In 2018, we decided to scan the MENA region’s performance on Sustainability. Therefore, we launched a survey targeting 1500 organisations (of which 638 responded) from 16 sectors and 18 different countries across the Middle East and North Africa.
What can we learn?
- 31% of organisations reported having a holistic sustainability strategy (which addresses sustainability topics across the entire organisation and in consideration of all stakeholders).
- 75% of organisations with a holistic sustainability strategy produce annual sustainability reports. The practice of sustainability reporting is less common in organisations which only have a CSR strategy or an environmental strategy, rather than a holistic, all-encompassing sustainability strategy.
- The top drivers to invest in sustainability are to improve reputation (21%) and out of a sense of responsibility (19%).
- Education was the top focus area, with 16% of participating organisations reporting it as their key focus area when it comes to supporting their local community.
- 79% of organisations reported initiatives related to managing energy use and GHG emissions across operations.
