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Guiding Principles on Sustainable Finance, 2021

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Summary

The principles aim to facilitate the UAE’s transition to a more sustainable and diversified economy, in part through mitigating the risks of reduced global demand for oil, as well as addressing the physical and financial risks of climate change. It covers the integration of ESG factors into governance, strategy, and risk management, the adoption of a minimum eligibility requirement to help identify sustainable financial products; and the promotion of appropriate ESG-related reporting and disclosures.

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Issuer

United Arab Emirates

Year

2021

Region

Middle East

Policy Type

Disclosure

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary


Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
  • Other
Main industries targeted
  • Finance & Insurance
  • Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  • Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction
Restrictiveness

Very Low

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • SDG 2: Zero Hunger
  • SDG 4: Quality Education
  • SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 15: Life on Land

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