by 2040

Published on March 22, 2024

Burjeel Holdings has announced a new long-term Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy, setting ambitious targets across four key pillars, in a bold move towards sustainable practices. At the heart of this strategy is a pledge to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040, signaling a shift towards a greener, more equitable future. Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil, Founder […]

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