ESG Consulting for the UAE and Saudi Arabia
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SERVICE OVERVIEW
ESG Strategy
ESG Audit
ESG Reporting & Disclosure
Carbon Footprint Analysis
GHG Reporting & Emissions Disclosure
Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)
One Data Set, Every Framework
ENGAGEMENT FRAMEWORK
Structured, Not Templated
2–6 Weeks
Consultation
Scoping
Proposal
Execution
Delivery
When Do You Need ESG Consulting?
A Lender, Client or Tender Requires Verification
You Need Emissions Data for Export, Financing or Compliance
Turn ESG Compliance Into a Position, Not a Filing Exercise
Selected Engagements
Reusing real, already-published anonymized cases from the ESG Reporting page — consistent, no new confidentiality exposure
Refinancing Review
Challenge Emissions data was fragmented across sites and ownership of ESG metrics was unclear ahead of a refinancing discussion with regional banks.
We rebuilt the structure behind the existing disclosures — not the writing, the underlying data ownership. The final report was shorter and considerably more defensible.
Investor Review
Management assumed ESG reporting would be a formality ahead of an investor round.
The real issue was misplaced focus: several internally prioritised topics had limited investor relevance, while governance and workforce data needed a clearer structure.
8 Declarations, 2023-2026
Verified Environmental Product Declarations delivered for manufacturers across gypsum, aluminium glazing, ceramic tile, waterproofing, admixture and coatings categories in the UAE and KSA, aligned to ISO 14025 and EN 15804+A2.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, for listed companies — SCA requires an annual sustainability report. DFM and ADX each layer their own metrics guidance on top (roughly 32 and 30 metrics respectively). Separately, Federal Decree-Law No. 11 of 2024 requires any GHG-emitting entity, listed or not, to measure and report emissions.
Not universally. CMA and Saudi Exchange guidelines remain largely voluntary, though adoption is accelerating. Disclosure became mandatory in 2025 for issuers of green, social or sustainability-linked debt instruments.
An audit verifies data and controls already in place. Reporting is the disclosure itself. Most companies need reporting annually and an audit whenever a third party needs to trust the numbers, not just read them.
It applies to UAE exporters of cement, iron, steel, aluminium, fertilisers, electricity or hydrogen into the EU. Since 1 January 2026, EU importers must submit verified embedded-emissions data for these goods. The cost sits with the EU buyer — but only if the exporter can supply verified data.
Federal Decree-Law No. 11 of 2024 — reaches any GHG-emitting entity, private or listed, not just exchange-listed companies.
UAE & Saudi ESG Requirements, By Regulator
| Regulator / Exchange | Status | Framework | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCA (federal) | Mandatory | Annual sustainability report | All listed UAE public joint stock companies |
| DFM | Guidance, on top of SCA mandate | ~32 metrics, GRI/SDG-aligned | DFM-listed companies |
| ADX | Guidance, on top of sca mandate | ~30 metrics, GRI-aligned | ADX-listed companies |
| ADGM | Mandatory, comply or explain | ESG Disclosures Framework (2023) | In-scope ADGM entities above threshold |
| CMA / Saudi Exchange | Voluntary, mandatory for GSS/SLB debt issuers | GRI/SASB/TCFD-aligned | Listed companies (voluntary); debt issuers (mandatory) |
*Note: current as of July 2026. Saudi Arabia is expected to move toward mandatory ISSB-aligned reporting — no confirmed date yet. Recheck quarterly.
