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ESG risks are crucial for long-term organizational sustainability and can cause reputational damage, regulatory penalties, and financial losses. Integrating ESG into risk management involves identifying environmental impacts, social challenges, and governance issues, proactively addressing climate change, labor conditions, and ethical governance, and reducing vulnerability to future disruptions. Engaging with stakeholders…

What Are PFAS? Since the 1940s, PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl compounds, have been extensively utilized in several sectors. Due to their special qualities, which include resistance to heat, water, and oil, they are useful in a variety of applications, such as: Non-stick: cookware (like Teflon) Water-repellent: clothing and outdoor…

Transportation accounts for about (24%) of global CO₂ emissions. How can “Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)” play a role in reducing this impact?  Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) can reduce CO₂ emissions by optimizing traffic flow, improving fuel efficiency, and encouraging greener transportation alternatives. Advanced communication and data analysis technologies relieve congestion,…

As companies shift towards prioritizing sustainability, the comprehension and control of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have emerged as crucial components of their environmental initiatives. While GHGs play a vital role in regulating the Earth’s temperature, human actions have notably amplified their presence, fueling global warming and climate alterations. This blog…

2024 has seen a rise in the scrutiny of “greenwashing,” as environmental advocates, regulators, and consumers demand more transparency in company sustainability claims. The term “greenwashing” describes the practice of businesses misrepresenting or exaggerating the environmental friendliness of their operations or products to capitalize on the rising demand for sustainable…

As the world grapples with climate change’s accelerating impacts, COP29, the 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), emerges as a pivotal moment in global climate governance. It takes place November 11–22, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan.   What does COP29 mean? An…

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is making impressive strides in adopting Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices. Here’s a look at the key milestones across the region!  Qatar December 2016: Qatar Stock Exchange introduces ESG Guidance to assist listed companies in integrating ESG reporting. October 2021: Qatar announces its National…