Finance with Purpose: ESG in the UAE Banking and Investment Sector

The UAE’s financial sector plays a central role in advancing sustainability objectives. The Central Bank of the UAE and the Securities and Commodities Authority promote sustainable finance through guidelines on ESG disclosures and climate risk integration. Leading institutions such as FAB and Emirates NBD are issuing green bonds and sustainability linked loans. The UAE Sustainable Finance Working Group and the COP28 Finance Pledge have accelerated the shift to climate-aligned portfolios and impact-driven investment strategies.

How RSM Helps:

RSM UAE helps banks and financial institutions embed ESG across operations — conducting materiality assessments, setting sustainability KPIs, and developing climate risk disclosure frameworks aligned with IFRS S1/S2 and TCFD.

Case Study:

RSM partnered with a UAE investment firm to integrate ESG into its credit evaluation and investment due diligence process, resulting in an enhanced ESG scoring model and updated risk appetite framework that supports responsible investing.


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