The Middle East’s embrace of impact investing mirrors this global trend, showing the synergy between responsible investments and conscientious wealth management
ESG
ESG
Mastering the language of youth: Harnessing ‘generation next’ in effective business strategies
Understanding future generations is the key to preparation
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
clean energy
The private sector needs to get on board for the Middle East to hit net zero climate goals
Embracing sustainability is not just a moral imperative but essential for protecting livelihoods, biodiversity and ensuring long-term regional growth and prosperity
ESG
How to harness the power of community in ESG
Multinational family-owned tech firms need to be on the path to inclusive corporate citizenship
COP28
UAE’s COP28 puts ESG reporting in the spotlight
Companies need to take ESG seriously as the importance of sustanability increases
Diversity
Inclusivity reporting is the key to business success in the UAE and beyond
Research shows that diverse and inclusive workplaces create a competitive advantage, enhance productivity and innovation, and mitigate risks related to turnover, legal and regulatory compliance, and reputation
carbon emissions
Dubai’s DP World achieves significant reduction in carbon emissions
The ESG report demonstrates the DP World’s commitment to sustainable business practices, and has been developed in accordance with the latest Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards
AI
UAE firms need ESG in AI: ‘We do not have the luxury of time,’ expert warns
AI brings benefits but also ethical risks for ESG policies UAE companies committed to sustainability goals
360 Strategic Communications
Wellbeing at work is a pandemic legacy that’s here to stay
Social purpose and personal wellbeing represent pandemic legacies that are marking a new era of employee engagement and the future of work
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
agribusiness
Dubai attracts sustainable finance deals as Apical raises $787mn from MENA, global banks
The round of financing saw almost 25 percent of Apical’s funds coming from notable Middle Eastern banks
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
digital transformation
How to revitalise traditional family businesses in the Gulf
A generational milestone has been reached for the economic powerhouses of the Arabian Gulf
Boston Consulting Group
UAE banking revenue to surge
Growth at a compounded annual rate of 6.4% is expected between 2021-2026
