183-8 Dubai Financial Market ESG Reporting Guide, 2019

Summary

This guide aims to promote transparency and disclosure among listed companies by highlighting the key benefits of sustainability reporting to meet the demanding requirements of institutional investors for ESG information. This guide also encourages listed companies to disclose a set of 32 ESG metrics and indicators - in alignment with the recommendations of the Sustainable Stock Exchanges (SSE) initiative and the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE).

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Issuer

United Arab Emirates

Year

2019

Region

Middle East

Issuer (type)

Dubai Financial Markets (Financial Regulator)

Policy Type

Disclosure

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary

Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

Other

Main industries targeted

Finance & Insurance
Education
Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
Information

Restrictiveness

High

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 10: Reduced Inequality
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 14: Life Below Water
SDG 15: Life on Land
SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals