05/12/2022
Unlocking green finance for Dubai real estate
The banker told leading figures from Dubai’s real estate sector that while financial institutions are keen to drive green lending initiatives
Planet SOS
05/10/2022
Majority of Middle East’s wealthy plan to increase sustainable investments
Eighty-one per cent of regional HNW investors already consider sustainability and ESG when making financial decisions, according to Lombard Odier
05/09/2022
Emirates NBD strengthens commitment to ESG agenda
The report has been prepared in accordance with the GRI Standards and aligned to the UAE Vision 2021 as well as the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
04/27/2022
New €500 million facility to green Turkey’s financial system
The new facility will continue to support specific investments
04/25/2022
Masdar signs deals to develop 4 GW-capacity green hydrogen plants in Egypt by 2030
These projects will build on the UAE’s and Masdar’s position as an early mover in the global hydrogen market
04/22/2022
Scatec, Acme's Oman project gets world's first green hydrogen certificate
The electrolysers will have a capacity of 300 MW
04/22/2022
The GCC’s net zero goals set to boost sustainability-linked loans, bonds
As it currently stands, the green finance sector in the Gulf Cooperation Council has made significant progress within the public sector.
04/21/2022
IBM unveils its new reporting framework and report for environmental, social and governance
‘IBM Impact’ Aims to Create a More Sustainable, Equitable, and Ethical Future
04/18/2022
EBRD’s first investment under new green financing facility in Turkey
Through this loan, TSKB will extend green credit lines to companies to enhance their energy efficiency, renewable energy and climate resilience measures.
04/14/2022
UAE calls on global investors to benefit from its business-friendly environment
Dr Sultan Al Jaber discusses support for industry on visit to Enviroserve and Unilever factories in Dubai Industrial City
04/12/2022
Renewables take lion’s share of global power additions in 2021
The global renewable generation capacity amounted to 3,064 Gigawatt (GW) by the year end, thus increasing the stock of renewable power by 9.1%
04/11/2022
FAB successfully prices CHF 200mln Green Bond in the Swiss Franc market
The CHF 200 million 4-year Bond was issued at SARON + 54 bps and a coupon of 1.0625%
04/11/2022
Pulse intends to deploy a spectrum of fast electric vehicle chargers across Abu Dhabi
In conjunction with hosting the UN Climate Change Conference in 2023
04/11/2022
GIB wins three honours from the Global Banking & Finance Review
GIB wins two awards for excellence in ESG & Sustainability and is also named as the Best Project and Structured Finance bank in KSA
04/08/2022
Dubai Chamber of Commerce examines energy and water efficiency in green buildings
Recent webinar highlighted case studies and best practices shared by industry players in UAE who are raising green building standards
04/06/2022
UAE requires $671bln investments to achieve net-zero targets
Net zero ambitions could also reduce household spending, says Standard Chartered report
04/05/2022
Green financing could give GCC economies $2tn boost and create one million jobs by 2030
With the right policies, foreign direct investment in power, water, construction, mobility, food and waste management sectors in the region will surge, Strategy& Middle East says
04/05/2022
Boursa Kuwait publishes its Sustainability Report for 2021
Showcasing the company’s partnerships and initiatives for the past year
04/04/2022
PwC starts campaign to support Dubai Can sustainability initiative
Central to PwC’s plans are free water dispensaries, launched at the same time as the Dubai Can initiative in 30 locations across the city.
03/31/2022
Bahrain `committed' to reaching net-zero carbon emissions
Taha International Corporation was honoured at the end of the forum for its commitment to implementing the highest environmental and climate standards, as well as its support for the Kingdom of Bahrain's efforts to reach net-zero carbon emissions.