05/30/2022
Jordan spearheading climate-responsive digital infrastructure — World Bank
The World Bank added that the Kingdom is the first developing country to build MRV and GHG systems to international standards
Planet SOS
05/30/2022
Boubyan Bank releases its 2021 sustainability report
The report highlightsBoubyan’s ESG metrics and reflects the group’s steady journey to ESG
05/26/2022
NBK reinforce its sustainability commitment, embracing eco-friendly practices across its branch network
To support a smooth transition to sustainable low-carbon and climate-resilient economy
05/23/2022
TCI Sanmar launches 3rd GRI sustainability report “Conserving resources for sustainable growth”
Jayaraman: TCI Sanmar’s dedication to sustainability drives us to consider innovative methods to be future-ready, focusing not just on current development but also, on proactively tackling tomorrow's concerns
05/17/2022
Egypt seeks partnerships with US private sector for green investment boost
Two US companies signed agreements to establish green projects in the North African country
05/12/2022
Gulf International Bank issues inaugural sustainability report
The Report provides an overview of GIB’s strategic approach to sustainability and the Bank’s direct activities and initiatives and discloses them in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) for the year 2021
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
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