New research from Bain & Company has found that sustainability has dropped off CEOs’ priority lists, overtaken by AI, growth, inflation, and geopolitical uncertainty. The recently published research also found …
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Azerbaijan, which is set to host this year’s UN climate summit in November, has “critically insufficient” climate plans, according to an assessment from the Climate Action Tracker. The petrostate—the third …
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King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Abdul Latif Jameel Motors, and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced a strategic partnership this week focused on advancing hydrogen fuel cell research …
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The Commercial Bank has issued its inaugural Green Bond denominated in CHF (Swiss Franc). The bond is the largest ever CHF green bond issued in Qatar, the largest CHF bond …
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Emirates NBD, Landmark Retail Sign First Private Sector ESG-Linked Working Capital Facility Agreement in Saudi
MENAT banking group Emirates NBD has inked an ESG-linked working capital facility with Landmark Retail, marking the first time a private sector company has signed a bilateral sustainability-linked loan in …
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The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi, ICBA Partner on Water, Soil & Biodiversity Projects
The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) and the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) have announced a new partnership for cooperation on ground water, soil, and biodiversity projects. This …
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The just-concluded United Nations Summit of the Future in New York, and next year’s Second World Summit for Social Development, aim to “chart a path toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and …
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As the climate crisis heats up, energy demand is also on the rise. Meeting this energy demand sustainably is crucial for securing an equitable, just and livable future. ESG Mena’s …
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Sports brand ASICS has released the results of its 2024 Global State of Mind study, which assesses the connection between sedentary behaviour and mental wellbeing. The survey involved 26,000 participants …
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UAE energy company Masdar has reached an agreement to acquire Spanish green energy company Saeta from Brookfield Renewable this week, in one of Spain’s largest renewable energy transactions. The deal, …