ESG Service

ESG Service
- Organizations globally are addressing the increasing and changing demands of sustainability and Climate Change. From meeting regulatory requirements to comprehensive business transformation, HLS-Global is assisting clients throughout its sustainability journey. Discover how our strategic and technical expertise is enabling clients to effectively manage the shift towards a low-carbon economy, facilitating the incorporation of sustainability across all facets of operations.
UAE: A Global Business Hub
The UAE’s 100% foreign direct investment policy has positioned it as a prime destination for international businesses. Its strategic location provides access to a 2 billion+ consumer base across Europe, MENA, and South Asia, driving economic growth beyond oil industries.
Evolving Regulatory Framework
The UAE frequently updates its regulatory landscape, making it essential for businesses to stay informed about legal requirements. Understanding market potential and compliance regulations is key for seamless market entry.
Business Setup Opportunities
Foreign investors can establish their presence in the UAE through distributors, representative offices, branch offices, or subsidiaries. The country offers multiple business jurisdictions, including Free Zones, Mainland, and Offshore entities, each with distinct advantages.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Transactions
HLS collaborates with clients to effectively through the dynamic and competitive landscape of M&A transactions. Subservices under M&A are:
↠ ESG Due Diligence Buy-Side, Exit Level Advisory & Fund Level Advisory
↠ Environment, Social, Health, and Safety System Assessment
↠ Review of Policies, Consent and Permits
↠ Post-acquisition integration and transformation roadmaps
↠ Audit & Management Reports
↠ Monitor & Review Progress
↠ ESG Due Diligence Buy-Side, Exit Level Advisory & Fund Level Advisory
↠ Environment, Social, Health, and Safety System Assessment
↠ Review of Policies, Consent and Permits
↠ Post-acquisition integration and transformation roadmaps
↠ Audit & Management Reports
↠ Monitor & Review Progress
Decarbonisation
Achieving net zero requires a strong strategy that is not only practical and defensible but also actionable for the organization, all while maintaining commercial goals. HLS-Global collaborates with clients to generate long-term value by transforming the corporate climate vision into innovative business models and portfolios, along with completion actions at the organization/ asset level
↠ Calculate/Estimate GHG Emissions
↠ Scope 1 and 2.
↠ Scope 3 (Value Chain emissions)
↠ Analyze GHG Emissions
↠ Emissions Targets (SBTi – Near Term & Net Zero Targets)
↠ Identify Decarbonisation Opportunities
↠ Monitor and Evaluate Progress
↠ Calculate/Estimate GHG Emissions
↠ Scope 1 and 2.
↠ Scope 3 (Value Chain emissions)
↠ Analyze GHG Emissions
↠ Emissions Targets (SBTi – Near Term & Net Zero Targets)
↠ Identify Decarbonisation Opportunities
↠ Monitor and Evaluate Progress
ESG Diagnostic and Baseline
HLS-Global's primary objective of ESG is to promote sustainable and responsible business practices. We help Investors and institutions utilize these criteria to evaluate a company's performance, which helps ascertain its environmental and social impact while enhancing the analysis of its potential financial outcomes.
↠ Baseline Assessment (Policies/ Procedures/ Actions)
↠ Peer Assessment & Benchmarking
↠ Sustainability Strategy (short-, medium- and long-term)
↠ Internal Audits against ISO standards (ISO 9001;14001)
↠ Baseline Assessment (Policies/ Procedures/ Actions)
↠ Peer Assessment & Benchmarking
↠ Sustainability Strategy (short-, medium- and long-term)
↠ Internal Audits against ISO standards (ISO 9001;14001)
Carbon Credits and IRECs Advisory
We assist organizations in gaining a competitive edge in the Carbon and Renewable Energy Markets. Our goal is to aid you in recognizing opportunities, streamlining complexities, and reaping rewards from international carbon markets and or renewable energy certificates.
↠ Validation & Verification across Registries
↠ Registration and Issuance of IREC’s
↠ Transaction Advisory for Carbon Credits and IRECs
↠ Helping organizations achieve Carbon neutral status
↠ Validation & Verification across Registries
↠ Registration and Issuance of IREC’s
↠ Transaction Advisory for Carbon Credits and IRECs
↠ Helping organizations achieve Carbon neutral status
ESG Reporting
ESG reporting involves the release of information related to environmental, social, and corporate governance factors. We help clients with disclosure, illuminate a company's ESG initiatives, enhance transparency for investors, and encourage other sub-organizations to adopt similar practices.
↠ ESG/ Sustainability Reports covering standards that include:
↠ CSRD
↠ IFRS S1 and S2
↠ GRI
↠ IIRC
↠ TCFD
↠ BRSR (India specific)
↠ Aligning reports with UNSDGs
↠ ESG/ Sustainability Reports covering standards that include:
↠ CSRD
↠ IFRS S1 and S2
↠ GRI
↠ IIRC
↠ TCFD
↠ BRSR (India specific)
↠ Aligning reports with UNSDGs
ESG Ratings
We help drive ESG and Climate transparency to help provide institutional investors and companies with much-needed clarity as they sharpen their focus on the financial impact of climate change raise awareness of the value of ESG data and ratings and improve disclosure standards. Some of the ratings frameworks we actively support clients include :
↠ Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI)
↠ Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)
↠ Eco Vadis
↠ CRISIL*
↠ CARE*
↠ ICRA*
↠ Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI)
↠ Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)
↠ Eco Vadis
↠ CRISIL*
↠ CARE*
↠ ICRA*
Assurance Services
To enhance the credibility of ESG information we provide Assurance Services for all facets of non-financial reporting. We assure/ provide independent assessment for
↠ Sustainability/ ESG Reports (All standards)
↠ GHG Emissions (Scope 1,2 and 3)
↠ Water Footprint Assessment
↠ Any specific listing requirements that require third party assessment.
↠ Sustainability/ ESG Reports (All standards)
↠ GHG Emissions (Scope 1,2 and 3)
↠ Water Footprint Assessment
↠ Any specific listing requirements that require third party assessment.
If you willing to enter into the UAE market or desirous to do restructuring of your business, our expert team can help you with the following services:

- Advisory on the market entry strategy;
- Assistance in VISA and PRO related services;
- Advisory on restructuring and liquidation support services
- Feasibility Study on the UAE market potential and Regulatory environment;
- Assistance in setting up the legal entity in mainland or any free zones including DIFC and ADGM;
Insights
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