If you’re thinking about investing in a plan that’s labelled as an ESG strategy, be sure the title is earned – and that it’s not a case of “greenwashing”
ESG investing
Artificial intelligence
CEOs don’t believe the metaverse hype, looking to AI, ESG to attract investors: Report
Gartner survey finds business executives are ambivalent about the metaverse, but are leaning into environmental sustainability more in 2022
Arnaud Leclercq
Why high net worth investors in the Middle East are shifting to sustainable investments and Islamic Finance
HNW investors have already taken steps to integrate their Islamic beliefs via Shariah-compliant strategies, and want to learn more about sustainable investments, the head of New Markets at Lombard Odier said
Anthony Yammine
Green financing could unlock $2tr in cumulative GDP across GCC
It could also create 1 million jobs and FDI in sustainable industries, latest Strategy& report indicates
ceos in middle east
Why sustainability is a top priority for most CEOs in the Middle East
EY CEO Survey 2022 reveals that 97% of top execs believe ESG principles will be a key driver of value
Dubai Can
Dubai Can – and so can the private sector
Sometimes our actions can be as simple and impactful as swapping out a plastic bottle for a reusable one
blockchain technology
What are the top investment themes for 2022?
2021 has proved out to be a mixed bag of results. What does 2022 have in store?
environmental social and governance
A blueprint for sustainable investment leadership in the GCC
Many asset managers still approach ESG in a piecemeal fashion
Abu Dhabi Investment Office
ESG in Abu Dhabi is less about talk, more about action
With institutions from Europe and the US owning the majority of these assets, there has been a misconception that MENA is a laggard when it comes to ESG
ESG in the Middle East
Social concerns to be key focus for Middle East investors in 2022: expert
Middle East investors focus is firmly aimed at the social aspect of ESG
ESG investing
ESG: Business imperative or tick-box exercise?
ESG is going mainstream and challenging past assumptions about what corporate responsibly means
ESG in the Middle East
Why sustainable engineering is good business
Sustainable engineering is not just good for the environment, it also improves capital and operational efficiency, which brings financial gains
ESG investing
Making sustainable finance the new normal
Those that refocus their business model strategically to embed ESG and sustainable finance sooner rather than later will find themselves much better equipped — not just to capitalise on, but to drive forward a trend that is not only irreversible but unstoppable
Brand View
Converting systemic risks into sustainable returns for investors
Among the emerging global systemic risks, Tarek Lotfy, Mercer CEO, UAE |IMETA, identifies underlying opportunities for investors to achieve sustainable returns, while creating a positive social and environmental impact
banking and finance
How ESG concerns are being prioritised by Middle East investors
New report says 89% of regional investors expect companies to face increasing levels of litigation as a result of not delivering on ESG promises
conscious investing
Measuring progress of conscious investing
What’s behind the growth in conscious investing – and how do we quantify its impact?
