ESG is now a concern for investors, shareholders and other stakeholders, as well as customers and regulators
To determine a company’s exposure to climate-related risks investors need non-financial data, unlike for traditional types of financial risk
As the region’s banks double down on their ESG efforts, the implementation of a comprehensive strategy with data governance at its core has never been more important
While scientists and public health officials have long been at alert to the dangers — air pollution kills 6.7 million people a year
The roadmap identifies environment-and-climate-friendly initiatives that the MoE aims to achieve by the start of and post COP28
Adopting energy-efficient strategies that reduce the demand and greening the current energy supply is key, says Pierre Cheyron
The collaboration with WorldGBC offers the bank a platform to strengthen its net zero commitments
The Abu Dhabi-listed firm said proceeds from the issuances will be used to finance eligible green projects including renewable energy
Ahead of COP28, the forum will explore innovations and economic opportunities supporting global efforts to net zero emissions by 2050
The general curator of SeaWorld Abu Dhabi and Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue tells us how the centre will enable marine conservation and build a strong regional rescue network
To address climate change and its implications for societies a concerted effort is urgently needed – both from the public and private sectors
The round table discussion hosted by Century Financial showcased new sustainability initiatives and partnerships aimed at promoting investments
Investing in ESG initiatives not only aligns with responsible business practices but also sets companies apart from their competition
The tech ecosystem’s startups will also gain access to Club Investible, a global network of more than 130 high-net-worth investors who provide capital and expertise
Maana is a combination of the words ‘Maan’ which means Moon in Dutch and ‘Mana’, which means power in Polynesian languages
The charter was signed on the sidelines of the UAE Cabinet meeting held on March 6
Both sides will conduct joint research in the fields of environmental preservation
Nineteen ‘Sustainability Requirements’ have been put in place to establish a baseline across hotels in Dubai and unify hotels’ environmental practices
More than half of FAB’s bond issuances in 2022 were in a ‘green’ format, with the bank aiming to further grow its range of sustainable offerings
The issuance of green and sustainable finance in the Middle East increased by 532 per cent to $24.6bn in 2021 from $3.8bn a year earlier.
The Baynouna Solar Park produces over 560 gigawatt-hours of energy annually – enough to power 160,000 homes
The carrier recycled more than 500,000 kilograms of plastic and glass last year
Dubai Can has installed water fountains in strategic places across the city, including public parks, beaches, and tourist destinations, to help people refill bottles
The move is part of the biopharmaceutical giant’s global green agenda
The data centre has a capacity exceeding 100 megawatts, and spans more than 16,000 square metres
At 65,000 square feet, AeroFarms AgX is the largest indoor vertical farm of its kind for research and development in the world
The entities signed the agreement during the World Government Summit to support investments in emerging markets related to climate mitigation and adaptation, the adoption of clean technologies, and food security
The framework will look at accelerating the adoption of distributed photovoltaic systems, and the development of innovative new technologies and business models in emerging markets
Saudi Tabreed currently manages 779,000 tonnes of refrigeration (TR) via contracts with major companies in Saudi Arabia
The fund will allocate an amount equalling the net proceeds of the issuance to fund eligible green projects in line with its Green Finance Framework