The UAE, like many other countries in the Middle East, faces unique challenges related to climate change. According to the latest IPCC report, known as the AR6 Synthesis Report, released in 2023, the UAE faces several key climate threats. Rising temperatures and extreme heat events pose significant risks to human health and infrastructure. The region […]
Read MoreDespite recent geo-political challenges, investor appetite for boosting ESG assets under management (AUM) have remained steady. According to Bloomberg, ESG-related assets under management are predicted to hit $40 trillion by 2030. At AGS, we’ve underscored the importance of ESG materiality assessments to business success, and the significance of involving stakeholders in the process. In this […]
Read MoreIn 2020, the UAE announced mandatory sustainability reporting for listed companies. It is important to understand how this mandate fits into UAE’s wider sustainability objectives and how the requirements of sustainability reporting in UAE will benefit the businesses to profit and gain trust of shareholders, investors, and creditors. 2023 can be termed as a watershed […]
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