Boursa Kuwait Strengthens ESG Commitment with Release of Fifth Sustainability Report for 2025
Kuwait City: Boursa Kuwait has unveiled its fifth Sustainability Report, detailing its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance for the year ending December 31, 2025. This report marks a significant milestone as sustainability disclosures in the Kuwaiti capital market evolve from voluntary practices to mandatory regulatory requirements.
The report aligns with a comprehensive set of internationally recognized frameworks, including the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Standards for the Exchanges and Commodity Markets sector, and relevant elements of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) requirements. It also incorporates Boursa Kuwait’s ESG Reporting Guide and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), enhancing comparability and consistency with global trends in leading capital markets.
Noura AlAbdulkareem, Head of Markets Sector at Boursa Kuwait, emphasized that the report signifies a continuation of the company’s mission to enhance transparency and foster a culture of responsible market conduct. She noted that sustainability has become crucial for assessing investment merit and building trust with investors and stakeholders. As Kuwait’s official stock exchange, Boursa Kuwait is committed to developing a mature disclosure ecosystem while supporting listed companies in advancing their governance, environmental, and social responsibility practices.
The 2025 Sustainability Report is particularly timely, coinciding with Capital Markets Authority Circular No. 4 of 2025, which mandates “Premier” Market companies to prepare and publish sustainability reports for 2025 and disclose them on the Boursa Kuwait website by the end of the second quarter of 2026. Boursa Kuwait reaffirms its commitment to early compliance with this requirement and its role in establishing a benchmark for institutional disclosure.
The report also aligns with the updated edition of Boursa Kuwait’s ESG Reporting Guide, which serves as a framework to assist listed companies in preparing their reports according to best practices, thereby enhancing transparency and responsiveness to investor expectations.
AlAbdulkareem further stated that Boursa Kuwait’s ongoing publication of sustainability reports reflects a robust disclosure strategy that transcends mere regulatory compliance, setting a standard in the field. This proactive approach includes the publication of sustainability reports, the provision of guiding frameworks, and support for listed companies in enhancing their disclosure practices.
ESG Performance Highlights for 2025
Boursa Kuwait’s fifth Sustainability Report showcases significant achievements in its ESG initiatives. Key highlights include:
| Metric | Achievement |
|---|---|
| 471 tons | Recycled plastic through a partnership with Omniya Plastic Collection |
| Over 173 tons | Hazardous waste removed from Kuwait Bay |
| Over 1100 students | Beneficiaries of financial literacy programs |
| 44 Missions | Environmental field missions conducted in 2025 |
| 2017 | Year Boursa Kuwait joined the Sustainable Stock Exchanges (SSE) initiative |
| 1972 kilograms | Operational waste disposed of efficiently |
Enhancing Operational Efficiency and Developing Human Capital
In 2025, Boursa Kuwait enhanced the efficiency of its operational resources and further embedded responsible management practices across the organization. The total waste processed amounted to approximately 1972 kilograms, including 472 kilograms of plastic waste and 1500 kilograms of paper waste that were either recycled or securely disposed of. This reflects the company’s commitment to reducing its operational environmental impact and improving resource efficiency.
Boursa Kuwait continued to invest in its human capital, which is regarded as a key pillar of sustainable institutional performance. Training programs and internal initiatives focused on developing leadership and professional capabilities, strengthening specialized knowledge, and fostering a culture of engagement and development.
The organization is dedicated to creating a motivating work environment that empowers employees and enhances internal operational efficiency, thereby supporting the demands of a more advanced and sustainable capital market.
Empowering Youth and Promoting Financial Literacy
Boursa Kuwait has actively supported initiatives aimed at promoting financial literacy and empowering youth. These efforts include collaboration with CODED Academy for the fifth edition of the UNICODE program, which attracted over 320 university students. Additionally, a strategic partnership with INJAZ Kuwait aims to empower more than 800 high school and university students through educational and training programs focused on financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and life skills.
The company also supported specialized professional initiatives, including a partnership with the CFA Institute to host and sponsor the CFA Research Challenge. Furthermore, Boursa Kuwait strengthened its partnership with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, contributing to humanitarian initiatives in the region.
Tangible Environmental Impact
Boursa Kuwait has continued to support initiatives aimed at environmental protection and resource efficiency. This includes ongoing sponsorship of the Environmental Voluntary Foundation’s Kuwait Dive Team, which works to preserve Kuwait Bay, a vital economic and environmental asset.
During 2025, the team conducted 44 field missions, removing over 173 tons of waste, including 76 tons of hazardous materials and seven tons of abandoned fishing nets. These efforts underscore the importance of long-term partnerships in addressing environmental challenges.
Boursa Kuwait also maintained its strategic partnership with Omniya Plastic Collection Company to bolster plastic recycling efforts and promote a circular economy. In 2025, Omniya successfully recycled over 471 tons of plastic waste, equivalent to approximately 23.6 million plastic bottles, demonstrating the effectiveness of the environmental initiatives supported by the company.
Sustainable Growth and Lasting Impact
The fifth Sustainability Report from Boursa Kuwait extends the company’s sustainability strategy, which focuses on community and environmental pillars to create long-term value for stakeholders. The report reflects the organization’s commitment to aligning its disclosures with international standards and national priorities, meeting the expectations of investors, regulators, and stakeholders while enhancing the quality and comparability of its reports.
In 2025, Boursa Kuwait confirmed that sustainability has become an integral part of its institutional framework, enhancing operational efficiency, developing human capital, and expanding its social and environmental impact. Transparent disclosure of ESG practices is viewed as a central factor in building trust and reinforcing credibility, serving as a strategic asset for institutions aiming for sustainable long-term success.
Source: www.zawya.com
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Published on 2026-06-06 17:43:00 • By the Editorial Desk
