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Emirates NBD unveils UAE’s first dedicated ‘Transition Finance Framework’

3 months ago3 months ago3 mins

Banking group Emirates NBD has announced the launch of the United Arab Emirates’ first dedicated Transition Finance Framework, which will…

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Abu Dhabi has set the target of achieving a 75% reduction in emissions from its power sector by 2035, while also increasing the share of electricity generation from clean and renewable sources to 60%.
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Abu Dhabi targets 75% cut in emissions from power sector by 2035

5 months ago5 months ago3 mins

Abu Dhabi has set the target of achieving a 75% reduction in emissions from its power sector by 2035, while…

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Organic construction materials from UAE pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka set for reuse

6 months ago6 months ago4 mins

Organic construction materials, made from date palm fronds, which were used in the development of the United Arab Emirates Pavilion…

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INTERVIEW: Sunil Kumar, chief executive of retailer Spinneys, talks to SustainabilityOnline about the importance of meeting customer expectations around sustainability.
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Spinneys CEO Sunil Kumar on meeting customer expectations around sustainability

1 year ago8 months ago6 mins

With a presence in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Oman – along with a recently-penned deal to enter Kuwait – Spinneys is…

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DesertBoard, a UAE-based firm focused on sustainable building materials, has unveiled Palm Strand Board (PSB), a new construction material developed from regenerated date palm biomass.
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UAE-based firm unveils sustainable building material developed from palm biomass

1 year ago11 months ago4 mins

DesertBoard, a UAE-based firm focused on sustainable building materials, has unveiled Palm Strand Board (PSB), a new construction material developed…

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Oman International Development and Investment Company (Ominvest) has announced a partnership with Sustainable Square, a UAE-based consultancy, as it seeks to accelerate its sustainable value creation.
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Ominvest seeks to accelerate sustainable value creation

2 years ago2 years ago3 mins

Oman International Development and Investment Company (Ominvest) has announced a partnership with Sustainable Square, a UAE-based consultancy, as it seeks…

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Agritech firm Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS) has announced its first major shipment of vertical farming technology to Dubai, which will go towards the development of the world's first GigaFarm at the UAE’s Food Tech Valley.
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Intelligent Growth Solutions ships vertical farming technology to Dubai

2 years ago11 months ago3 mins

Agritech firm Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS) has announced its first major shipment of vertical farming technology to Dubai, which will…

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Brazil and UK’s climate commitments look good on paper, but actions need to follow

2 years ago2 years ago4 mins

Newly-published national climate commitments from Brazil and the UK look good on paper, but they won’t “move the needle” until…

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Global sustainability will be in focus at COP29
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COP29 represents a ‘vital opportunity’ to enhance collective actions

2 years ago2 years ago4 mins

COP29 presents a ‘vital opportunity’ to enhance collective ambitions, elevate more voices, and enable a new era of climate action,…

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COP28 President Dr. Sultan Al Jaber believes climate activism shouldn't come at a price
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NDCs should be viewed as platforms for growth, COP28 president says

2 years ago2 years ago4 mins

Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) should be viewed as platforms for growth, job creation, and a clean future.

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