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Expert perspectives on ESG trends, sustainability practices, and market analysis

Stay informed with the latest research, commentary, and data-driven analysis from the Mnakh ESG team — covering sustainability developments across Kuwait’s capital markets.

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Kuwaiti Banks Cut Operational Emissions 6.2% in a Single Year
Mnakh ESG TeamMnakh ESG Team·August 29, 2026

Kuwaiti Banks Cut Operational Emissions 6.2% in a Single Year

Kuwait's nine listed banks cut operational emissions 6.2% in a year while widening value-chain measurement 25.6%. Total 2025 footprint: 139,926 tCO2e.

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Mnakh Index 2025: Zain, KFH and NBK Rank Highest in Sustainability Performance
Mnakh ESG TeamMnakh ESG Team·July 26, 2026

Mnakh Index 2025: Zain, KFH and NBK Rank Highest in Sustainability Performance

Mnakh Sustainability Index 2025: Zain, KFH and NBK lead at AA; environmental disclosure remains the standout gap across most rated Boursa Kuwait firms.

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Gulf Bank achieves significant reduction in carbon emissions in 2025
Mnakh ESG TeamMnakh ESG Team·June 24, 2026

Gulf Bank achieves significant reduction in carbon emissions in 2025

Gulf Bank cuts Scope 2 emissions by 1,875 tCO₂e in 2025, launches Corporate Strategy 2030, and adopts integrated sustainability governance.

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Zain integrating sustainability into business strategy and building framework for growth
Mnakh ESG TeamMnakh ESG Team·June 6, 2026

Zain integrating sustainability into business strategy and building framework for growth

Zain Group’s 2025 Sustainability Report reflects advances in climate data assurance, renewable energy adoption, digital inclusion, and sustainability governance across the Middle East and Africa.

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Kuwait Finance House Invests $1.2 Billion in Sustainable and Green Sukuk, Up 30.66% in 2025
Mnakh ESG TeamMnakh ESG Team·May 31, 2026

Kuwait Finance House Invests $1.2 Billion in Sustainable and Green Sukuk, Up 30.66% in 2025

Mnakh’s analysis of KFH’s 2025 Sustainability Report reveals progress in emissions reduction, green investments, and sustainable growth.

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NBK exceeds interim target for carbon  emissions reduction in 2025
Mnakh ESG TeamMnakh ESG Team·May 24, 2026

NBK exceeds interim target for carbon emissions reduction in 2025

An analytical study by Mnakh Research & Studies highlighting NBK’s 2025 sustainability performance, including emissions reduction, sustainable finance, ESG governance, and community impact.

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Mnakh Joins the Principles for Responsible Investment as a Signatory
Mnakh ESG TeamMnakh ESG Team·April 18, 2026

Mnakh Joins the Principles for Responsible Investment as a Signatory

Mnakh is now an official PRI signatory — joining 5,200+ organisations worldwide committed to integrating ESG into investment decisions.

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Smoke rises following a strike on Al-Ahmadi oil refinery
Mnakh ESG TeamMnakh ESG Team·April 4, 2026

US-Iran Conflict Weighs on ESG Activity Across Kuwait's Banking Sector

Kuwait's banking ESG activity fell 62% in March amid regional tensions, exposing a structural environmental gap at just 6% of total initiatives.

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Mnakh Joins the GRI Community as an Official Member
Mnakh ESG TeamMnakh ESG Team·April 1, 2026

Mnakh Joins the GRI Community as an Official Member

Mnakh is now an official GRI Community member — the global network of organisations committed to corporate transparency and sustainability reporting.

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