Go Green

Cicero & Bernay (C&B), a leading MENA communication advisory, has unveiled its MENA ESG Report 2025, a regional study examining how companies across the Middle East and North Africa are responding to rising expectations around environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance.

A new independent double-blind taste test has found that 90% of participants rated the carbonated water from the GROHE Blue Home water system as refreshing, while 88% described it as thirst-quenching and 87% as invigorating. The study places GROHE Blue Home among the top performers across ten taste categories, confirming its reputation as a premium, sustainable alternative to bottled water.

Today, the Industrial Transition Accelerator (ITA) and Mission Possible Partnership (MPP) announced that clean industry is entering a new phase of momentum, with 1,001 commercial-scale projects now recorded across all stages of development. This marks strong growth across multiple sectors and regions despite ongoing geopolitical headwinds.

Dubai’s trade show scene is expanding quickly, and so is the expectation that brands show up responsibly. For exhibitors, the question is no longer only how a stand looks, but how is designed, built, and reused with minimal environmental impact. This is the space where exhibition stands can become both effective brand tools and examples of better resource stewardship.

Road2.0, the action-first initiative powered by the UAE Alliance for Climate Action (UACA), launched its Year One Report: Accelerating Commercial EV Uptake in the UAE. The report presents the UAE’s first evidence-based assessment of commercial electric vehicle (EV) feasibility, highlighting barriers as well as practical enablers to scale decarbonization. Findings are grounded in real-world pilots across multiple vehicle types – from vans and heavy-duty trucks to sedans and two-wheelers for last-mile delivery.

Sunset Hospitality Group (SHG), a leading global lifestyle hospitality operator, has officially received certification in ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System) and ISO 26000 (Social Responsibility), marking a major milestone in its commitment to responsible and sustainable business practices.

The event began with an introduction session by Amal Ismail from Irthi's Community Skills Development Department, who outlined the council’s role in preserving Emirati heritage through contemporary approaches.

The Strategic Directions Committee(SDC) of the UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science (UAEREP) has concluded its midterm site visit to the Technology Innovation Institute (TII) to assess the progress of the Cycle 5 research project titled “Laser-Based Rain Triggering Demonstrator with Remote Sensing Technology.”

In a significant milestone toward greener hospitality, “Erth” has successfully activated its Food Waste Composter (Waste Master System) in October, marking a major milestone in its ongoing commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.

In a significant milestone that reaffirms its global leadership in sustainable development, Dubai has been awarded the Gold Certification by the UN-Habitat SDG Cities Programme. The recognition was announced during the Asia Pacific Cities Summit and Mayors’ Forum 2025, hosted by Expo Dubai.