Sustainability Middle East News

Sustainability is more than CO2. What does it really mean? 🌍 Is it about water? 💡 Is it about energy? 🍎 Is it about food security? 📚 Is it about education? 🦋 Is it about biodiversity? It’s all of these... and MORE. Sustainability is a system. It’s about addressing the visible and the hidden. What’s missing from the conversation? What would you add to the list? Let’s dig deeper. Let’s ask bigger questions. Only then can we create real change. 💬 Share your thoughts below. ♻️ Repost if this inspires you. 👉 Check #MajdTalks for more insights on sustainability: https://lnkd.in/diy5BtvQ Graphic by: Akepa #MajdTalks #sustainability #greenertomorrow #greenertogether

Schneider Electric introduced three #advancedenergysystems —MCSeT with EvoPact, RM AirSeT, and SM AirSeT—during its “Innovation Day: Power Systems of the Future” event in Egypt. These products aim to enhance #energyefficiency, reduce #carbonemissions, and support #sustainabledevelopment, aligning with global #environmentalgoals and Egypt's Vision 2030. #SMEN #sustainabilityinmiddleeast

The project aims to convert local #circulareconomy residues, such as used cooking oil and #animalfats, into SAF, supporting #SaudiArabia's #Vision2030 and Green Initiative goals. The partnership between aramco, TotalEnergies, and Saudi Investment Recycling Company (SIRC) seeks to #decarbonise air travel by leveraging the expertise of these three companies. #SMEN #sustainabilityinmiddleeast

The article "Sustainable Methanol: Sourcing the Methanol Economy to Advance Net Zero Chemicals" by By Ana de la Cal and Amanda Martin, explores the potential of #sustainablemethanol as an alternative to fossil-based methanol. It highlights its environmental benefits, such as lower #greenhousegasemissions, and its role in various industries, including #chemicalproduction and transportation. Sustainable methanol has the potential to advance #netzerogoals in the chemical and #transportationsectors, but broader adoption depends on overcoming current #productionchallenges. #SMEN #sustainabilityinmiddleeast

Boursa Kuwait joined over 30 global stock exchanges in the "Ring the Bell for Climate" initiative, emphasizing its commitment to sustainability. Besides, organized a workshop with the UNDP on November 25, 2024, focusing on the UN's #SDG Impact Measurement and Management (IMM) cycle. The #workshop discussed how the #privatesector can contribute to #climateaction and the #SDGs through impact measurement and management, promoting a shift from traditional #ESGreporting. #SMEN #sustainabilityinmiddleeast

Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company) acquired 70% of TERNA ENERGY shares. The deal marks the largest energy transaction on the #AthensStockExchange and one of the biggest in the EU's #renewables sector. #Masdar plans to launch a mandatory tender offer to acquire the remaining shares. #TERNAENERGY, with projects in #Greece, #Bulgaria, and #Poland, is aiming to expand from its current 1.2 GW capacity to 6 GW by 2029. #SMEN #sustainabilityinmiddleeast

Where do we stand on the climate crisis? 🌡️ 🔍 Reality Check: Current global policies lock us into a warming path of 2.7°C. There’s a 33% chance of reaching 3.1°C or higher. The Paris Agreement's 1.5°C target? Slipping further away. 🌏 Action Required: Seven major emitters, including China, the US, and India, must meet their 2030 & 2035 targets with the 1.5°C pathway. 📥 Want the full story? Download the CAT 2024 report: https://lnkd.in/dhrrJT_N #majdtalks #greenertomorrow #greenertogether

International Code Council (#ICC) has reinforced its collaboration with Saudi authorities, including the كود البناء السعودي | Saudi Building Code - SBC National Committee (#SBCNC) and the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs (MOMAH), to drive innovation in #sustainable and #resilientconstructionpractices, aligning with #SaudiVision2030's goals of #buildingsolutions. #SMEN #sustainabilityinmiddleeast

ADNOC Group has announced the launch of XRG, a new #internationalinvestment company focused on lower-carbon energy and #chemicals, with an enterprise value exceeding $80 billion. Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, #ADNOC's #ManagingDirector and #CEO, highlighted #XRG’s role in driving sustainable economic growth and reinforcing the #UAE’s #globalleadership in #energy and chemicals. XRG will officially begin operations in Q1 2025, with a global strategy day planned later in the year. #SMEN #sustainabilityinmiddleeast

- Silal, #AbuDhabi's leading #agrifood and #technology company, has signed a #Musataha agreement with #KEZAD (Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group), the largest operator of integrated and purpose-built #economiczones, announced at the Abu Dhabi International Food Exhibition (#ADIFE), to establish two cutting-edge AgTech initiatives in #AlAin Industrial City focused on #sustainablefarming and local #food production. #sustainability #sustainabilitymiddleeast #SMEN