OBG, Lulu Group International produce research on Qatar’s sustainable economic transition – The Peninsula

OBG, Lulu Group International produce research on Qatar’s sustainable economic transition – The Peninsula

Doha: A new environmental, social and governance (ESG) intelligence report, produced by Oxford Business Group (OBG) in partnership with Lulu Group International, maps out how policymakers are addressing local and global environmental and social challenges as the international spotlight shines on the country as host of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Titled “Qatar’s sustainable economic transition”, the report charts the whole-of-society approach being taken towards creating a more sustainable economic model in the country, in an easy-to-navigate and accessible format, supported by data and infographics.

The report looks at how the National Environment and Climate Change Strategy released in 2021 is guiding progress towards responsible consumption and the more sustainable use of natural resources. With Qatar particularly vulnerable to climate change due to its geographic position, the report shows how food production in Qatar is being made more sustainable, both through the use of innovative production techniques and also by the strategies of food producers and retailers in bringing food to market.

Elsewhere, the report discusses Qatar’s shift towards a circular economy, highlighting the importance of effective waste management and recycling, as well as progress and targets, such as reducing the domestic waste generation ratio below 1.6 kg per capita/day and the recycling