02/15/2024
Green, ESG-linked bonds issuance to hit over $1tn worldwide in 2024
It is projected that Saudi Arabia and the UAE will continue to dominate the regional green bond market.
Planet SOS
02/08/2024
ADIB continues to drive sustainability with "VOLT" Electric Vehicle Finance Program
he program offers a competitive financing rate starting from 1.79%, the lowest in the industry for new electric vehicles (EVs).
02/07/2024
Emirates Nature-WWF to advance UAE's sustainable blue economy
The ‘blue economy’ is a concept that captures the economic value of the world’s oceans and its life.
01/30/2024
Gulf Bank launches 'A Step towards change' environmental sustainability initiative
In collaboration with the Environment Public Authority and five cooperative societies, marking the initial phase
01/25/2024
Bahrain energy company to form captive insurer
The energy company said the agreement aligned with its efforts to consolidate its insurance portfolio across the Group.
01/16/2024
Arab National Bank partners with Canon
Canon's Climate Project Contribution enables companies to compensate for emissions that arise during the use of Canon products
12/29/2023
Accenture to help e& shape and drive sustainable procurement strategy
Now, the company has raised the bar, stating that it aims to achieving zero carbon emissions across its operations in all markets by 2040.
12/19/2023
Aldar partners with Yellow Door Energy to provide 34 megawatts of solar power to properties in the UAE
Starting in 2024, the partnership will deliver clean energy to 45 Aldar properties for 20 years
12/19/2023
BlackRock to invest up to $400m in Dubai decarbonization firm Positive Zero
Winter’s comments were made in the statement issued by Positive Zero.
12/14/2023
Sustainability Consultancy Programme in the UAE and KSA Launched by e& During COP28
The programme was unveiled during the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
12/12/2023
UAE cabinet approves green fuel guideline for aviation
In 2023, the UAE cabinet issued more than 60 policies, initiatives, and decisions to promote the nation’s efforts to combat climate change and its impact
12/11/2023
The Arab Energy Fund Launches "50+", Graduate Training Program for Fresh Graduates to Develop Talents in the MENA Energy Sector
The graduates will have regular check-ins with supervisors to understand their responsibilities and enhance their learning experience.
12/08/2023
COP28: UAE launches landmark Waste to Zero Initiative
Waste to Zero will promote solutions for global decarbonisation by attracting investments in infrastructure projects
12/06/2023
UAE National Banks’ pledge to mobilise over AED 1trln in sustainable finance, reaffirming UAE leadership’s goals: UBF
HE Abdulaziz Al-Ghurair announced the pledge at an event organised jointly by CBUAE with the COP28 Presidency
12/05/2023
Kuwait Fund partakes in COP28
Distinguished lectures, discussions by experts, specialists
12/04/2023
Wildfire-Resilient Landscapes Network launched in partnership with Circular
Bioeconomy Alliance and the Commonwealth Secretariat ahead of COP28 UAE
12/04/2023
DIFC launches Sustainable Finance Catalyst to scale sustainable finance from Dubai
DIFC’s Sustainable Finance Catalyst, which will be part of COP28’s legacy, aims to unlock opportunities and create an impact beyond the conference.
12/04/2023
QIB in partnership with Visa, ecolytiq introduces Carbon Emission Tracker
By fostering awareness and promoting sustainable consumption habits through integrated climate insights
12/04/2023
COP28: UAE signs deal with Bill Gates' nuclear company on advanced reactors
The memorandum of understanding comes amid a push by the UAE to expand its nuclear energy capacity
12/01/2023
Citi GPS report outlines how to mobilize climate and development finance during COP28
Second GPS Report Highlights Global Challenges from Food Security, Water Scarcity and Climate