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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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Why Net-Zero is the Key to Sustainable Development in GCC Countries

Why Net-Zero is the Key to Sustainable Development in GCC Countries

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

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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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Navigating the ESG Frontier: A Regional Business Development Manager's Guiding Hand for New GCC Companies on Their IPO Journey

Navigating the ESG Frontier: A Regional Business Development Manager’s Guiding Hand for New GCC Companies on Their IPO Journey

Crafting a customised ESG roadmap is a refined process, one that requires alignment with industry dynamics and adherence to evolving regulatory requirements specific to the GCC region. GCC is experiencing a surge in companies aspiring to go public or those recently listed, marking a transformative phase in their corporate journey. As a regional business development

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Harnessing Relevance and Comparability in Sustainability Reporting

Harnessing Relevance and Comparability in Sustainability Reporting

Our team’s expertise in aligning the findings with global frameworks like GRI, SASB, or TCFD ensures that each report is not just relevant to the organisation but also resonates on a global scale. As a senior consultant at Sustainable Square, I have had the privilege of working with numerous organisations from different industries and being

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From Narrative to Numbers: A Tech Lead's Insight into AI-Driven Data Gathering

From Narrative to Numbers: A Tech Lead’s Insight into AI-Driven Data Gathering

Introduction In today’s data-centric landscape, efficient and user-friendly data collection methods are of paramount importance. In my role as the Head of Technology at Sustainable Square, navigating the maze of ESG data collection has been one of our most pressing challenges.Traditional systems, with their rigid input formats, can sometimes feel cumbersome for users, potentially complicating

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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 Risk Assessment, a Strategy Driver for UAE Banks

Climate Risk Assessment, a Strategy Driver for UAE Banks  

A green transition at any organisation, and especially financial institutions, starts at the top. For climate action and climate risk management, an engaged and well-informed management and board is essential. July 3, 2023 scored the highest temperature degree ever recorded, with forecasts already indicating that this record will be broken several times this year. We

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