Abu Dhabi, UAE – In cooperation with First Abu Dhabi Bank, Environment Group, which specializes in the fields of sustainability and innovation, launched the first framework for sustainable finance.
This aims to finance qualified sustainable projects at various operational stages within the sustainability, energy, technology, healthcare, and real estate development sectors.
This came during the activities of the World Future Energy Summit 2026.
This reflects Environment’s continued leading role in sustainability and innovation across the region.
The new framework allows Environment and its subsidiaries to issue a wide range of sustainable financing instruments.
Including bonds, sukuk and loans of green, social and sustainable types.
The framework is in line with the principles of sustainable finance of both the Loan Market Association and the International Capital Markets Association.
It was also approved as a second-party opinion by Det Norsk Veritas, a global company specializing in insurance services and risk management.
The proceeds will be used to finance a range of eligible projects that directly contribute to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
In addition to enhancing the positive impact of “environment” in future vital sectors.
These projects include clean energy, waste management and recycling, green buildings, circular economy solutions, low-carbon mobility, and sustainable wastewater management.
In addition to community projects in the fields of health care and environmental education.
It is noteworthy that the financial framework of “Environment” aims to accelerate the pace of achieving zero-emission operations in the UAE by 2040.
In addition to its role as a fundamental pillar of its comprehensive sustainability strategy.
The framework provides strategic support to a range of national and global initiatives.
Such as the UAE Strategic Climate Neutrality Initiative 2050, the UAE Climate Responsible Companies Pledge and the National Hydrogen Strategy.
In addition to the United Nations Global Compact, which is a voluntary initiative signed by “Environment” to implement and support the Sustainable Development Goals and environmental principles.
This announcement comes after similar steps taken in the region.
This indicates the depth of the commitment of the UAE and the Gulf states to financing the low-carbon transition.
In addition to reaching more efficient sectors in resource management.
