07/04/2022
Dubai to raise share of renewables to 14% of energy mix by end of year
Clean energy currently accounts for 11.5% of the emirate's mix
Planet SOS
06/28/2022
BNP Paribas and ADGM explore key areas of climate action in the lead to COP28 with UAE business leaders
BNP Paribas & ADGM release white paper following roundtable discussion with business leaders in the UAE
06/28/2022
Where next for ESG investing in the UAE?
This is where the private sector and government can take an exciting role in helping the industry to develop ESG demand in the region, and particularly in the UAE.
06/14/2022
BCG Accelerates Its Climate Action and Sustainability Commitments with Emirates Nature-WWF “Leaders of Change” Program Partnership
As a dedicated frontrunner in climate action, BCG is one of the first organizations to join the unique Emirates Nature-WWF platform to protect the environment and the natural heritage of the UAE through key youth-oriented activities.
06/14/2022
Jordan Ahli Bank renews its cooperation with the Arab Group for the Protection of Nature
Driven by its vision to support the efforts of addressing the effects of climate change
06/03/2022
UAE-Egypt consortium set to buy African renewables firm Lekela
The deal would give Masdar, its first foothold in southern Africa, expected by analysts and bankers to be the next major hub of renewables development after Asia considering the many hours of sunlight, even during winter
06/03/2022
ADGM reinforces commitment to sustainable practices
To mark the beginning of the ban on June 1st, ADGM distributed re-usable tote bags in its community and encouraged people to use sustainable alternatives
06/02/2022
NBB wins 2 sustainability finance awards from Global Finance
NBB had previously won the Outstanding Leadership in Sustainability Transparency Award from Global Finance’s Sustainable Finance Awards in 2021.
06/01/2022
CIB discusses advancing sustainable finance in Egypt and the road to COP 27 in ‘Net Zero Delivery Summit’
The CIB has been strongly committed to sustainable finance since the beginning of its journey in 2012. The bank has successfully embedded sustainability across all banking operations, creating a culture of responsible banking within society and among stak
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
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