03/02/2022
DuPont Sustainable Solutions unveils new brand name
New Name dss+ Reflects Expanded Capabilities and Commitment to Protect, Transform and Sustain Client Operations in the Middle East
Planet SOS
03/01/2022
Egypt on green, sustainable finance map: Finance Minister
We obtained our first green finance worth $1.5bn: Maait
02/18/2022
Amer Group's unit inks contract with Banque Misr
Medium-term loan to finance part of Porto El Minya project
02/17/2022
Egypt, World Bank discuss ways to achieve sustainable development amid climate change
The minister said that the World Bank is one of the most prominent international financial institutions with which Egypt cooperates in facing climate change with the aim of developing policies pursued by the state to overcome the climate change crisis and
02/17/2022
Qatar National Bank launches sustainable monetary project
Green bonds are debt instruments allocated to fund projects attributed to environmental and climate benefits.
02/15/2022
Burgan Bank Successfully Establishes a Sustainable Financing Framework
“Strategically, the framework is a conduit for matching international financiers that have deep-rooted sustainability values together with like-minded bank clients looking to undertake sustainability initiatives for the benefit of many communities&a
02/15/2022
HSBC Partners with QNB to Launch Green Repurchase Agreements
The transaction underscores our continued commitment towards sustainability and environmental principles.
02/14/2022
Saudi Arabia transfers $80bn in shares to wealth fund for green projects
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said move was part of efforts to recalibrate the oil-led economy
02/14/2022
FM to meet UNFCCC officials as part of preparations for COP 27 hosted by Egypt
That is in addition to securing climate funding, especially to developing countries.
02/10/2022
Into 2022: tomorrow never comes, that’s why you should Perform Today
The Greatest Wave of Investment Democratisation
02/07/2022
CFA Society Emirates announces the launch of the CFA Institute Certificate in ESG Investing in the United Arab Emirates
New global education program sets standard, enabling investment practitioners to analyse and integrate ESG factors in their daily practice
02/07/2022
HSBC committed to supporting Egypt’s sustainable development: CEO
HSBC supports Ministry of Finance’s issuance of first sovereign green bond in region for $750m
01/30/2022
Timber industry thrives in a sustainable setting
With its theme "Energising Sustainability", the Malaysia pavilion will feature Malaysia's commitment and direction for the sustainable development of non-food based agri-commodities such as timber, amongst others at Expo 2020
01/30/2022
The Red Sea Development Company continues to drive environmental sustainability agenda in the Kingdom with ISO achievement
ISO 14001:2015 is the international standard for environmental management systems (EMS) and the most widely used EMS in the world
01/27/2022
Ras Al Khaimah Municipality launches Green Public Procurement initiatives
Revealed a new set of initiatives, "single-use plastic no more" and "go paperless" as part of the Green Public Procurement program of Ras Al Khaimah
01/27/2022
Qatar Eyes Debut Green Bond in Latest Gulf Move to Tap ESG Funds
While Saudi Arabia and the UAE have pledged to cut carbon emissions to almost nothing by 2050, Qatar plans to only reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2030.
01/27/2022
Standard Chartered Bank appoints JLL for workplace services across EMEA and the Americas
The new world of work is presenting an unprecedented opportunity for us to reimagine the purpose of our workplace and evaluate the changing workforce preferences.
01/24/2022
ESG Investors can drive lasting, measurable change
Investors search for ESG-driven solutions that deliver positive social and environmental change
01/17/2022
Egypt completes a $3bn loan for green and Islamic financing
Other banks participating in the financing arrangement included Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait, Arab Banking Corporation, Standard Chartered, National Bank of Kuwait and Warba Bank.
01/17/2022
Investcorp releases 2021 responsible business report
Mohammed Alardhi: all businesses must prioritize responsible investing to move towards more sustainable economies