ESG

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ADCB named ESG leader with MSCI “AA” rating upgrade and publishes 2024 Green Bond Report

News Desk 1 20/11/2024 0

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank P.J.S.C. (‘ADCB’) has achieved an upgrade in its MSCI environmental, social and governance (ESG) rating to “AA” from “A”, reflecting the Bank’s progress in sustainable finance initiatives, ESG due diligence, industry leading data privacy management and security, as

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New IFS Cloud Sustainability Management Module, in Collaboration with PwC

News Desk 1 31/10/2024 0

IFS, the leading provider of enterprise cloud and Industrial AI, today announces that a new Sustainability Management Module is available in the 24R2 version of IFS Cloud as part of a collaboration with PwC*. The powerful module includes new features which have been developed to help customers simplify and efficiently manage sustainability data collection and […]

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JAGGAER 2023 ESG Impact Report highlights external validation

News Desk 1 11/09/2024

JAGGAER, a global leader in enterprise procurement and supplier collaboration, today released its third Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) Impact Report for 2023. JAGGAER helps its customers to manage and automate complex processes while enabling their highly resilient, accountable, and integrated supplier base. By simplifying and streamlining

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ALEC’s 2023 ESG Report Showcases Significant Strides in Sustainable Operations and Employee Wellbeing

News Desk 1 05/09/2024

In the latest edition of its annual Sustainability & Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) report, ALEC, part of the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), has detailed the clear and measured advancement it has made in the sustainability of its operations as well as in upskilling and enhancing wellbeing of its employees. Notable among the Group’s environmental […]

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APM Capital marks Emirati Women’s Day celebrations highlighting Financial Inclusion for Women and ESG

News Desk 1 02/09/2024

Women aiming for financial inclusion face several challenges due to cultural norms and traditional gender roles. The lack of appropriate legal and policy frameworks poses significant barriers to women’s economic empowerment. Low financial literacy rates among women and poor access to capital impose severe challenges towards achieving a solid foundation for financial

Finance

Dubai panel: Financially empowered future is key for women

Arnold Pinto 28/08/2024 0

Financial literacy and independence seen vital A distinguished all-women panel gathered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on August 26, 2024, to discuss critical issues surrounding financial literacy and empowerment for women in the Middle East. Organised by APM Capital Limited, a leading financial brokerage company based in Abu Dhabi, the event’s panellists featured experts

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Sawaeed Holding acquires UIG & Progressive to become ESG’s flagship platform

News Desk 1 07/08/2024

Sawaeed Holding PJSC (ADX: SAWAEED), a leading provider of manpower and workers accommodation solutions in the UAE and a subsidiary of Emirates Stallions Group (ADX: ESG), has consolidated its leadership in the market through the strategic transfer of United International Group for Manpower services (UIG) and Progressive Real Estate Development, two of ESG’s major

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NIQ Releases 2023 Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Progress Report

News Desk 2 24/07/2024

NielsenIQ (NIQ), the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, has released its second Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Progress Report detailing the Company’s ESG priorities, how it embeds inclusive, sustainable principles into its business model and its commitment to delivering intelligence and innovation to customers that positively impact

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Tech Mahindra Recognized Among SEAL’s 50 Most Sustainable Organizations Globally

News Desk 2 16/07/2024

Tech Mahindra (NSE: TECHM), a leading global provider of technology consulting and digital solutions to enterprises across industries, has been recognized as one of the winners of the SEAL Business Sustainability Awards 2023. Tech Mahindra was awarded under the SEAL’s Organizational Impact Award category. This prestigious accolade places Tech Mahindra among the

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Yango and Sparklo partner to offer ride discounts, supporting UAE’s ESG goals through recycling

News Desk 2 01/07/2024

Yango, the international ride-hailing service, has partnered with Sparklo, a global cleantech company revolutionising the recycling industry. As part of this collaboration, Sparklo users in Dubai can redeem points for 10% and 20% discounts on their Yango rides. Points are collected by recycling plastic bottles and aluminium cans up to two litres through Sparklo’s

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Proving ESG Compliance: A $33.9 trillion Investment Opportunity for Construction

News Desk 2 24/06/2024

PlanRadar, a leading platform for digital documentation, communication, and reporting in construction, facility management, and real estate, has released an analysis on the impact of digital platforms on ESG due diligence. The main finding indicates that only one-third of construction industry professionals believe digital tools are useful for ESG certification

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Autel Energy’s Global ESG Launch Is A Success

News Desk 2 23/04/2024

Autel Energy, a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions and services, proudly announces the successful conclusion of its first EVergreen Global Tree Planting Initiative, which saw hundreds of participants around the globe plant an estimated 5,000 trees in the initial phase. This activity offsets an estimated 2,190,000 kilograms of carbon emissions

Corporate

Acronis releases its 2023 ESG report

News Desk 1 13/03/2024 0

The company goes beyond cyber protection leadership Acronis, a global leader in cyber protection, has made public its 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report. The report delineates the company’s strides and accomplishments throughout the past year and outlines a roadmap for future positive influence. This comprehensive report sums up Acronis’

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Trina Solar heralded as an ESG champion by Bloomberg Green

News Desk 1 10/01/2024

Trina Solar has been recognized for its exceptional performance in promoting sustainable development by gaining a Bloomberg Green ESG-Enterprises award as part of the Bloomberg Green ESG 50 list. This achievement once again underscores Trina Solar’s leadership in the photovoltaic industry. Drawing on data from the Bloomberg ESG Index and the advice of global experts, […]

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2024 focus on sustainability validates Ariston Group’s core value of Sustainable Comfort

News Desk 1 05/01/2024

New year business trend predictions* reiterate a focus on sustainability, a value that Ariston has espoused for more than four decades and is now central to its business strategy. As the countdown to 2030, the centenary year of the Ariston Group begins and its ESG strategical direction around ‘Building a Sustainable Future’ translates into actions, […]

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ADMAF and Pearl Initiative holds Youth Impact Lab to empower UAE’s Youth on ESG challenges

News Desk 1 27/11/2023

The Pearl Initiative, a business-led non-profit organisation focused on promoting corporate accountability in the Gulf Region, has partnered with theAbu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) to host the ‘Youth Impact Lab’, a two-day competition with the aim of empowering UAE’s youth to seek solutions to pressing ESG (environmental, social, and governance)

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Fintech for Good: New Innovative Payments Platform Fils to Transform the World of ESG

News Desk 1 21/11/2023

Fils, a groundbreaking fintech platform, has launched today to help global businesses turn intent into action when integrating sustainable values into the core of digital payments. The new innovation paves the way for trust and safety in carbon markets, bringing together buyers with capital, and suppliers with high-integrity carbon credits, at the rate and scale […]

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Mashreq Provides Chalhoub Group with its Debut Sustainability-Linked Working Capital Facility

News Desk 1 21/11/2023

Mashreq, a leading financial institution in the MENA region, has extended to Chalhoub Group its first Sustainability-Linked Working Capital Facility in a strategic move that underscores the growing importance of sustainable financing in the Middle East. This debut bilateral facility not only highlights both entities’ commitment to environmental, social, and governance

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64% of Organizations Across the Middle East Are Implementing ESG in 2023

News Desk 1 13/11/2023

Green Future Project (GFP), a B-Corp providing end-to-end solutions for organizations to develop and implement a corporate sustainability strategy, has observed an increase in the number of UAE-based companies looking to implement an ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) policy. Co-founder and Chief Growth Officer at GFP, Zain Tarawneh, explains the factors that are

Business

Conares Strengthens ESG Commitment; Aligns with UAE’s Sustainability Drive

News Desk 2 04/08/2023

Dubai; 04th August 2023: Conares, the second largest private steel manufacturer in the UAE, has demonstrated its dedication to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives by making significant progress. Strengthening its commitment to sustainability, the company has recently appointed three distinguished non-executive directors to its board. This strategic move