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5 Steps to Build an Effective CSR Strategy
Read More [[{“value”:”In today’s business landscape, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has evolved from being a “nice-to-have” to a strategic necessity. Companies that implement impactful CSR strategies not only contribute positively to society but also gain trust, enhance brand loyalty, and improve employee engagement. Here are five key steps to help you build a powerful CSR strategy that
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Over 240 events, hundreds of thousands of people worldwide marked Int’l Day of Zero Waste
Read More [[{“value”:”More than 240 events and hundreds of thousands of people worldwide marked the International Day of Zero Waste, which spotlighted solutions to the mounting environmental and social problems caused by the fashion and textile sector. Some 630,000 people joined the Zero-Waste-Day conversation on social media, while airport billboards from Istanbul to Beijing showcased the importance
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Second follow-up report of ” NWFE” program underlines Egypt’s commitment to expanding eco-friendly transport
Read More [[{“value”:”The second follow-up report of the “ NWFE” program, launched by the Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, reviewed developments in the sustainable transport pillar “NWFE+”, which includes a number of projects that come within the framework of the country’s commitment towards expanding green and eco-friendly transport. Dr. Rania Mashat, Minister of Planning,
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EBRD earmarks up to $75 m to back Jordan’s MSMEs
Read More [[{“value”:”The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing up to $ 75 million to Jordan’s Housing Bank for on-lending to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). The credit line will help increase financing to an underserved segment of Jordan’s economy. It will also support Housing Bank in expanding its MSME loan portfolio and reaching new
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Champions of Earth Award focuses this year on methane, buildings, sustainable cooling solutions
Read More [[{“value”:”Champions Earth Award focuses this year on solutions on methane, buildings and construction, sustainable cooling, including energy efficiency, clean air, and forests. The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) has launched a call for nominations for the annual Champions of the Earth award, the UN’s highest environmental honor, which recognizes outstanding leaders from government, civil society, and the private sector for their transformative impact
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KPMG report: 78% of 375 businesses analyzed link executive compensation to sustainability performance
Read More [[{“value”:”A new report from KPMG International revealed 78 percent of 375 businesses across 15 countries analyzed link executive compensation to sustainability performance. The report, ‘Incentivizing long-term value creation: Linking sustainability metrics to board members’ pay’, examined the adoption of sustainability in boardroom pay. Meanwhile, 88 percent of companies that specify sustainability targets in boardroom pay
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Humans should be at the heart of AI
Read More [[{“value”:”AI has immense potential to transform human life for the better. But to deliver on this promise it must be equipped with a better understanding of human intelligence, values and needs. AI can could help tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges – advancing climate science, improving healthcare, making education more accessible, and reducing
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Net-zero carbon debt helps tracking which regions bear greater responsibility for climate overshoot
Read More [[{“value”:”The net-zero carbon debt concept will help researchers to track which regions bear greater responsibility for the climate overshoot as it progresses , while explicitly accounting for past inaction. If a region is expected to accumulate net-zero carbon debt, it will need to compensate — either by supporting emissions reductions elsewhere in the world or
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IRENA report: Renewables account for 92.5% of total power expansion globally
Read More [[{“value”:”Renewable Capacity Statistics 2025 released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) highlighted that renewables accounted for 92.5 percent of the total power expansion globally, marking a massive increase by standing at 4,448 gigawatts in 2024. The 585 GW addition last year indicates a 92.5% share of the total capacity expansion, and a record rate of
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WMO issues new guidance to help members mobilize climate finance.. NMHSs critical actor at national level
Read More [[{“value”:”The World Meteorological Organization (WMO ) has issued new guidance to support members in mobilizing and leveraging climate finance to increase resilience as part of the wider mission to save lives and livelihoods. The National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) has been identified as as a critical actor at national level for climate finance investment planning. The
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Temperature of Kyrgyz Republic rise twice global average..natural disasters cause annual average economic losses of $27 m
Read More [[{“value”:”Temperature in the Kyrgyz Republic rose twice the global average over climate change. Natural disasters in the country caused annual average economic losses of $27 million between 2012-2018. In 2022, natural disasters resulted in nearly 150 people losing their lives, according to a new Atlas of Environmental Change launched by the United Nations Environment Program
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Int’l Day of Zero Waste focuses this year on cutting fashion, textile waste..92 m tons of textile waste produced globally
Read More [[{“value”:”The International Day of Zero Waste – slated for March 30 – is held this year under the theme of Towards Zero Waste in Fashion and Textiles as 92 million tons of textiles waste is produced globally. Addressing this challenge requires systemic change through sustainable production and consumption, and circular solutions. A zero-waste approach is
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Tetra Pak cops ‘A’ score by CDP for climate transparency for 4th time in 5 years
Read More [[{“value”:”Tetra Pak, a global leader in food processing and packaging solutions, has been recognized for corporate transparency and performance on climate change by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), a global nonprofit organization that promotes environmental transparency. This recognition comes in the form of an ‘A’ score from CDP, which Tetra Pak has now secured for
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UNDP envoy: SDGs localization in Egypt already yielding tangible results
Read More [[{“value”:”Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Egypt Alessandro Fracasetti said localization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is already yielding tangible results, referring to improved access to healthcare, education and economic growth through targeted initiatives like Hayah Kareema. Localizing the SDGs requires a whole-of-society approach—engaging government, the private sector, civil society
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NWFE mobilized $4bn investments in 2 years for renewable energy projects, 3 governorates honored for joining Green Village initiative
Read More [[{“value”:”Egypt’s Nexus of Water, Food and Energy (NWFE) program has succeeded in mobilizing soft financing and attracting private sector investments worth $4 billion in two years, to implement renewable energy projects. Moreover, the governorates of Gharbia, Monoufia, and the New Valley were honored for joining the “Green Village” initiative, while three villages were qualified to
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Mars adoption of AWD technique helped Whitakers cut 60% of water used, GHG emissions in US
Read More [[{“value”:”Mars has been working with the Whitakers – a generational family of farmers in Arkansas – who have grown rice for Mars for over 10 years and as a result of adopting the alternate wetting and drying (AWD) technique, The Whitakers has seen a 60% reduction in water usage and up to 60% lower greenhouse
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UNESCO, Nestlé team up to empower youth innovators to find sustainable solutions..100 innovative teams to receive grants
Read More [[{“value”:”UNESCO and Nestlé have teamed up to empower youth to find sustainable solutions with one hundred teams of young social impact innovators due to receive grants to develop relevant skills and solutions that enhance the resilience and sustainability of food systems with a focus on regenerative agricultural practices, climate change mitigation and packaging sustainability innovations.
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GRI: 88% of Latin America companies referenced biodiversity in their sustainability reports
Read More [[{“value”:”A recent report showed that 88% of companies in Latin America referenced biodiversity in their sustainability reports as sustainability reporting is increasingly vital to help companies and stakeholders understand the region’s unique environmental, social, and economic challenges. Recent research from GRI, nuam and PwC, which analyzed sustainability reports from 75 organizations in Colombia, Chile and Peru,
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UpLink’s top innovators community avoids over 140,000 tons of CO2, creates over 30,000 jobs
Read More [[{“value”:”UpLink’s top innovators community has avoided 142,400 tons of CO₂ emissions through clean electricity, sustainable agriculture, manufacturing and other practices – equivalent to the annual emissions of 30,220 cars – while also boosting incomes and creating 30,699 jobs. This came in a report released by UpLink, the World Economic Forum initiative supporting early-stage, impact-focused start-ups.
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2022-2024 marked largest 3-year loss of glaciers on record.. every mm sea-level rise exposes 200,000- 300,000 people to annual flooding
Read More [[{“value”:”The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) highlighted that 2022-2024 marked the largest three-year loss of glaciers on record, thus causing sea-level rise with every millimeter of sea-level rise exposing 200,000- 300,000 people to annual flooding. Five of the past six years have witnessed the most rapid glacier retreat on record. 2022-2024 witnessed the largest three-year loss
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Samsung marks World Water Day with plans to launch water replenishment projects in Egypt, 8 other countries
Read More [[{“value”:”Samsung Electronics marked the World Water Day the company with plans to launch water replenishment projects in Malaysia, Brazil, China, Thailand, Hungary, Türkiye, Slovakia, Poland and Egypt, starting this year. In observance of this day, Samsung Electronics carried out a variety of water conservation initiatives across 26 domestic and international worksites, engaging approximately 36,200 participants,
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UNDP envoy lauds launch of Egypt’s INFS as significant milestone in advancing sustainable development
Read More [[{“value”:”Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Alessandro Fracassetti lauded the launch of Egypt’s Integrated National Financing Strategy (INFS) as a significant milestone in advancing sustainable development. Egypt is taking a bold step toward shaping a financial future that is both sustainable and inclusive, he highlighted. “With just five years remaining to achieve
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FHH wins “Athar Award” for best practices in sustainability, CSR in Egypt
Read More [[{“value”:”Fine Hygienic Holding (FHH), one of the world’s leading wellness groups and manufactures of hygienic products, has received the prestigious “Athar Award” for Best Practices in Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Egypt. The award, presented for the first time by the CSR and Sustainable Development Forum (Egypt CSR Forum), is one of Egypt’s
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“Athar” Award for best practices in development work, sustainable development launched under patronage of 3 ministries
Read More [[{“value”:”“Athar Award” (or Impact Award) for the best practices in the field of development work and sustainable development was launched on Thursday under the patronage of the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development and International Cooperation, Ministry of Social Solidarity and Ministry of Environment. The award is offered by the annual Forum of Corporate Social
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mylo among first companies to receive Consumer Finance FRA Approval for Digital Onboarding in Egypt
Read More [[{“value”:”mylo, the innovative fintech company born out of B.TECH, announced that it has received official approval from the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) for its fully digital onboarding experience through its Fintech License, making it one of the first companies to offer this service. This landmark achievement represents a transformative leap in Egypt’s consumer finance sector,
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80 models of Samsung’s 2025 TV, monitor, soundbar lineups receive global certifications of Product Carbon Reduction, Footprint
Read More [[{“value”:”Samsung Electronics has announced that approximately 80 models in its 2025 TV, monitor and soundbar lineups have received Product Carbon Reduction and Product Carbon Footprint certifications from TÜV Rheinland, a globally recognized certification organization based in Germany. This marks the fifth consecutive year that the premium lineups, Neo QLED 8K and Neo QLED, have received certifications,
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WB: Closing gender employment gap could boost Egyptian economy by around 56%
Read More [[{“value”:”The World Bank analysis conducted in 2024 revealed that closing the gender employment gap could boost the economy by around 56%. Various efforts and initiatives are being implemented to increase women’s labor force participation. These efforts are guided by the National Strategy for the Empowerment of Egyptian Women 2030, which includes an emphasis on increasing
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World can avoid economic damages of 11% to 27% of cumulative GDP by limiting global warming below 2°C
Read More [[{“value”:”* Climate mitigation investments could return 5 to 14 times of original investment * Report urges 9-fold rise in investments for mitigation and 13-fold for adaptation by 2050 * Investment in both mitigation and adaptation could bring a return of around tenfold by 2100 A recent report said the world can avoid economic damages of 11%
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New “blue deal” needed to close $145 bn annual investment gap in sustainable ocean sectors
Read More [[{“value”:”A new “blue deal” is urgently needed to close $145 bn annual investment gap in sustainable ocean sectors, according to the key takeaways of the 5th UN Ocean Forum. The deal will help scale up public and private investment and finance in sustainable ocean sectors which remain severely underfunded. These sectors, crucial to achieving the Sustainable Development Goal 14, “Life Under Water”, require
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Zanussi participates in 2025 Al Manfaz initiative to support vulnerable families in Egypt
Read More [[{“value”:”Zanussi, the leading home appliance brand under Electrolux Group, has announced participating in the 2025 “Al-Manfaz – Every Day a Story” initiative for the third consecutive year with an aim to support vulnerable families. Al-Manfaz initiative, is held under the Ministry of Social Solidarity in collaboration with Ommar Elard organization and Bedaya Charity Organization. The
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Report: Egypt Plastic Recycling Market expected to up from $ 380.25 m in 2024 to reach $ 473.96 m by 2030
Read More [[{“value”:”A recent report expected the Egypt Plastic Recycling Market to rise from $ 380.25 million in 2024 to reach $ 473.96 million by 2030, rising at a CAGR of 3.70%. The report – available on Research and Markets which is the World’s largest market research store – said the Egyptian plastic recycling market has experienced
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EGP 298.3 bn investments in 1st phase of Decent Life..4 villages meet World Green Building standards
Read More [[{“value”:”About EGP 298.3 billion is estimated as the value of investments in the First Phase of the National Rural Development Project “Haya Karima” (or Decent Life) by the end of December 2024 with an implementation rate of 86.5%. Four villages have received the “Tarshid” certification to meet the latest environmental standards set by the World
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‘Witness’ painting depicts scene of deforestation urging nature conservation
Read More [[{“value”:”A painting titled ‘Witness’, which depicts a scene of deforestation reflected in the eye of an owl, is meant to encourage nature conservation. The painting has taken the top prize in the World Wildlife Day 2025 International Youth Art Contest. The work of United States artist Keira Cheng was chosen from more than 3,400 entries
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