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Organisations shouldn’t fold on government’s sustainable paper initiatives
‘Going green’ will protect the bottom line for companies as eco-conscious consumers set the criteria for products of the future By Alexandria Robinson, Show Director, Paperworld Middle East Dubai, UAE: In the wake of the eco-conscious consumer, there has been a noticeable shift in the way products are designed, and it has been led […]
Interview: Matthew Tribe, Executive Director at CallisonRTKL (CRTKL)
The Sustainabilist interviewed Matthew Tribe, Executive Director at CallisonRTKL (CRTKL), who brings local and global intelligence combined with cross-sector expertise, for further insights and commentary on remote working and sustainable communities. Mr. Tribe offered insights on the importance of citizen well-being during this period, as well as the role of sustainability and sustainable communities and […]
Xylem supports UAE’s National Climate Change Plan 2050 with sustainability best practices
Xylem Inc. (NYSE:XYL), a leading global water technology company, has achieved 28.3% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emission intensity over the target of 20% set in 2014. Complementing the goals of the UAE’s National Climate Change Plan 2050, Xylem’s 2019 ‘Water for a Healthy World’ Sustainability Report revealed the company has over-achieved and made material […]
The Future of Fashion is Sustainability
By Roberta Flanagan The world is currently having to take an enforced collective pause. However, this social slow-down has given us all a chance to acknowledge what is important, we’re getting back to basics, we’re taking a moment to examine the bigger picture. We know as consumers, the constant need for ‘more’ is having a […]
Flexibility is Key
The GCC power sector needs greater flexibility if it is to effectively integrate renewables into its electricity generation infrastructure, according to one of the world’s leading energy market consultants. Brendan Cronin, Head of Management Consulting Middle East, AFRY was speaking ahead of his participation in the thought leadership plenary sessions of the first Middle East […]
TRSDC Finalises Contract for 100% Renewable Utilities
The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism project, has finalised its utilities deal with a consortium led by ACWA Power for The Red Sea Project (TRSP). This confirms the development as the largest tourism project in the world set to be powered solely by renewable energy. The […]
Invesco’s Strategy Helps Manage Climate Risk
Awareness and importance of sustainability integration in investment processes are rising across investors globally Climate change is a growing concern, particularly among Middle East sovereign asset managers Invesco’s multi-factor strategy allows implementation of ESG considerations while preserving potential for outperformance DUBAI, UAE, 16 september 2020 – Sustainability and responsibility in investments have become a mainstream […]
A Whoop for Workers’ Wellness
Expo 2020 Dubai is creating a new roadmap to help future major construction projects and mega-events lift safety standards thanks to its pioneering Worker Wellness Programme, a massive project to measure workers’ health and well-being using the latest wearable wellness technology. The first phase of the programme ran for 30 months from October 2017, using […]
Sustainability Reporting Increases in Top UAE Companies
Corporate sustainability reporting has increased from 44% in 2017 to 51% in 2020 among the top 100 UAE companies. The increase has been driven by a greater commitment to national initiatives and efforts to gain stakeholder confidence by proactively communicating ESG performance. This is one of the key findings of The time has come, the […]
Expo 2020 Dubai unveils new round of social entrepreneurs helping communities around the world
An Australian organisation providing work opportunities for refugees, a dementia breakthrough from Malta and an environmentally-sustainable Indian packaging company are among 23 new social innovators helping to tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges as part of Expo 2020’s global innovation and partnership programme, Expo Live. The Expo Live Innovation Impact Grant Programme (IIGP) […]
