A new report by Bloomberg Intelligence reveals the UAE banks’ growing position as a potential leader in sustainable finance, partially driven by an AED 1 trillion ($270 billion) commitment by …
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Sustainable Square Unveils ‘2023 State of ESG in the GCC Report’
A report by ESG advisory firm Sustainable Square has provided critical insights into the evolving sustainability landscape across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) over the last six years – it …
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Water is the foundation of our planet’s ecosystem, yet nearly one-third of the global population faces water scarcity. Climate change is exacerbating this crisis, intensifying droughts and shifting rainfall patterns …
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UAE Minister of Climate Change Calls for Greater Collaboration at COP29
In an effort to highlight the UAE’s efforts to foster collaboration and inclusion in climate mitigation, Her Excellency Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, UAE Minister of Climate Change and …
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COP28 President Calls for Continued Effort to Deliver UAE Consensus
In an effort to promote solidarity and progression in global climate discussions, Dr. Sultan Al Jaber formally handed over the UAE’s COP presidency to Azerbaijan on the first day of …
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UAE-based digital bank Al Maryah Community Bank (Mbank) has signed a commitment letter with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), it announced this week. The SBTi—a collaboration between the CDP, …
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Communications and advocacy group SEC Newgate has released its Global ESG Monitor report, assessing emerging consumer sentiment toward the ESG performance and corporate environmental responsibility policies of businesses and governments globally. …
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Ducab Group, Schneider Electric Partner for ESG and Climate Strategy
by salehDucab Group, an end-to-end solutions provider and manufacturing firm, has announced that it has appointed Schneider Electric’s Sustainability Business as a strategic advisor. Schneider Electric shared that through this partnership, it will “work closely” with Ducab Group to …
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The Dubai Chamber of Commerce has announced the launch of a new ESG Label aimed at promoting sustainable business practices. Developed by the Chamber’s Centre for Responsible Business, the label …
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The Labour Fund “Tamkeen” in Bahrain has approved a whistleblowing policy as part of a broader plan to enhance its regulatory procedures and transparency, it has announced. “This initiative aims …