ESG services tailored for organisations operating in Qatar

Environmental, Social and Governance considerations are now part of core business strategy across Qatar. National priorities under Qatar National Vision 2030, climate initiatives and evolving regulatory expectations are increasing the need for measurable sustainability performance, transparent reporting and structured governance.

At HLB AG, we help organisations translate ESG expectations into practical, auditable action — aligned with international frameworks and Qatar-specific requirements.

Why ESG matters in Qatar today

Organisations in Qatar are seeing ESG expectations from multiple directions:

• National climate initiatives and action plans guiding sector-level sustainability priorities.
  
• ESG disclosure requirements emerging through regulators such as Qatar Central Bank and Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority.
  
• Investor and lender due-diligence processes increasingly requesting emissions data and governance documentation.
  
• Customers and supply-chain partners expecting sustainability transparency.

For example, QCB has introduced global sustainability and climate-related disclosure standards (ISSB-IFR S1 and S2) aligned sustainability reporting requirements for banks and insurers, signalling the direction of ESG disclosure expectations across the wider market.

Our ESG Advisory Services

We provide end-to-end ESG support — from strategy to implementation to assurance.

1. ESG Readiness & Materiality Assessment

Understand where you stand before you invest in ESG programmes.

We help you:

• Identify material ESG topics relevant to your industry
• Benchmark against peers and international standards
• Identify data gaps and compliance risks
• Map ESG priorities to Qatar’s policy landscape

Deliverable: ESG readiness report with clear action roadmap.

2. ESG Strategy & Framework Design

Turn ESG from a concept into an operational plan.

Our work includes:

• ESG policy and governance structure
• Climate transition planning
• Sustainable procurement frameworks
• KPI design and target setting
• Alignment with Qatar National Vision 2030 and global frameworks

We ensure ESG strategy is realistic, measurable and integrated into business planning.

3. ESG Reporting & Disclosure Support

Prepare reliable ESG reports aligned with investor and regulator expectations.

We support:

• ISSB / IFRS S1 & S2 reporting
• GRI, TCFD, SASB and integrated reporting frameworks
• Data collection and management systems
• Narrative development and disclosures
• Internal control design for ESG data

Qatar regulators are moving toward ISSB-aligned disclosure frameworks, increasing the importance of consistent sustainability reporting.

We ensure ESG strategy is realistic, measurable and integrated into business planning.

4. QCB ESG Readiness & Sustainable Finance Support

For banks and organisations interacting with banks, we help with:

• QCB ESG template preparation
• Operational KPI data collection
• Climate risk methodology documentation
• Sustainable finance classification support
• Gap analysis against QCB requirements

QCB’s sustainability reporting framework aims to improve transparency and consistency of sustainability disclosures across the financial sector.

We ensure ESG strategy is realistic, measurable and integrated into business planning.

5. ESG Implementation & Performance Improvement

Move from policy to real-world change.

We assist with:

• Emissions measurement and baseline setup
• Energy and resource efficiency initiatives
• Supply-chain ESG integration
• ESG training and governance processes
• Implementation roadmaps with measurable milestones

We ensure ESG strategy is realistic, measurable and integrated into business planning.

6. ESG Assurance & Independent Review

Provide confidence to investors and stakeholders.

Our assurance services include:

• ESG data verification
• Internal control review
• Reporting process audit
• Alignment checks with ISSB / GRI / TCFD

This improves credibility and reduces reporting risk.

Who we work with

HLB AG supports organisations across Qatar’s major business sectors, including:

• Financial institutions
• Real estate and construction
• Energy and industrial companies
• Family businesses and SMEs
• Listed and investor-backed companies

Our services are tailored for organisations operating across Mainland-MOCI, QFC and Qatar Free Zone jurisdictions.

Our approach

We combine international ESG standards with local regulatory understanding, including alignment with ESG guidance issued by the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE).

Our methodology focuses on:

1. Practical strategy
2. Reliable data
3. Realistic implementation
4. Audit-ready reporting

This ensures ESG initiatives are sustainable, defensible and aligned with business objectives.

Why choose HLB AG

HLB AG is a Doha-based audit, tax and advisory firm with deep regional experience and access to the global HLB network.

We provide:

• Integrated ESG, accounting and advisory expertise
• Qatar-specific regulatory insight
• Practical, implementation-focused advice
• Long-term support from strategy to reporting

Start your ESG journey with HLB AG

Whether you are preparing for QCB reporting, investor due diligence or internal sustainability goals, our team can help.