Monthly Sustainability Insights
July 2025 - Carbon Reduction & Net-Zero Strategies
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Dr. Meryem Hamidi
Partner & Chief Strategist – ESG & Sustainable Growth, Founder of AINAR & Sustainability Researcher, UAE
“Global companies now treat net-zero as a core strategy, linking it to executive decisions, innovation, and supply chains, while using tech to track emissions. In the GCC, strong government policies and public-private partnerships—like UAE’s Net Zero 2050 and Saudi’s NEOM—are turning climate goals into large-scale, low-carbon infrastructure and real progress on the ground.”
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Muhammad Wasif Ijlal
Partner, Advisory Services - KSA, MCA Gulf, KSA
“Global companies like Tesla, Apple, and IKEA are making net-zero a core part of their business strategies, not just CSR, by transforming supply chains, products, and energy use. Countries like the UK and Sweden show that long-term policy, carbon pricing, and clean tech investment can reduce emissions without harming economic growth—proving that real progress comes from systemic change, not isolated efforts.”
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Stefania Chica-Jacome
Climate & Sustainability Consultant | Scope 3 & Sustainable Procurement Expert | Carbon Trainer
“Leading companies embed net-zero into core strategy, linking it to finance, operations, and governance, with accountability and supply chain action driving progress. Countries ahead show that leadership, integration, and tackling Scope 3 are essential. In the Middle East, clear policy and public-private collaboration are key to achieving meaningful, long-term carbon reduction.”