ESG & SUSTAINABILITY ADVISORY
Embedding Purpose, Performance & Planet into Business Strategy
Building Businesses That Last
Sustainability is no longer a “nice-to-have.” It has become a regulatory requirement, an investor priority, and a competitive advantage. Businesses are expected to show how they balance profitability with responsibility by addressing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors across their operations and supply chains.
At AKW Consultants, we help organisations make ESG practical and measurable. We ensure sustainability is fully integrated into your business model, from boardroom strategy to regulatory reporting, driving growth, building trust, and securing long-term resilience.
We guide your transformation with precision and purpose.
Why ESG Matters Now
ESG is how businesses prove their sustainability commitments. It’s the framework that translates big goals into measurable outcomes:
Environment
efficiency, water use, waste
management
Social
community engagement,
workplace wellbeing
Governance
board accountability,
anti-bribery
Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and UAE’s Climate Neutrality agenda, ESG reporting builds credibility with investors, regulators, employees, and society.
Five Common Tech Governance Gaps
01
Disconnected ESG Strategies
ESG treated as a checklist instead of integrated into daily operations.
02
Confusing Reporting Standards
Difficulty navigating GRI, SASB, TCFD, or SCA disclosure requirements.
03
Greenwashing Risks
Overstated claims or unverifiable offsets that attract regulatory scrutiny.
04
Weak Governance & Oversight
Limited board engagement undermines ESG credibility.
05
Poor Stakeholder Engagement
Excluding employees, suppliers, or communities reduces impact and trust.
HOW WE HELP
Our ESG & Sustainability Solutions
ESG Strategy & Governance
- Develop ESG policies tied to UN SDGs and UAE’s Climate Neutrality Decree
- Integrate ESG into risk management, board oversight, and investment committees
- Align policies with Cabinet Resolution No. 67 of 2024
Materiality & Stakeholder Engagement
- Run double materiality assessments across sectors and geographies
- Map regulators, investors, employees, and communities
- Build ESG roadmaps embedded into corporate strategy
Risk Management & ESG Due Diligence
- ESG gap analysis for operations, procurement, and investments
- Assess climate risks and supply chain vulnerabilities
- Support on energy efficiency, CCUS, and verified carbon offsets
ESG Reporting & Independent Audit
- Prepare SCA-mandated sustainability reports
- Report GHG emissions and set up MRV systems
- Align with GRI, SASB, TCFD, PRI, and free zone rules (DIFC, ADGM)
- Support UAE Carbon Credit Registry compliance
Training & Capacity Building
- Train teams on ESG reporting, SDGs, and responsible investment
- Deliver workshops for compliance, risk, procurement, and finance
- Build ESG awareness across management and staff
Why Businesses Choose AKW
Deep Knowledge of UAE Laws
Compliance with UAE Climate Neutrality Decree, Cabinet Resolution No. 67, and free zone ESG mandates.
Global & Regional Expertise
Big Four ESG experience,
with tailored regional insight.
Aligned with Global Standards
UN SDGs, GRI, SASB, TCFD,
PRI, ISO 14001.
Sector-Specific Solutions
ESG for energy, real estate, finance, gold & minerals, and technology.
Carbon Credit Integrity
Independent reviews to prevent double counting and low-quality offsets.
Listed Company Reporting
Advisory for ADX and DFM-listed firms to meet investor disclosure requirements.
Make ESG a Value Driver,
Not Just a Compliance Task
At AKW Consultants, we help businesses turn ESG obligations into opportunities for growth, compliance, and long-term trust.
ESG is no longer about avoiding fines. It’s about building reputation, investor confidence, and future-ready business models.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
ESG & Sustainability at AKW
What is ESG?
It stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance, a measurable way to track how your business impacts people and the planet.
How is ESG different from sustainability?
Sustainability is the goal. ESG is the framework that measures progress.
What is the UAE Climate Neutrality Decree?
A federal law requiring companies to measure, report, and reduce emissions. Non-compliance can result in penalties of AED 50,000 - AED 2M.
What is the UAE Carbon Credit Registry?
A platform under Cabinet Resolution No. 67 (2024) allowing qualifying companies to buy verified carbon credits to offset emissions.
Which ESG reporting standards do you use?
We align with GRI, SASB, TCFD, PRI, and CDP, depending on sector, investor needs, and regulatory expectations.
What are carbon credit integrity risks?
Double counting, weak verification, or non-additional projects reduce credibility.
We perform independent integrity reviews to protect your ESG standing.
Do you help with ESG in M&A and investments?
Yes. We advise family offices, investors, and corporates on ESG due diligence, portfolio screening, and sustainable investment integration.