It was not so long ago that corporate social responsibility (CSR) was the exclusive program for a corporation to demonstrate its community bona fides. Today, CSR’s scope looks extremely limited …
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Building a Sustainable Future: Decarbonising Cement | COP29
At COP29, Thomas Guillot, CEO of the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA), spoke with Sal Jafar, CEO of ESG Mena about GCCA’s efforts to decarbonise the cement industry. Highlighting …
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Monaem Ben Lellahom on the Role of Technology in Advancing Sustainability | COP29
How is technology reshaping sustainability? Monaem Ben Lellahom shares his insights in an exclusive interview with Sal Jafar at COP29, highlighting how Sustainable Square is revolutionising sustainable operations and transactions …
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Empowering Tunisian Talent: A Conversation with Mounir Beltaifa at COP29
At COP29, Sal Jafar, CEO of ESG Mena, spoke with Mr. Mounir Beltaifa, Vice President of Tunisian Talents United, to explore how the NGO is mobilising Tunisian professionals worldwide to …
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Brazil, UN and UNESCO Launch Global Initiative for Information Integrity on Climate Change
In an effort to address disinformation campaigns that are delaying and derailing climate action, the Brazilian government, the United Nations (UN) and UNESCO are joining forces to strengthen research and …
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Saudi Arabia Launches Young Researchers Awards at UNCCD COP16 Science Pavilion
In a bid to accelerate critical research and innovative solutions addressing land degradation, drought and desertification, Saudi Arabia has launched the Young Researchers Award at the COP16 Science Pavilion, with …
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The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure launched the Global Energy Efficiency Alliance (GEEA) at COP29, an initiative aimed at doubling global energy efficiency rates annually while significantly reducing carbon …
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Diriyah Company has been awarded two prestigious Mostadam (Ajwad) certifications for sustainability by the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing in alignment with the Kingdom’s Quality of Life Programme, and a …
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‘Ducab Plants for Progress’: Planting 1,000 Trees in Partnership with Emirates Environmental Group
In a bid to help environmental conservation efforts, Ducab Group, one of the largest end-to-end energy solutions providers and manufacturing firms in the UAE, has announced its ‘Ducab Plants for …
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DP World and Schneider Electric: Delivering Skills to Emirati Youth in Sustainability and Technical Careers
In an effort to encourage the next generation of sustainable engineering, Schneider Electric and DP World have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate the deliverance of skills in …