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SACE unveils its new ESG Strategy at COP28

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SACE unveils its new ESG Strategy at COP28, while addressing a diverse audience of 100 industry leaders from the GCC region, a pivotal area shaping sustainable transition initiatives globally.

Driving change, accelerating the transition of its customers and becoming a “ESG Execellence Company” in its daily activities are the core principles of the new Strategy, which will entail the considerable evolution of SACE’s operating and business model with the integration of environmental, social, and governance criteria in all decision-making processes and a scientific measurement of its impact.

Dubai, 30th November 2023 – At COP28, a year after launching its “INSIEME 2025” Business Plan, SACE unveils its new ESG Strategy. This innovative approach is bound to revolutionize the Italian insurance-financial group’s business model, aligning it with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The primary goal of this strategy is to contribute to the community well-being and overall prosperity.

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Citi GPS Report Outlines How to Mobilize Climate and Development Finance during COP28

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Citi GPS Report Outlines How to Mobilize Climate and Development Finance during COP28

Second GPS Report Highlights Global Challenges from Food Security, Water Scarcity and Climate

Dubai, UAE – As the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) begins in Dubai, Citi Global Perspectives and Solutions (GPS) will publish two reports titled ‘Unlocking Climate and Development Finance: Creating Bankable Projects’ and ‘Food, Water, Climate Nexus.’

The first report looks at how to increase the flow of money into the geographies, industries, and projects where it can make a difference while generating a suitable risk-adjusted return. Traditionally, the explanation for the insufficient mobilization of finance has been the mismatch between the risk appetite of the capital and the risk profile of the projects. While facilitating capital flows is well understood, more bankable and investable projects are needed.

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DUBAI HOLDING UNVEILS SUSTAINABILITY SERIES AT COP28

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DUBAI HOLDING UNVEILS SUSTAINABILITY SERIES AT COP28

  • The Group’s programme of inspiring sustainability talks and presentations are open to the public at its showcase space  

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 30 November 2023: Dubai Holding, a diversified global investment company with operations in 13 countries and a Principal Pathway Partner at the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), is set to host a series of engaging talks and presentations from 3 to 12 December 2023, at Expo City Dubai.

Four daily informative talks and presentations, hosted at Dubai Holding’s showcase space, will offer attendees a comprehensive overview of Dubai Holding’s sustainability initiatives, including design and construction, waste management, community development and hospitality. Aiming to foster awareness and drive engagement on climate action, the programme will also include a number of inspiring talks with expert speakers from local and international companies.

Open to all event attendees, the sessions will take place in the Energy Transition Hub, and are categorised into four key themes:  

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‘Sadhguru in Dubai – Meet, Mingle and Meditate’ on Dec 9th in Dubai

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Renowned Yogi Sadhguru to bring the first-ever and largest meditation programme to Dubai this December 9th

On 9 December, Sadhguru, the renowned and world-famous Yogi, will host a meditation programme in Dubai, with over 12,000 people expected to participate.

The programme will take place at Dubai’s Coca-Cola arena, and is titled ‘Sadhguru in Dubai – Meet, Mingle and Meditate’.

‘Sadhguru in Dubai – Meet, Mingle and Meditate’ aims to bring the transformative power of meditation and Yoga to the heart of the UAE, providing a unique opportunity for individuals to discover timeless insights to modern day challenges, and meditate with Sadhguru in person.

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Renowned Yogi Sadhguru brings focus on soil as climate solution

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Renowned Yogi Sadhguru brings focus on soil as climate solution through ‘Save Soil’ movement at COP28 UAE

November 28th  2023

  • Sadhguru, the renowned and world-famous Yogi, will host a series of vital panel discussions and fireside chats at COP28 UAE with leading experts at its pavilion in the Blue Zone on Save Soil movement supported by UNCCD, UNEP, UNFAO, IUCN and World Food Program amongst others
  • Save Soil is a global response to the climate crisis and carries the message that soils are not merely a victim, but that healthy and living soils can be a profound solution to climate change

“Soil being alive is the most important thing because the strength of the soil determines the strength of every life.” – Sadhguru, founder of Save Soil.

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