Author name: Monaem Ben Lellahom

Group CEO and Founding Partner

Investing with Impact: Navigating the ESG Landscape in Private Equity

Investing with Impact: Navigating the ESG Landscape in Private Equity

Inspired by France’s “loi de vigilance” and Germany’s Supply Chain Sourcing Obligations Act (LkSG), the directive aims to address issues such as child labor, slavery, labor exploitation, pollution, and biodiversity loss. The surge in ESG-centered investing is gaining momentum, driven by concerns about economic sustainability, climate change, and human survival, as well as its returns. […]

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Understanding the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and Its Impact on Middle Eastern Companies

Understanding the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and Its Impact on Middle Eastern Companies

Inspired by France’s “loi de vigilance” and Germany’s Supply Chain Sourcing Obligations Act (LkSG), the directive aims to address issues such as child labor, slavery, labor exploitation, pollution, and biodiversity loss. The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) is a significant legislative development in the European Union (EU) aimed at promoting responsible business practices and

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The Collective Journey Toward Supply Chain Decarbonisation

The Collective Journey Toward Supply Chain Decarbonisation

Scope 3 emissions can be more than 11 times larger than a company’s direct emissions In the dynamic world of corporate responsibility, tackling climate change has emerged as a paramount challenge. The spotlight is on managing Scope 3 emissions, which are indirect emissions linked to a company’s activities but not under its direct control. It’s

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Reflecting on the Unmet $100 Billion Climate Finance Commitment Since Cop15 – Would “Debt Swap” Solve the Issue?

Reflecting on the Unmet $100 Billion Climate Finance Commitment Since COP15 – Would “Debt Swap” Solve the Issue?

The echoes of the unfulfilled $100 billion commitment serve as a stark reminder of the imperative for the Global North, and all stakeholders, to rekindle the spirit of solidarity and collective action that marked COP15. In 2009, at the 15th Conference of Parties (COP15) of the UNFCCC in Copenhagen, a historic commitment was made. Developed

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climate change scenario analysis

Playing the Game of Climate Change Scenario Analysis: A Guide for Businesses

Scenario analysis, especially when gamified, serves as an engaging tool to prepare for potential climate impacts and build strategies for various futures. Climate change is an escalating global issue with profound implications for businesses, affecting everything from physical assets and supply chains to market dynamics and regulatory frameworks. Therefore, it’s essential for businesses to undertake

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Unmasking Carbon Credits: Green Savior or Market Manipulation?

Carbon markets can facilitate the transfer of clean technologies and expertise from developed to developing countries. This allows the latter to leapfrog the carbon-intensive stages of development and transition directly to sustainable practices. In the global fight against climate change, the concept of carbon credits has emerged as a potential solution to mitigate the harmful

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carbon taxation in the middle east

Carbon Taxation in the Middle East – the Way Forward?

Implementing carbon taxation in the Middle East requires careful consideration of all pros and cons to ensure that it supports the region’s long-term sustainable development. Carbon taxation is a policy tool used to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the impacts of climate change. It works by putting a price on the carbon content of

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CEO of Sustainable Square Monaem Ben Lellahom Speaks at Expo 2020 Dubai

“The call for the SDGs is to invest, not support” – Monaem Ben Lellahom during his keynote at EXPO Dubai 2020 on how to accelerate the uptake of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.  Dubai, UAE – April 26th, 2022 – On February 18th 2022, Sustainable Square CEO delivered a keynote at Expo 2020  about

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Panel on the Circular Economy as an enabler for revenue optimization

Our Head of Responsible Investing, Davide Del Deo had the pleasure of moderating an interesting  panel on the “Circular Economy as an enabler for revenue optimization” in the #RevOpUAE event organised by Spade on the 22nd of March. The panel members were Nadia Ibrahim, Head of Sustainability at Farnek, Bill Heath, General Manager at Emrill

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