Newsletter - The Next Consumer Frontier: ESG and Value Creation in GCC Retail

Explore how ESG principles are reshaping the GCC retail sector, from tackling Scope 3 emissions and embracing circular economy models to ensuring supply chain transparency and meeting rising disclosure requirements. This edition highlights Kuwait's regulatory landscape under Vision 2035 and the broader regional momentum towards sustainable, consumer-driven retail.

Inside this Edition:
 

  • The ESG imperative in GCC retail and the evolving consumer landscape
  • Kuwait's Vision 2035, Boursa Kuwait's ESG Disclosure Guidance, and mandatory reporting requirements
  • Global frameworks and standards (GRI, SASB, TCFD, ISSB)
  • Industry best practices from leading global and regional retailers
  • Key ESG risks, opportunities, and the role of carbon quantification, circular business models, and sustainable finance
  • Strategic recommendations for near-term and long-term ESG integration in retail