Ever since Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva returned to office in 2023 and told the world that Brazil is “back on the world stage,” the government has endeavored to establish itself as …
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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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EtihadWE, Khalifa University Partner on Water Quality Research
Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE) has announced a new partnership with Khalifa University of Science and Technology’s Centre for Membranes & Advanced Water Technology (CMAT) this week, centred on water …
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FlyNow Aviation, a Salzburg-based eCopter company, and Savvy Charging Technologies, an Emirati charging solutions startup, have announced a partnership this week. According to a statement, the collaboration will see FlyNow …
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This week, Morocco’s Caisse de Dépôt et de Gestion (CDG) and the Casablanca Finance City Authority (CFCA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a regional voluntary carbon market. …
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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 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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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 …