The Middle East is gearing up to combat climate change — its private sector can lead the way

Nov 7, 2022

Egypt will host COP27 in November, where countries will come together to coordinate the global fight against climate change. Image: REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

Kelsey Goodman

Community Engagement Lead, World Economic Forum

Akram Alami

Partner, Bain & Company

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MENA companies are showing progress in ESG reporting, emissions disclosures and net-zero target setting, but there is still vast room for improvement. Image: Bain & Company

Compared to other regions, MENA is lagging in companies with CDP compliance, net-zero ambitions and SBTi assessed/approved climate change targets. Image: Bain & Company

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