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Part 1 of our 3-part series on Sustainable Finance. Sustainable finance, defined as the integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into financial decisions, plays a critical role in addressing global challenges like climate change and social inequality. With ESG-focused investing becoming a significant trend, financial institutions worldwide are steering investments toward projects that

Collaboration is a cornerstone of business success. This is not only the case for general business operations but also for corporate sustainability. Collaboration leverages the collective strengths of individuals and teams to drive innovation, efficiency, and, most importantly, change. What are the benefits of collaboration in the context of sustainability: Pooling of resources: Collaboration enables

Blockchain technology has now become a promising tool in preventing greenwashing as it aids in creating immutable ESG data records. The technology ensures that the data being recorded and entered cannot be changed or tampered with. Lately, ESG criteria have become pivotal for evaluating the impacts of businesses. Regulators, consumers and investors are increasingly demanding

Recognising the critical need for sustainable land management, several Middle Eastern countries have implemented robust policies and initiatives aimed at combating desertification and promoting land restoration. World Environment Day (WED) 2024 is marked under the slogan ‘Our Land. Our Future. We are #GenerationRestoration’. The slogan shines a spotlight on the urgent need for ‘Land restoration,

Any circularity concept is impossible without the 3R Principles: Reduce (eliminating waste), Reuse (circulating products and materials) and Recycle (regenerating materials) through the lifecycle of oil and gas operations The circularity concept has been deeply ingrained in human societies for centuries due to its multi-faceted benefits which include resource conservation, waste reduction, and monetary benefits.

Many GCC countries have already taken significant steps towards achieving net-zero emissions. It is time for companies to also create their net-zero action plans In today’s corporate world, the need for sustainable development has become more critical than ever. As businesses continue to grow and expand, they are also responsible for ensuring that their actions

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.

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

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