"Corporate Environmental Sustainability": the third edition
When sustainability becomes a strategic choice… the journey from the margin to the heart
Why this book now
A practical guide that joins theory and application, giving large, medium and small Qatari companies a roadmap for turning environmental challenges into opportunities for innovation and growth, built on global best practice and the Qatari context.
Qatar National Vision 2030 places protecting the environment and preserving the country's resources for future generations at the heart of its priorities, with the private sector as a strategic partner.
Qatari companies' commitment to sustainable environmental practice is an investment in the future: it strengthens competitiveness, improves operational efficiency, builds reputation and supports economic resilience.
Regular, transparent environmental disclosure proves the seriousness of commitments, lets stakeholders assess performance, and gives policymakers and researchers valuable data, in step with the global move toward mandatory environmental reporting.
Ten chapters
Environmental sustainability in business
Core concepts, how environmental responsibility moved from optional activity to strategy, and the three dimensions of sustainability.
Legal framework and international commitments
The Paris Agreement and the SDGs, regional initiatives, ISO 14001 and the UN Global Compact, mandatory disclosure.
The energy challenge and the shift to renewables
Energy efficiency, solar, wind and green hydrogen, and managing the carbon footprint.
Integrated environmental management
Environmental management systems, the circular economy, water and waste, sustainable supply chains.
Innovation and green technology
AI, IoT and big data for sustainability, and partnerships that support environmental innovation.
Governance and sustainable leadership
Sustainability in governance structures, boards and sustainability committees, environmental KPIs.
Sustainable finance and market mechanisms
Green bonds and taxonomies, climate risk in financial decisions, the influence of consumers and investors.
Partnerships for global goals
Multi-party alliances, private-sector initiatives, and cooperation with academic and research institutions.
Measuring impact and reporting
Environmental footprint methods, sustainability reporting practice, transparency in disclosure.
The future of corporate sustainability
Trends, challenges and opportunities of the coming decade, and a roadmap for ambitious companies.
Reports from companies in Qatar
Plus a chapter of reports from companies in Qatar, and appendices with a glossary and the key international indicators and standards.
What the book contains
- The latest international frameworks and standards for environmental disclosure, such as the ISSB standards
- Local and international case studies
- Practical tools for measuring the carbon footprint and managing environmental risk
- Local and international regulatory trends
- Forward-looking perspectives on the circular economy and sustainability innovation
Appendices
- A glossary of sustainability terms
- The key international indicators and standards
- Online resources and accredited training
Feature your company's report
The book includes a chapter of reports from Qatari companies and companies operating in Qatar. If your company has sustainability reports or achievements, contact the editorial team to discuss including them in the third edition.
Contact the editorial teamEditorial board
The editorial board is chaired by Mr. Abdullah bin Salem Al-Sulaitin, under the patronage and supervision of the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, prepared by Hawkama International.
Read the Editor-in-Chief's messageThe launch
The book is launched on 25 March 2027 under the patronage of HE the Minister of Environment and Climate Change.
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