We help clients in the Middle East unlock opportunities for growth and innovation in the transition towards a green, sustainable future.
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The value of going green
The world is at a pivotal moment to act on environmental sustainability. So how can countries in the Middle East position themselves to take the lead?
The region stands to unlock more than US$3 trillion in economic growth and create more than 1 million future-proof jobs by 2030. Governments and corporate leaders realize that such opportunities presented by sustainability initiatives outweigh any limits on economic development. They can leverage the region’s abundant renewable resources to manufacture carbon-neutral and carbon-negative industrial products for exports, or to diversify their energy mixes to include sources like solar and low-environmental-impact hydrocarbon. As the world shifts towards a greener future, the Middle East stands ready to play a leading role in shaping the sustainability agenda.
Key focus areas
Circular economy
Green hydrogen
Sustainable cities
Green finance
Climate risk and response
Water scarcity
Energy and carbon
Food and agriculture
Waste management
Sustainable mobility
Biodiversity and ecosystems
Water scarcity
Most countries in the region are predicted to be “extremely highly stressed” in terms of water resources by 2040. Structural levers, as well as behavioral intervention tools, can be used to address excessive water usage within households and communities.
Circular economy
The circular economy model offers a framework for sustainable growth by saving on wasteful consumption, extracting value from waste, and creating new jobs. Incorporating circular initiatives in urban areas can generate savings in the region of US$138 billion by 2030.
Arabian Gambit
In our ground-breaking new book, Arabian Gambit: The path to leadership in a shifting global energy landscape, Shihab Elborai and Yahya Anouti argue that the transition to a decarbonised energy system presents Saudi Arabia and its neighbours with a unique opportunity to take the lead in putting the world on a more sustainable energy footing while simultaneously diversifying and enriching their economies.
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