Over the last few years, ESG has been the topic of much debate, division and controversy. From political backlash and investors stepping away to greenwashing scandals and tightening regulations, it’s …
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As fashion firms flaunt green claims of “recycled,” “sustainable,” and “responsibly sourced” materials on labels and scorecards, a new report reveals top brands have actually increased their use of synthetic …
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Developing storiesEnergyInnovation & Education
Schneider Electric’s Amel Chadli Talks Green Tech Transformation
As the world battles intersecting climate change-induced crises, technological innovation is a vital weapon in the fight. ESG Mena recently caught up with Amel Chadli, Schneider Electric’s President of Gulf …
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The UN’s Pact for the Future, intended to signify a new era for multilateralism, was adopted on Sunday at the Summit of the Future. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called the …
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Developing storiesFood & WaterInnovation & Education
EEIC’s Ramiz Parbalkar on Desalination Innovation in the UAE
Desalination, on which the MENA region relies for much of its water needs, produces a byproduct called ‘brine’ or ‘reject.’ Without proper management, when pumped back into the ocean, this …
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To triple renewable energy by 2030, energy storage capacity must increase sixfold by the same year. It’s an ambitious target, and the world is far off track. With the clock …
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Developing storiesInnovation & Education
Dr Matthew Sukumaran Talks Embedding Sustainability Within Education
Earlier this year, Heriot-Watt University Dubai and Dubai Humanitarian formed a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing capacity building, knowledge sharing and the adoption of sustainability solutions within the humanitarian sector. …
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Last year was the hottest on record. Now, after a summer of blistering heat, climate experts say we’re on course to beat 2023. Data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service …
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Developing storiesPolicy & Finance
Most Climate Policies Not Fit for Purpose, Global Gear Change Required
Most climate policies fail to deliver impact, according to a new report, which calls for a global gear change. The study, which assessed 1,500 policies implemented between 1998 and 2022 …
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Following backlash from Nobel laureates, world leaders, and climate change experts, the latest draft of the UN Pact for the Future has brought back wording on fossil fuels. Back in …