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Sustainability Reporting in Oman

What is Sustainability Reporting and How It Drives Business Growth? Sustainability reporting is the process of disclosing a company’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. It provides stakeholders with transparency about a company’s efforts to operate responsibly. Reports typically follow frameworks like the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB).

Why GCC Governments Prioritize Sustainability Reporting? The GCC region prioritizes sustainability reporting to drive economic diversification and climate resilience. Key drivers include: • Vision Alignment: National strategies like Oman’s Vision 2040, UAE’s Net Zero by 2050, and Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 emphasize ESG as a cornerstone of economic progress. • Climate Commitments: As signatories to the Paris Agreement, GCC countries aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. • Global Competitiveness: Reporting sustainable practices helps position GCC nations as leaders in responsible business. • Investment Attraction: ESG reporting attracts investors seeking transparency. • Regulatory Modernization: Mandating sustainability disclosures enhances corporate governance.

Oman Leading the Charge in Sustainability Oman is advancing towards a sustainable, low-carbon future with key initiatives: • Renewable Energy: By 2029, Oman plans to add 4 GW of renewable capacity, including 500 MW solar projects (Manah I and II) and a 200 MW wind project in Duqm. • Emissions Reduction: Oman raised its target to 21% by 2030, focusing on carbon capture, utilization, and renewable energy in the oil and gas sector. • Net Zero by 2050: Oman aims for net-zero emissions by 2050, with the establishment of the Oman Net Zero Centre to monitor energy efficiency projects.

Sustainability Reporting Driving Growth in Oman Sustainability reporting is reshaping businesses in Oman, enhancing transparency, attracting investment, and fostering growth: • Trust & Loyalty: 66% of consumers are willing to pay more for sustainable products (Nielsen). • Investment Attraction: 52% of MENA investors prioritize sustainable investments (Standard Chartered). • Cost Savings: Reporting identifies inefficiencies, leading to 13% cost reduction over five years (Harvard Business Review). • Competitive Edge: 80% of MENA businesses report a competitive advantage from sustainability (PwC).

How Agile Advisors Supports Sustainability Reporting Agile Advisors helps businesses in Oman with sustainability reporting, carbon footprint assessments, renewable energy integration, and regulatory compliance. Their expertise empowers companies to align with global ESG standards and foster long-term success.

Why Partner with Agile Advisors? Agile Advisors supports businesses in Oman with comprehensive sustainability solutions: • Expertise: Extensive experience in sustainability reporting and ESG strategy development. • Tailored Solutions: Customized services to meet both local and global ESG standards. • Regulatory Compliance: Guidance on meeting both regional and international sustainability regulations. • Carbon Footprint Assessment: Assess and reduce your carbon footprint with actionable insights. • Renewable Energy Integration: Expert assistance in adopting solar, wind, and energy-efficient technologies. • Cost Reduction: Identifying inefficiencies in operations, driving long-term cost savings. • Sustainable Investment: Helping businesses attract ESG-focused investors and funding.

Partner with Agile Advisors At Agile Advisors, we help businesses in Oman lead the sustainability charge. Our tailored reporting services empower you to:

Enhance transparency and compliance.

Strengthen relationships with stakeholders.

Achieve measurable sustainability goals.

Join us in shaping a sustainable future for Oman. Contact Agile Advisors today!

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I recently read a really insightful article on ESG Impact Ratings, focusing on Sovereign Ratings, published on Inrate. As investors are increasingly moving towards sustainability, it is important to know how sovereign nations are rated on their ESG practices.

These ratings are important indicators of a country’s commitment to sustainable development and good governance, which affects investment decisions worldwide.

𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞:

Transparency of ESG metrics as an input in sovereign risk assessments

The effects of these ratings on flows and investment strategy

Accountability for governments through the sovereign rating

As the sustainable investment landscape continues to change, staying on top of ratings and how they affect portfolios is imperative.

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ESG Risk Ratings vs ESG Impact Ratings

With the emergence of regulations such as the EU Taxonomy, CSRD, and SFDR, the concept of impact materiality has proliferated in the market, marking an increased scrutiny on the comprehensiveness of ESG risk ratings. In this context, there has been increased interest in impact ratings leading investors to question, what really is the difference between ESG risk and ESG impact ratings?

Overview of Risk vs Impact

ESG risk ratings primarily assess how well a company manages its exposure to ESG-related risks that could potentially affect its financial performance. These ratings focus on the materiality of ESG factors to the specific industry and company, evaluating how effectively the organization mitigates these risks.

In contrast, ESG impact ratings measure the actual effect a company’s operations have on environmental and social outcomes, regardless of the financial implications for the company itself. These ratings attempt to quantify a company’s positive or negative contributions to issues such as climate change, biodiversity, human rights, or community development.

In terms used by global sustainability regulations, ESG risk ratings focus on financial materiality while impact ratings focus on impact materiality. Read More: https://inrate.com/blogs/esg-risk-ratings-vs-esg-impact-ratings/

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ESG and Green Innovation #sciencefather #innovation #researcher

This paper investigates the effect of ESG scores on corporate green innovation among Chinese listed companies from 2007 to 2022. Findings reveal a significant positive correlation between ESG scores and green innovation, encompassing both substantive and strategic forms. The influence operates primarily through R&D expenditure, R&D human capital, and information transparency.

Interestingly, the positive effects are amplified for companies with higher shareholder concentration, institutional ownership, or state ownership. Among ESG dimensions, only E-scores significantly enhance green innovation. Moreover, ESG impacts innovation with a 1–3-year lag, with diminishing effects beyond this period.

These findings emphasize the need for listed companies to integrate ESG considerations into their strategies to promote sustainable innovation effectively.

website: https://popularscientist.com/

#GreenInnovation #ESGImpact #Sustainability #CorporateResponsibility #GreenEconomy

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The Future of Investing: Embracing ESG Impact Ratings

The growing awareness of sustainability across the globe has led to the integration of ESG factors into investment decisions, which are now seen as an important step to have a more sustainable and ethical financial future. Inrate is pioneering this trend with comprehensive ESG Impact Ratings.

What Are ESG Impact Ratings? ESG Impact Ratings entails in-depth analysis of a company in three critical areas:

Environmental: The impact of the corporation on the environment in terms of carbon footprint, resources managed, and sustainability programs undertaken.

Social: The way the corporation engages with its staff, suppliers, customers, and communities, focusing on human rights, labor standards, and social justice.

Governance: The degree to which a corporation’s leadership, executive compensation, audits, internal controls, and shareholder rights are reported to be provided.

Why ESG Impact Ratings Matter Incorporating ESG Impact Ratings into investment strategies provides several advantages:

We should create value for our investors by assisting them to identify risk potentials while relating to ESG, hence having stable and resilient portfolios.

Long-term value creation: Encourages the companies towards adoption of sustainable and ethical practices, which also will result in long-term benefits.

Increased transparency and responsibility. We use clear, reliable data to enhance transparency and become a yardstick for holding companies accountable for their ESG performance. Hence, while ESG Impact Ratings from Inrate are broad, transparent, and actionable, we rely on sophisticated data analytics and know-how for investor insights. We help investors gain clear and up-to-date information in a range of diverse industries and geographies.

Help us drive the future of responsible investing. Together, we can truly make a difference to shape our planet and society. Explore More: ESG Impact Ratings

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ESG Screening: The Key to Unlocking Sustainable Investment Opportunities

ESG screening has evolved into a vital and versatile component in the toolkit of responsible investors looking to align their investment portfolios with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. While it originated primarily as an exclusionary practice, ESG screening has transformed into a customized, sophisticated tool for both exclusion and inclusion, particularly relevant in today’s market for creating thematic sustainable portfolios and funds.

It helps investors achieve a variety of objectives, including but not limited to:

Mitigating ESG risks

Developing Article 8 or 9 funds

Supporting business models that address ESG issues

Developing regulatory-aligned portfolios

Improving or maximizing a portfolio’s overall ESG rating

The Evolution of ESG Screening

Initially, ESG screening was primarily used as a negative screening tool, allowing investors to systematically exclude companies that conflicted with their ethical standards or sustainability goals. This approach has deep roots in responsible investing, dating back to faith-based investment strategies.

However, as sustainable investing has matured, so has the application of ESG screening. Today, it serves not only as a method for exclusion but also as a powerful tool for positive screening, enabling investors to actively select companies aligned with specific sustainability themes or goals.

Read More: ESG Screening: A Dynamic Tool for Modern Sustainable Investing

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Understanding Inrate’s Business Activity Impact (BAI) for Better ESG Insights

In the evolving landscape of sustainable finance, accurately assessing the impact of a company's activities on society and the environment is crucial. Inrate’s Business Activity Impact (BAI) offers a comprehensive approach to measuring and understanding this impact.

Inrate’s Business Activity Impact (BAI) is a unique framework that evaluates the ESG implications of a company’s core business activities. This includes an in-depth analysis of how these activities contribute to or detract from key sustainability goals, such as reducing carbon emissions, enhancing social equity, and promoting ethical governance.

By leveraging Inrate’s BAI, investors and companies can gain valuable insights into the true impact of their operations. This not only helps in aligning investment strategies with global sustainability objectives but also ensures that businesses are contributing positively to societal and environmental well-being.

One of the key advantages of Inrate’s BAI is its ability to provide a granular view of a company’s ESG performance. This enables stakeholders to make informed decisions that are both financially sound and ethically responsible.

In a world where transparency and accountability are paramount, Inrate’s Business Activity Impact stands out as a critical tool for understanding and enhancing the positive impact of business activities on a global scale.