Market Sustainability Assessment – Identify, Analyze, and Improve Sustainability Performance to Create Long-term Market Viability & Resilience

What is Market Sustainability Assessment? Markets are a fundamental part of an economy, and they play a pivotal role in allocating resources efficiently, promoting innovation, and providing consumers with choices. Understanding the dynamics of different markets is essential for businesses, investors, and policymakers as they make decisions related to production, consumption, & investment. Market Sustainability […]

ESG Regulatory Assessment – Driving Responsible and Sustainable Business Practices through Global Guidelines and Standards

What is ESG Regulatory Assessment? Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) regulations are rules and laws that drive sustainability and responsible business management across various sectors. ESG regulatory assessments are conducted by various entities, such as regulatory bodies, consulting firms, and financial institutions. For instance, in real-time, entities such as the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) assess […]

The Prominence of Qatar’s ESG efforts in achieving its 2030 Vision

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) is a framework that helps organizations understand and manage business risks across the E, S, and G pillars. This concept is a proactive and comprehensive framework adopted by small-sized to large-sized organizations to improve their operational impacts and to benefit the stakeholders. In 2022, Qatar hosted the FIFA World Cup […]

The Vital Cog in Bahrain’s Progress Towards its Economic Vision 2030

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices have taken center stage in Bahrain since the national stock exchange of Bahrain, Bahrain Bourse (BHB), in 2020, launched voluntary ESG reporting guidelines for public companies listed on the BHB stock exchange.  While launching its Annual Report in 2019, BHB included ESG information as part of the report, becoming […]

Jordan’s ESG Goals and its Impact on the Region’s Vision and Strategy 2025

The relevance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) in Jordan comes from its ‘National Vision and Strategy 2025’ that encompasses a wide range of objectives under each of its four core pillars, focusing on effective economic growth, skill enhancement, social progress, and environmental responsibility. There are four core pillars to the vision–to foster active citizens […]

The Influence of Effective ESG Practices on Achieving the Kuwait Vision 2035

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) has gained traction in Kuwait since its National Development Plan, also known as the Kuwait Vision 2035, was issued in January 2017. Kuwait’s national vision, The Vision 2035 or ‘New Kuwait,’ based on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), is driven by a commitment to reshape its society into a financial, […]

Mapping ESG Tailwinds in the United Arab Emirates

Worldwide, investors seek transparent and clear information from companies regarding their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance. This is due to the growing awareness of the importance of social issues and the impact of climate change. In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), ESG practices have been driven by the need to broaden energy resources, address […]

Reimagining ESG Optimism through Saudi Vision 2030

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices in Saudi Arabia have rapidly been gathering pace. This is in pursuit of economic diversification and sustainable development, where ESG practices are pivotal. These factors have highly influenced corporate behavior and promoted responsible business conduct within the kingdom. In this regard, Saudi Arabia has taken steps to incorporate ESG […]

The Relevance of ESG in Oman within the Context of Oman’s Vision 2040

The recent talk about “ESG” (Environmental, Social, and Governance) is a response to the increasing problems related to global warming and social inequalities. This is connected to worldwide and regional efforts, like the Paris Agreement on Climate Action and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, which aim to deal with these issues. This concept has gained […]