ESG and Sustainability Services

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Let’s build a more sustainable, resilient, and responsible future together

Sustainability and ESG services in the UAE are no longer a “nice-to-have” — they are a strategic business priority. Each organisation’s sustainability journey is shaped by its industry, stakeholder expectations, and long-term ambitions. BDO UAE ESG team supports organisations in embedding Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into their core strategy — not only to meet compliance requirements, but to deliver measurable, long-term value.

Forward-thinking companies are proactively aligning their operations with the environmental and social priorities of their stakeholders. This alignment not only strengthens brand reputation but also unlocks access to new markets, attracts purpose-driven talent, and enhances investor confidence. Moreover, organisations with more advanced ESG strategies are better equipped to manage risks, respond to regulatory expectations, and remain resilient in an increasingly complex global environment.

At BDO UAE, we recognise that there is no one-size-fits-all approach. We collaborate with you to design tailored ESG roadmaps that reflect your values, industry context, and growth objectives. Our approach  is practical and impact-driven — focused on setting measurable goals, building internal capabilities, and delivering tangible outcomes.

Where are you on your ESG and sustainability journey?

Whether you are just beginning your ESG journey or looking to elevate your existing strategy, BDO UAE offers insights, tools, and expertise to help you:

  • Navigate complexity with clarity and confidence
  • Meet stakeholder expectations through transparent and credible ESG reporting
  • Drive innovation and efficiency by embedding sustainability into operations
  • Future-proof your business against risks, regulatory changes, and reputational challenges

Where do you want to go?

Where do we start with ESG strategy development?

How BDO can help with ESG strategy services in the UAE:

  • Benchmarking and self-assessment aligned with ESG best practice
  • Materiality assessment
  • ESG programme design with processes and controls
  • Governance structure design
  • Carbon footprint measurement
  • Development of a baseline sustainability report

How can we meet ESG reporting requirements such as CSRD, TCFD, ISSB, or local UAE regulations?

How BDO can help with ESG reporting advisory services in the UAE:

  • SCA listed entity sustainability reporting requirements
  • ISSB readiness and reporting (IFRS S1 and S2)
  • ESG attestation readiness
  • Resilience assessment
  • ESG gap analysis
  • Industry and peer benchmarking

How can we improve ESG ratings and manage ESG risks effectively?

How BDO can help with ESG risk analysis and advisory in the UAE:

  • ESG ratings diagnostic
  • ESG gap analysis
  • Enterprise risk assessment
  • Supply chain and global value chain assessment
  • ESG attestation
  • Climate risk and vulnerability assessment

How do we develop a net-zero, decarbonisation, or emissions reduction strategy?

How BDO can help with ESG transformation services in the UAE:

  • Energy transition roadmap and planning
  • GHG mitigation and offset strategy
  • Supply chain sustainability assessment
  • Waste reduction strategies
  • Lifecycle analysis

How do we embed ESG into our core business operations?

How BDO can help with integrated ESG and sustainability advisory services:

  • Integrated sustainability strategy and operational transformation
  • End-to-end process optimisation and waste reduction
  • Full-spectrum enterprise risk management
  • Organisational design and optimisation
  • Technology enablement and ESG systems selection



Why choose BDO for ESG advisory services in the UAE?

At BDO, we combine global ESG advisory expertise with deep UAE market insight to help organisations turn sustainability into measurable value. Our multidisciplinary teams of ESG strategists, sustainability professionals, financial experts, and assurance specialists work closely with clients to deliver pragmatic, outcome-driven ESG solutions.

  • Global Perspective, Local Expertise: We bring a global and regional perspective with deep UAE insight, supporting organisations across diverse regulatory and market contexts with ESG advisory services in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
  • End-to-End ESG Capability: We support organisations across the full ESG lifecycle — from ESG strategy and reporting to implementation and transformation.
  • Industry-Specific ESG Knowledge: Experience across financial services, real estate, hospitality, government, energy, healthcare, and technology sectors.
  • Integrated ESG Advisory Teams: Our risk advisory teams collaborate to deliver ESG services covering governance, compliance, internal controls, and regulatory alignment — either as standalone ESG projects or fully integrated workstreams.



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Shivendra Jha

Shivendra Jha

Partner - Head of Advisory Services and International Liaison Partner (ILP)
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Charles Tungwarara

Head of Business Process, ESG & Sustainability
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Hitesh Kataria

Associate Director - Risk Advisory Services
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