Regulations
The sustainability rules GCC companies face
One page per rule. What it is, who it applies to, the dates that matter and the first steps. Every page links to the primary source.
Banks and insurersQCB Sustainability Reporting Framework
The Qatar Central Bank requires the banks and insurers it regulates to report sustainability information under the ISSB Standards, IFRS S1 and IFRS S2, from financial years starting on or after 1 January 2026..
BanksQCB Sustainable Finance Framework
The QCB Sustainable Finance Framework sets the rules for what a bank in Qatar may label as green, social or sustainable finance.
Listed companiesQSE ESG Guidance and QFMA rules
Qatar Stock Exchange ESG guidance has been voluntary since 2016.
Listed companiesQFMA Governance Code: ISSB sustainability reporting for Qatar listed companies
The QFMA Governance Code for Listed Companies requires companies listed in Qatar to report under the ISSB Standards, IFRS S1 and IFRS S2, with external assurance..
ExportersEU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
CBAM puts a carbon price on certain goods entering the EU.
All reportersISSB Standards IFRS S1 and S2
IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 are the global baseline for sustainability and climate disclosure.
BuildingsGSAS, Global Sustainability Assessment System
GSAS is the performance-based green building rating system developed in Qatar and run by the Gulf Organisation for Research and Development (GORD)..