Sustainability in the built environment

In the Middle East, the built environment sector is at the forefront of a profound transition, reflecting the broader regional ambition to achieve net zero emissions and ensure climate resilience. This is largely driven by rapid urbanisation, environmental challenges, and a commitment to regional net zero goals.This journey requires significant investments in energy transition, with a focus on decarbonising carbon-intensive economies through renewable energy and green technology.

Given the massive scale of construction and infrastructure projects planned and underway in the Middle East, there is a distinct opportunity for the region to establish itself as a global hub for sustainable and innovative advancements. Cities can undergo a transformation to become more environmentally, socially and environmentally sustainable leveraging technology to address critical aspects of affordability, sustainability, liveability and localisation in the built environment.

Accelerating progress requires actions from all stakeholders, including the public and private sector. National governments can define overarching directives and policies to guide the transition, while local governments can take action across regulations, strategic planning, funding/financing, service provision, and monitoring. Finally, the private sector can actively engage in the promotion and implementation of innovative solutions.

How can we help you?

We are playing a significant role in this transformation, collaborating with financial institutions, governments and industry partners to create an ecosystem for a sustainable built environment that aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and national net zero commitments.

Our expertise in sustainability and net-zero strategies, climate risk management, cognitive cities and buildings, intelligent command centres and sustainable finance, help us partner with governments and regulatory bodies to meet regional ambitions. We drive transformation projects with a big-picture perspective, aiming for long-term sustainable development.