Global CCS Institute Opens First Regional Headquarters at Masdar City

Global Carbon Capture and Storage Institute opens first Middle East HQ in Masdar City

The institute joins other key organisations based in Masdar City, including the International Renewable Energy Agency, Mohammed Bin Zayed University for Artificial Intelligence and Emirates Nuclear Energy Company

MoCCAE launches UAE Climate-Responsible Companies Pledge

UAE’s Ministry of Climate Change and Environment launches climate action ‘pledge’ for private sector

Signatories will intensify their efforts to combat climate change, by measuring and reporting their greenhouse gas emissions, among other steps

PepsiCo World Water Week highlights

PepsiCo AMESA highlights water stewardship milestones, aims to be net positive by 2030

In 2021, the company replenished 2.5 billion litres of water through community partnership projects in six high-risk watershed areas

Emirates-NBD-Bank joins United for Wildlife financial taskforce

Emirates NBD joins United for Wildlife Financial Taskforce, supports fight against illegal wildlife trade

The bank joins more than 50 global peers who are members of the United for Wildlife Financial Taskforce, which is dedicated to stopping illicit financial flows associated with illegal wildlife trade

Uzbekistan Agro project funded by ADFD _ Pic courtesy WAM

Abu Dhabi Fund for Development to fund joint agro project in Uzbekistan

Running from 2022 to 2026, the project is designed to enhance farming communities’ resilience to climate change

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Bahrain ministry launches tender for 72 MW solar plant

The tender seeks to build solar panels in the Bahrain International Circuit, University of Bahrain, Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Centre and Al Dana Amphitheatre

Standard Chartered closes transition trade facility

Standard Chartered closes transition trade finance facility for Holcim Group

The transition finance facility aims to support Lafarge Emirates Cement with their latest project, a waste heat recovery system that supports the company’s journey to net zero by 2050

Aldar joins SBTi advisory group/ Greg Fewer, Group Chief Financial and Sustainability Officer at Aldar

Aldar to advise Science Based Targets initiative on net-zero targets for real estate sector

More than 3,000 companies worldwide are working with SBTi to reduce emissions

DUBAL Holding, Quantafuel, BASF sign FEED agreement for plastic recycling in Dubai

DUBAL Holding, Quantafuel, BASF sign FEED agreement for plastic recycling in Dubai

The project will be a significant step towards a circular economy converting low-quality, non-recyclable plastics into valuable products

Incubayt Investments to fund The Waste Lab, a female-led startup

The Waste Lab offers off-site and on-site composting, targetting both B2C and B2B clients

Veolia_Totalenergies sign agreement

Veolia, TotalEnergies to build largest solar PV system for desalination plant in Oman

This 17-megawatt peak solar project will be the first-of-its kind to be installed in the region

UAE leads Arab nations in 'Food System and Economic Resilience’ ranking,

UAE leads Arab nations in ‘Food System and Economic Resilience’ ranking

The UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar are the only Arab countries in the top quartile of the ranking

DEWA to co-organise World Green Economy Summit; aims to fulfill climate change commitment

DEWA to co-organise eighth World Green Economy Summit in September

The summit represents UAE’s efforts to strengthen regional and international cooperation, achieve climate neutrality and accelerate transition to a green economy

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince announces design for ‘The Line’ in Neom

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince announces design of ‘The Line’ in NEOM

The design showcases how urban communities in the future will run on 100 per cent renewable energy, free from roads, cars and emissions

Ashraf Abdelkhalek, Sustainability Leader at Schneider Electric

Adopting sustainability: Following in Dubai’s footsteps

Sustainability initiatives launched by the Dubai government will pave the way for more sustainable cities across the Middle East and Africa region

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OPEC Fund signs off on $430m loan to Paraguay’s Banco Sudameris

Around 60 per cent of the loan will finance small and medium-sized enterprises, and the rest will support farmers and agribusinesses

AW Rostamani Group commits to eliminate all plastic bottles by July 2023

The group aims to eliminate more than 580,000 single-use plastic bottles and replace them with reusable bottles for employees

How reverse logistics supports the sustainability agenda

The goal of reverse logistics is to maximise the asset value, creating a focal point to recycle products and materials

Green industries programmed launched by EAD; pic courtesy Wam

Abu Dhabi’s EAD launches ‘Green Industries’ labelling programme

The programme encourages industrial facilities to find innovative pollution control solutions and apply best environmental practices

Provis announces energy and water savings

Aldar-owned Provis achieves energy and utility savings worth Dhs2.4m in H1 2022

The company successfully reduced over 5,000 tons of carbon emissions and saved over 4 million kWh of energy

Etihad and Junk Kouture partner

Etihad Airways, Junk Kouture partner to promote sustainability through creativity

Junk Kouture, a sustainable fashion competition, challenges young people to make innovative outfits out of 100 per cent recyclable materials and items that are often labelled as waste

K Line Shipping ties up with EGA to decarbonise bulk cargo shipping

Emirates Global Aluminium, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha partner to decarbonise bulk cargo shipping

The partnership will involve the development and implementation of new marine decarbonisation technologies suitable for EGA’s bulk cargo shipping routes

PepsiCo AMESA CEO Eugene Willemsem

Interview: PepsiCo’s Eugene Willemsen says building a culture of sustainability together is critical

PepsiCo’s CEO for Africa, Middle East and South Asia tells Gulf Business why the company is driven by sustainability and focused on supporting communties in the region

Electric vehicle

Electric vehicle outlook is even brighter if the world bikes and takes the bus

Electrification has now spread to all segments of road transport, opines Bloomberg columnist Colin McKerracher

SAVE soil Sadhguru

Gaining ground: Sadhguru and his global mission to save soil

Soil conservation and restoration is key to the survival of our species, says Indian environmentalist and spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev

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World Environment Day: Scaling a circular economy

We look at some companies in the UAE that have championed a circular economy, while promoting sustainability and conscious consumerism

investment firms

How GCC investment firms can adapt to capture new opportunities

Private equity firms, principal investors, and SWFs in the region need to respond to rapidly evolving societal goals and expectations on sustainability

Davos 2022: High-level representation from the Middle East

From a regional perspective, the Middle East was well represented with the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain officials participating

Averda Nakheel

Averda becomes Nakheel’s primary waste and sustainability partner for Discovery Gardens

Averda will provide 50 large recycling cages, making it easier for residents to recycle, with three bins dedicated to collect electrical items

Averda Fairmont UCO

Averda, Fairmont The Palm alliance reduces 17,100kg of carbon emissions

Fairmont The Palm Dubai and Averda have collected 5,700 litres of used cooking oil since November last year, leading to the reduction in carbon emissions