ESG in Dubai
ESG has moved from voluntary reporting to a regulatory expectation in the UAE. Listed companies on the Dubai Financial Market and Nasdaq Dubai face sustainability-disclosure requirements, the country has committed to Net Zero by 2050, and investors, lenders and counterparties increasingly demand credible ESG credentials. Getting the governance and reporting right is now a legal as well as a reputational issue.
We help businesses build ESG into how they are run and governed: board and committee structures, disclosure and reporting frameworks, sustainable and green financing, climate and environmental compliance, and diligence on supply chains and acquisitions. We also advise on the growing risk of greenwashing claims and on aligning UAE operations with the international standards clients are held to abroad.
What we do
- ESG disclosure and sustainability reporting
- Corporate governance and board structures
- Sustainable and green finance
- Climate and environmental compliance
- Supply-chain and ESG due diligence
- Greenwashing and ESG-related risk
Frequently asked
Is ESG reporting mandatory in the UAE?
For companies listed on the DFM and Nasdaq Dubai, sustainability disclosure is required, and other regimes and lenders increasingly expect it. We assess what applies to you and build a compliant reporting framework.
What is greenwashing risk?
Overstating environmental credentials can expose a business to regulatory, contractual and reputational claims. We review your ESG communications and help you substantiate them.
How does Net Zero 2050 affect my business?
The UAE's Net Zero commitment is driving sector regulation, procurement standards and financing conditions. We help you anticipate and comply.
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