Unilever’s sustainability initiatives are not limited to the UAE, but are embedded across multiple brands and markets, the company’s GM Manan Gupta said
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Revealed: UAE poised for massive upsurge in carbon trading with Middle East market to hit $40bn by 2030
The UAE Carbon Alliance includes major companies such as First Abu Dhabi Bank, Mubadala and Masdar
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Green skills: Equipping the workforce for a sustainable future
Developing green skills is not exclusively about gaining the skills required to solve the climate crisis, it is about empowering people to make informed decisions with the environment in mind
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The global green economy – what it means for UAE entrepreneurs
The green economy is not just a niche segment; it is an increasingly substantial part of the world economy
Carbon credit market
Dubai Financial Market to launch pilot program for carbon credits trading
DEWA and MyCarbon to supply carbon credits; 17 UAE companies sign up; Trading will be open from December 4-8
clean energy
Energy majors Gentari, GIC partner with Greenko founders to develop one of world’s biggest green ammonia platform
The partnership will focus on the production of green ammonia across multiple locations in India, which is expected to accelerate efforts to achieve net zero targets in India as well as in OECD markets
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UAE’s private sector role: It is now or never in fight against climate change
No single entity can tackle the enormity of climate change alone. Therefore, collaboration is key
Ban Ki-Moon Centre for Global Citizens
Dubai Cares, Ban Ki-moon Centre signs pact to launch online training and mentoring programme for youth
The new programme will work towards developing the potential of youth as leaders who are proactively contributing to climate action
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Women leaders are key in Middle East battle against climate change, survey reveals
According to the study, female investors and policymakers on the corporate and public level are twice as likely to consider ESG (environmental, social, and corporate governance) investing when compared to men
carbon emissions
India, Pakistan hail launch of second edition of Middle East Green Initiative by Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman pledged on Monday $2.5 billion in funding to the Middle East Green Initiative, as the region is increasingly looking to sustainable business and diversifying its economy
bond issuance
Saudi PIF raises $3 billion in sale of debut bonds
Saudi Arabia’s PIF manages more than $600 billion in assets, and is at the centre of the Kingdom’s aim to diversify the economy away from oil by boosting non-oil activities
carbon emissions
India’s environment minister praises UAE’s climate action plans
The Indian minister also reviewed progress of a MoU on climate action signed on May 26 this year between India and UAE
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Saudi Arabia announces $186 million investment to develop green economy, create jobs
The Kingdom has a package of initiatives launched, and will contribute to reducing carbon emissions by more than 278 million tons annually
construction activities
Trakhees issues ‘Green Building’ certificates to 32 projects in Dubai Special Development Zones
Trakhees to continue its efforts to facilitate and enhance the sustainable competitiveness of Dubai by applying the ‘Green Building Regulations’
ENOC
ENOC announces ban on use of single-use plastics across its operations, head office
It joins a growing list of UAE companies including top retail brands Carrefour, Lulu Hypermarket, Choithrams, Spinneys, Waitrose, Abu Dhabi Cooperative Society and Spar to support the government policy
climate change
Environmental and societal challenges: An opportunity for the finance sector to step up
Nature-based solutions (NbS) are fundamental to achieving so many of the environmental and societal challenges we face
ACWA Power
Saudi giants ink deal with PIF as first partners in MENA Voluntary Carbon Market
The first five partners for the Voluntary Carbon Market are Aramco, SAUDIA, ACWA Power, Ma’aden, and ENOWA, which is a subsidiary of NEOM.