Click here to read the complete report Dubai, UAE, December 11, 2023 – Sustainable Square, a leading ESG advisory firm headquartered in the UAE, has unveiled its 2023 State of ESG in the GCC Report, providing critical insights into the evolving sustainability landscape across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) over the last six years. The […]
The final part in our 3-part series on Sustainable Finance. In our previous articles, we explored the growth of sustainable finance in the Middle East and GCC, highlighting ESG investments and instruments like green bonds and sukuks. This third article serves as a practical guide to implementing a sustainable finance framework, from foundational steps for
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Part 2 of our 3-part series on Sustainable Finance. a. Islamic Finance and its Link to Sustainability Islamic finance is founded on principles of fairness, ethical investing, and social welfare, which naturally align with the goals of sustainable development. Prohibiting interest (riba) and speculative activities (gharar), Islamic finance promotes risk-sharing, social justice, and investment in
Firms with credible net zero strategies are often better placed to access a growing pool of capital. The global shift towards net zero emissions is gaining traction as businesses of all sizes commit to reducing their carbon footprints. These commitments not only demonstrate environmental responsibility but also enhance corporate reputation and attract sustainability-focused investors. An
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
Sustainable Square is now a proud signatory to The Climate Pledge, reaffirming its dedication to accelerating global climate action and sustainability efforts. The Climate Pledge, co-founded by Amazon and Global Optimism in 2019, is a commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040 and currently has 482 signatories. It brings together the world’s top companies to
Sustainable Square has become a service provider partner for MEIRA, offering exclusive benefits to the listed companies that are on MEIRA’s corporate membership list. Sustainable Square will offer 30% discount on SQUARELY, the company’s AI-Powered Saas platform, for the first year. SQUARELY manages, monitors and evaluates all ESG-related metrics, and is powered with an AI
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.
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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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