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Accelerating Climate Finance for Saudi Arabia’s Net Zero Ambitions: Green Financing Frameworks

Accelerating Climate Finance for Saudi Arabia’s Net Zero Ambitions: Green Financing Frameworks

As part of the global climate agenda, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is committed to achieving net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2060 through the Circular Carbon Economy (CEE) approach. To achieve this goal, the Kingdom aims to involve private investors more and advance its financial sector, fostering economic diversification and growth in line with Vision 2030 (Saudi Vision 2030 2018). The Kingdom has already announced several giant projects involving various clean technologies, including renewable energy, energy efficiency, clean hydrogen, natural capital development, and carbon management technologies, which amount to hundreds of billions of dollars in investment.

27th June 2024
Navigating Global Sustainability Reporting and Taxonomies: Insights for Saudi Arabia

Navigating Global Sustainability Reporting and Taxonomies: Insights for Saudi Arabia

The paper explores the evolution of ESG reporting frameworks and taxonomies, focusing on their implications for Saudi Arabia. It discusses the challenges posed by global ESG practices, such as mandatory Scope 3 emissions reporting, materiality standards, and carbon management technologies. The paper highlights Saudi Arabia’s current reporting practices and guidelines, as well as the benefits of alignment with international standards, such as the ISSB and EU frameworks. It recommends developing a national support infrastructure, tailored to the Saudi context, to enhance global competitiveness and sustainability.

21st March 2025

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