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UAE businesses are failing rising consumer ESG expectations: report

posted on Oct. 24, 2024 at 2:13 pmOct 25, 2024

Research findings reveal that 84 per cent of people in the UAE require companies to more clearly communicate what they are doing to improve their performance on ESG issues.

UAE residents have very high expectations for businesses to act responsibly on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, according to SEC Newgate’s recent annual survey.

More than 14,300 people across 14 countries and territories were surveyed as part of the fourth annual ESG Monitor report from SEC Newgate, the global strategic communications, advocacy and research group, with regional offices in Dubai and Riyadh.

Findings showed the vast majority of people in the UAE (84 per cent) require companies to more clearly communicate what they are doing to improve their performance on ESG issues.

Fiorenzo Tagliabue, Group CEO of SEC Newgate, said, “Our global ESG Monitor has

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Tags:accountability brands Consumer behaviour consumer expectations Elena Gramatica Environmental ESG ESG Monitor Fiorenzo Tagliabue Governance profitability SEC Newgate Social sustainability

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