1、Prioritizing Sustainability in MENA:Mapping Critical Environmental Issues for Regional BusinessesW H I T E P A P E RN O V E M B E R 2 0 2 4In collaboration with Bain&CompanyImages:Getty Images,UnsplashDisclaimer This document is published by the World Economic Forum as a contribution to a project,in

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3、rtners or other stakeholders.2024 World Economic Forum.All rights reserved.No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means,including photocopying and recording,or by any information storage and retrieval system.ContentsForewordExecutive summary1 The case for

4、sustainability in MENA:post-COP28 pressure and challenges1.1 Global trend towards tighter sustainability regulations1.2 Transition to sustainability a prerequisite for all organizations1.3 Barriers to MENA taking a leading role in the transition2 Materiality assessments:navigating the path to enviro

5、nmental transparency2.1 Key disclosure areas2.2 Materiality assessments:a critical starting point2.3 Approach to materiality assessments2.4 Sector-based recommendations for environmental materiality assessments3 Regional sustainability policy landscape3.1 Policy ambitions and enabling environments4

6、Case studies and best practices4.1 Private sector case studies4.2 Public sector case studies4.3 Other best practices for regional reference4.4 What does this mean for MENA?5 Conclusion:next steps in MENAs sustainability journeyContributorsEndnotes34556699101011 17172121283234353738Prioritizing Susta