By Kaynat Advisory
Federal Decree-Law No. 11 of 2024 has made emissions measurement and reporting a legal obligation across the UAE. ADNOC and its network of contractors and suppliers are extending ESG requirements through their supply chains. And international customers are routinely requesting carbon data as part of procurement and supplier qualification processes. For businesses without an in-house
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By Kaynat Advisory
If you have been asked to report your carbon emissions, by a customer, a bank, or a regulator, you have almost certainly come across the terms Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3. These three categories form the foundation of almost every carbon reporting framework in use today, including the UAE’s own requirements under Federal
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By Kaynat Advisory
With the UAE’s Federal Decree-Law No. 11 of 2024 now in force, carbon emissions measurement is no longer optional for UAE businesses. But for many SMEs and mid-sized companies, the question of where to actually start can feel unclear. This guide walks through the process of calculating a carbon footprint in practical terms; what it
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By Kaynat Advisory
A sustainability policy is one of the first documents a customer or procurement team will ask for when evaluating your ESG credentials. It is also one of the most commonly done poorly, either too vague to be meaningful, or copied from a template that bears no relation to the actual business. This guide explains what
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By Kaynat Advisory
If your business is navigating sustainability requirements from customers or procurement teams, you have probably encountered both EcoVadis and ISO 14001. They are often mentioned in the same breath but they are very different things, and understanding that difference matters for how you prioritise your time and resources. What Is EcoVadis? EcoVadis is a sustainability
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By Kaynat Advisory
Something has shifted in how large companies in the UAE choose their suppliers. Increasingly, the decision is not just about price, quality, and delivery, it is about whether a supplier can demonstrate that it manages its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) responsibilities to an acceptable standard. For UAE SMEs, this shift is creating a very
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By Kaynat Advisory
EcoVadis assessments are not pass or fail, but rather the gap between a Bronze and a Silver, or a Silver and a Gold, often comes down to avoidable errors rather than genuine sustainability performance. In many cases, weak documentation, incomplete policies, outdated data, and poor alignment with EcoVadis criteria reduce scores, even when strong ESG
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By Kaynat Advisory
Being asked to complete an EcoVadis assessment can feel daunting, especially if your business has never formally documented its sustainability practices before. The good news is that EcoVadis rewards preparation. Companies that approach the questionnaire with the right evidence already gathered consistently score higher than those who attempt it without structure. This checklist covers what
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By Kaynat Advisory
If you have been asked to complete an EcoVadis assessment by a customer or procurement team, you have probably wondered what your score actually means, and what it takes to move up. EcoVadis rates companies across four themes; Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement, and awards one of four medal levels based
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By Kaynat Advisory
Many organisations encounter EcoVadis for the first time when a client or procurement partner asks them to complete the assessment. For companies new to sustainability reporting, the process can sometimes feel overwhelming. However, EcoVadis is more than just a questionnaire. It is a structured evaluation of how effectively an organisation manages sustainability across several key
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