APRILASIA BUSINESS OUTLOOK19The ESG and sustainability consulting market in the GCC is changing very quickly by regulatory development, investor appetite, and business responsibility requirements. GCC governments, as part of their pursuit of long-term economic policy, have set themselves up through firm commitments to sustainability; the UAE, for example, has outlined its Net Zero by 2050 ambitions, and Saudi Arabia has enshrined sustainability within the purview of its Vision 2030 plan. All this has heightened the demand for tailored advisory services in ESG framework design and implementation, carbon accounting, and sustainable finance. Economic and business growth within the industry has been driven by efforts at diversification and decelerating dependence on oil revenues. Businesses increasingly look to adopting ESG values in business to boost competitiveness, foreign direct investment, and access to green finance. Banks, regional banks, and sovereign wealth funds increasingly are favouring investments that comply with ESG standards, hence further institutionalizing the sustainability consulting market.The GCC, ESG and sustainability consulting industry has grown enormously. With increased regulatory requirements, including ESG reporting and climate risk analysis, companies are now looking for specialist advisory services more than ever. The largest customers are big institutions and government institutions, but small and medium-sized institutions are also starting to appreciate the benefits of adopting sustainable strategies. With shifting regulatory environments and companies increasingly adopting sustainability goals, the market will further grow.Technology will be the key driver in this industry, with AI, blockchain, and big data analytics at the center of ESG reporting and impact measurement. Digital tools can be employed by organizations to fight emissions, maximize resource use, and expedite the sustainability reporting process. Renewable energy use facilitation solutions, circular economy options, and carbon credit platforms for carbon trading will come into existence, forming a part of the region's future of ESG consulting. As digital innovation keeps strengthening from strength to strength, technology-driven ESG solutions will be in greater demand.Asia Business Outlook magazine provide insights on diverse industries and markets in Asia. In this issue, the magazine spotlights `Top 10 Leading Environment and Sustainability Consultants in GCC - 2025' who have made their signature in the world market through their expertise and innovations. The following list has been prepared after being closely scrutinized by a distinguished panel of judges including CXOs, analysts and our editorial board. We recognize their valuable contribution to the ever expanding and competitive market and their ability to sustain themselves and emerge as top contestants through their reliable products and services.LEADING ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY CONSULTANTS IN GCCTOP 10 2025
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