With the world’s evolving challenges, financial institutions now recognise their power to fund initiatives that promote long-term sustainability
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Reflecting on a year of corporate governance progress
This year, a dedication to the fundamental principles of corporate governance, with a particular focus on ESG standards, has emerged as the defining narrative
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How the UAE Government is effectively synergizing corporate responsibility and leadership for a sustainable future
The synergy between corporate endeavors and governmental support is essential to amplify the impact of policy
climate change
UAE, COP28, ESG: A trifecta for sustainable wealth creation
The UAE presents a unique opportunity for the savvy investor
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Navigating ESG assessment has underrated importance for environmental, social, and governance success
There’s still no concensus on the underlying criteria applicable to ESG success
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Impact investing and ESG ahead of COP28: A paradigm shift in wealth management
The Middle East’s embrace of impact investing mirrors this global trend, showing the synergy between responsible investments and conscientious wealth management
Carbon credit market
Urgent measures needed for retail investor participation in carbon credits
The call comes amid frequent weather emergencies wreaking havoc in India and many other parts of the world, killing and displacing hundreds of thousands of people and destroying billions of dollars worth properties and crops
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How to harness the power of community in ESG
Multinational family-owned tech firms need to be on the path to inclusive corporate citizenship
climate change
Development banks are harnessing technology to accelerate environmental progress
The UAE, in particular, has taken a significant step towards sustainability leadership ahead of COP28, with a resolute commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
Conscious consumerism
4 truths of ESG that will help decision makers craft their strategy
ESG strategies have leapt up several places on the priority lists of regional boardrooms as regulators and employees join consumers in demanding more responsible business operations
climate change
Middle East banks need to do more to fight climate change, reach net zero: Report
MENA banks must get “hard data on climate risk,” both data on their own exposure and on that of their clients, the report said
Adani Enterprises
Adani Group’s alleged wrongdoings trigger questions on ESG investment strategy: Report
ESG funds are investments which make investment commitment based on environmental, social, and governance factors
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week
What can we expect the key trends to be for ESG investing 2023: A GCC perspective
ESG and the environment looks set to remain at the top of the agenda
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
ADCB prices’ green bond to raise $500 million to support ESG-based projects
The bond, follows a global roadshow and reflects confidence in ADCB and its approach to managing ESG risks and opportunities
4G
Kuwait’s Zain Group profits jump 22% to $165 million amid aggressive non-telco investments
The financial results come as the telecom provider ramps up investments in 4G and 5G network upgrades expansion, as well as its aggressive approach to venturing out of the telecom space
climate change
Three ways to keep your ESG projects on track
Your ESG communications strategy should include regularly communicating to internal audiences about your projects and their impact
circular economy
The importance of financing a sustainable future
Projects that are climate adapted from the outset reduce some of these risks and are more likely to stand test of time