The evolution of fashion within the UAE is a narrative filled with innovation and change, which showcases the region’s environmental awareness along with the desire to lead
environmental impacts
Latest in environmental impacts
Eco-friendly lubricants
ENOC launches new range of environmentally acceptable lubricants
The EALs for marine vessels will prevent harmful discharge into the aquatic environment; complies with leading global standards
Abu Dhabi
UAE records hottest day of year as scorching temperature hits 50.8°C
UAE sees temperatures hit a sweltering 50.8°C
COP28
Harnessing COP28 to supercharge the UAE’s impact investing agenda
It’s time to deploy the sustainability narrative
Abu Dhabi
UAE weather: July 2023 temperature surges to 120,000-year record
The UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, reported that the initial three weeks of July saw a surge in global temperature averages
climate change
As we celebrate Ramadan, Passover, and Easter – let the shared principle of compassion unite us in our fight against climate change
The call to compassion – to treat others as we’d like to be treated – exists in every religion, and the reminder to take care of each other is urgent this month
ad campaign
UK bans Etihad Airways ad campaign, calls it ‘exaggerated’
UAE national carrier Etihad Airways sponsors the Manchester City Premier League and also holds stadium naming rights, as part of its extensive marketing strategy
environment
Inside the mind of Hares Youssef: A philanthropist’s vision to build a new future
Hares Youssef’s journey of self-discovery led to finding a universal value for humanity
Boston Consulting Group
GCC requires up to $85 billion investments to achieve sustainable waste management in the region, says new study
This investment would cover design, collection, sorting, and recycling investment across these four key waste streams, said the study by BCG in collaboration with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development
climate crisis
Sow the seeds of change this environment day
From civil society, youth to governments, private organisations and non-profits – we all have a part to play in securing a stable planet for ourselves and generations to come
carbon emissions
The ‘E’ in ESG: Addressing the elephant in the boardroom
Most companies have a history of corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, which addresses the S in ESG, and have been slowly enhancing their corporate governance, which addresses the G in ESG, but the environmental aspect needs attention
Artificial intelligence
How AI can improve the corporate ESG bottom line
74 percent of people in the UAE believe bots will succeed where humans have failed with corporate sustainability
eco-tourism
Can sustainability be a revenue driver for hospitality?
Sustainability now greatly influences people’s lifestyle choices and how they behave
Architecture
Sustainability in architecture is in, spectacular over-the-top structures are out
More architects are focusing on the carbon footprint of their building, rather than flashy features that once may have earned them a place in history books alongside great architects
Conscious consumerism
Why UAE organisations must empower conscious consumers to give back to nature this #festiveseason and beyond
By coming together, we have the power to prevent future pandemics and reduce the negative impacts of climate change
Eco-friendly
Why sustainability in the hospitality industry is here to stay
Sustainability is a commitment that must be woven into the hotels’ DNA and operating philosophy. One of the lessons the pandemic taught us is that how we travel matters
carbon emissions
Building a sustainable future in the GCC
As the construction sector expands its project footprint, there is a greater commitment to shrink its carbon footprint