Tag: Sustainability
Consumers Willing to Pay More for Sustainability-Minded Companies
A new survey conducted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Kuwait has spotlighted the influence a company’s...
The Dubai Can Initiative – Saving Saving Plastic Bottles
Launched by HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, in March 2022,...
Submissions For Zayed Sustainability Prize 2022 Close In A Month
Global prize fund of US$3 million to amplify impact of winners in Health, Food, Energy, Water and Global High Schools categories
With one month to...
Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan Revealed; 5 Key Areas in Focus
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, today launched the Dubai...
Scandinavia Leads Ranking for Global Sustainable Tourism
66.4% of consumers globally want to have a positive impact on the environment through their daily actions in 2021, according to a new report...
80% of GCC Consumers are Willing to Live More Sustainably
Visionary leadership a catalyst in public’s appetite for sustainability; 44% believe climate change is currently impacting their lives; Increased awareness would change behavior.
Public awareness...
Biggest Trends in Sustainable Construction for 2021
The Covid-19 outbreak put many sectors at a standstill, with building and construction recording a moderate growth since the pandemic struck.
However, the Middle East...
Are Oil Majors Ready to Become Part of The Climate Change...
The list of companies making deep pledges on the environment is growing longer by the day. About one-quarter of Fortune 500 businesses now have...
Global Innovation Award 2021 Announces Winners at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), together with award sponsors and co-judges Bee’ah, Diamond Developers, and DP World UAE Region, named Cambrian...
Dubai’s First In-store Hydroponic Farm Offers Fresh and Sustainable Foods
Hydroponic farming uses 90% less water and space, reducing the carbon footprint of food production
16 fresh leafy greens and herbs grown in...
Water Conservation Efforts Double in GCC due to Rising Population, Economic...
Region’s desalination capacity to increase by 40 per cent in next five years
More than half of the world's total desalination output originates...
Citizenship Report: Community Impact, Gender Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and Sustainability
The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) released its 2019 Citizenship Report social, detailing progress in its Citizenship focus areas of Community Impact, Diversity &...
2019 Edition of Global Knowledge Index Launched
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) unveiled the 2019 results of the Global Knowledge...
Building Greener Thinking into Middle East’s Real Estate
Across the Middle East, it’s not just the glass skyscrapers glittering in the sunlight; growing numbers of buildings are incorporating renewable energy measures such...
UAE’s Progress Towards Greener Economy Measured by International Standards
The 2014 Global Green Economy Index (GGEI) revealed that UAE' economy is the greenest in the Middle East. However, on a more global scale,...