95-2 Unified Direction for a Sustainable Future, 2021

Summary

This guide proposes an initial set of corporate sustainability indicators that are in line with the State of Kuwait’s sustainable development ambitions as set out by the Kuwait Vision 2035 and the “New Kuwait” National Development Plan 1. This guide is also aligned with the Sustainable Stock Exchange Initiative (SSE) and the World Federation of Exchanges’ (WFE) recommendations, and is intended for all issuers listed on Boursa Kuwait, whereby applying all stipulated terms is optional.

Issuer

Kuwait

Year

2021

Region

Middle East

Issuer (type)

Boursa Kuwait (Stock Exchange)

Policy Type

Disclosure

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary

Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

Voluntary Use

Main industries targeted

Health Care & Social Assistance
Education
Finance & Insurance
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

Restrictiveness

High

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 5: Gender Equality
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 14: Life Below Water
SDG 15: Life on Land
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals