ESG Data Collection for Omani Companies: From MSX Metrics to Audit-Ready ReportingÂ
In Oman, the industrial sector now views ESG compliance as a non-negotiable part of business operations. Let’s explore why this shift is occurring. The Oman Vision 2040 framework, overseen by the Implementation Support and Follow-up Unit (ISFU), emphasizes transitioning to a green economy. ISFU underscores the necessity for robust digital tools to monitor carbon footprints across various industries. This has evolved […]
EPD Reporting for Steel : The Shift from Voluntary Disclosure to Regulatory Mandate
EPD reporting for steel has quietly crossed a threshold -what was once a nice-to-have is now becoming a must-have for steel manufacturers. As buyers, infrastructure projects, contractors and global supply chains ask for verified product-level emissions data, EPD reporting is becoming a critical part of low-carbon steel positioning. Environmental Product Declarations, or EPDs, are standardised, third-party verified documents that […]
EPD Reporting: Guide to Environmental Product Declarations (EPD)
You know how every food product has a nutrition label telling you what’s inside? Well, industrial manufacturing’s got something similar now. It’s called an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD). Think of it as a detailed report card for a product’s environmental impact throughout its life, from when it’s made to when it’s tossed. This document is verified by a third party and follows ISO 14025 and EN 15804 standards. […]
CBAM for Foundries: What Exporters Need to Know and PrepareÂ
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, or CBAM, is the European Union’s carbon border policy that puts a carbon price on selected imported goods based on their embedded emissions. CBAM is not always straightforward, especially CBAM for foundries. Many foundry products may not be directly covered today unless they fall under specific CN codes in the […]
BRSR Core Checklist: Your Guide to SEBI’s ESG AssuranceÂ
Indian manufacturers can no longer settle for merely checking boxes in ESG reporting. With the SEBI BRSR Framework becoming more assurance-driven, companies now need tangible evidence, reliable data systems and audit-ready disclosures. Previously, companies followed a “comply or explain” model: disclose what was possible and justify what wasn’t. This approach is evolving. BRSR Core Assurance sets a new standard with nine specific […]
Oman Vision 2040: Mandating ESG Reporting for MSX-Listed CompaniesÂ
Oman’s commitment to sustainability is stronger than ever. In 2025, the Muscat Stock Exchange mandated that all listed companies report on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) metrics. This transition from a previously voluntary framework aims to enhance accountability and transparency. For companies in oil and gas, logistics, manufacturing, finance, chemicals, industrial services and construction are required to disclose data across 30 specific ESG metrics, with a particular emphasis on greenhouse gas […]
Sustainability Reporting in Oman: What Omani Companies Need to Know
In 2025, Oman experienced a notable shift as sustainability reporting transitioned from being voluntary to a mandatory requirement for all companies listed on the Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX). This crucial change highlights the dedication of Omani businesses to transparency and accountability in their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. The MSX’s mandatory ESG framework obliges listed companies to provide […]
ESG Reporting in UAE: Sustainability Requirements Explained
The UAE’s sustainability goals have transitioned from aspirations to mandates. For industrial companies listed on local exchanges, ESG reporting requirements in UAE are now becoming more structured, making ESG reporting services in UAE important for companies that need to establish compliant, data-backed systems. Per Article 76 of the SCA’s Corporate Governance Guide, all public joint stock companies listed on […]
Understanding ESG Reporting in Oman | Sustainability & ESG
The regulatory environment for companies listed on the Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) now requires reporting on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) pillars. ESG reporting requirements in Oman have shifted from being recommended to becoming a compulsory mandate. MSX first encouraged the listed companies to voluntarily report their 2023 ESG report in 2024 and then in 2025 – it became mandatory for 2024 activities […]
CBAM for Ferro Alloys: A Technical Guide Â
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, or CBAM, is the European Union’s carbon border policy. It puts a carbon cost on selected imported goods so that products entering the EU face a similar carbon price as products made inside the EU under the EU Emissions Trading System. CBAM for ferro alloys is becoming an important compliance and cost issue […]
