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Qatar Sustainability Report: a Leader in Green Initiatives 2021 Qatar Sustainability Report: A Leader in Green Initiatives Prepared by the US-Qatar Business Council Washington, DC April 2021 1 Your future business partner is waiting. We advance trade & investment between the US and Qatar. The US-Qatar Business Council (USQBC) envisions a seamless relationship between the US and Qatar; a permanent partnership built on a foundation of mutual interests and strong strategic, business, cultural, and security relations. USQBC is the leading organization dedicated exclusively to enhancing the bilateral relationship between the US and Qatar. As a member, you will have access to USQBC’s business and advisory services. We will matchmake and advocate with US and Qatari government and private sector entities on your behalf. Meet senior level officials at our events, roundtables, and networking opportunities. Join us and gain access to two of the most exciting and dynamic markets in the world. 2 USQatar Business Council Services Membership Advisory and Consulting USQBC is a not-for profit, US-headquartered, USQBC provides a range of customizable services membership-based organization and offers a broad for those interested in expanding their business in range of services and benefits to its members the US and Qatar: including, but not limited to: • Market Insight & Analysis • Advice and counsel for investment in Qatar and • Market Entry Strategy the US • Partner Identification & Introduction • Arranging appointments with government and business contacts in Qatar and the US • In-Country Arrangement & Logistical Support • Notifying members of business and other Document Authentication & Certification opportunities The US-Qatar Business Council is the authorized • Advising and assisting in the preparation entity for the authentication & certification of US of projects, programs, proposals and other activities export and commercial documents bound for the State of Qatar. @USQatar USQatar Business Council 3 For questions and verifications, please consult our offices: USQBC Headquarters: USQBC Qatar Office: 1220 L ST NW Tornado Tower Suite 350 Level 22 Washington, DC 20005 Doha, Qatar +1 202 457 8555 +974 4429 4977 [email protected] [email protected] Disclaimer: USQBC is not responsible, should any of the texts, information, published data and links to other websites be found to be inaccurate or not updated, incomplete or not up to date, readers are reminded that the content exists solely for information purposes and has no value of an official nature. 4 Table of Contents About the Council 6 Qatar’s Policy Driving Sustainable Development 7 Qatar’s International Leadership in Sustainability 9 Key Sustainability Initiatives 10 Sustainable Cities Projects 13 Organizations Propelling Sustainability 16 Note: The USQBC is in the process of developing a more comprehensive sustainability report that will highlight initiatives by select US corporations and agencies aimed at addressing environmental challenges. This will include their global initiatives in Qatar to serve as case studies. 5 About the Council The US-Qatar Business Council promotes, enhances and advances the bilateral business relationship between the United States and the State of Qatar. The Council envisions a seamless relationship between the US and Qatar; a permanent partnership built on a foundation of mutual interests and strong business, cultural, and security relations. The Council is the leading organization dedicated exclusively to enhancing the bilateral commercial relationship between the US and Qatar. The Council offers business advisory services, consultancy services, and coordinates trade missions for US and Qatari companies to facilitate bilateral business. The Council utilizes various vehicles to highlight Qatari happenings and engage stakeholders, including partnerships, events, and articles. Visit us at www.usqbc.org for the latest updates. 67 Qatar’s Policy is Driving Sustainable Development Qatar National Vision 2030 Qatar’s National Vision 2030 (QNV 2030), Qatar’s roadmap for future development, defines the long-term outcomes for the country as a whole rather than the processes for reaching these outcomes. It provides a framework within which national strategies and implementation plans can be developed. The National Vision aims at transforming Qatar into an advanced country by 2030, capable of sustaining its own development and providing for a high standard of living for all of its people for generations to come. Throughout QNV 2030, the importance of building a sustainable and environmentally responsible country is evidenced throughout the four core pillars of the vision. The State of Qatar foresees development through four interconnected pillars: human development, social development, economic development, and environmental development. The environmental pillar will be increasingly important as Qatar is forced to deal with local environmental issues, such as the impact of diminishing water and hydrocarbon resources, and the effects of pollution and environmental degradation, as well as international environmental issues such as the potential impact of global warming on water levels in Qatar and thereby on coastal urban development. Assessing the severity of risks and dealing with anticipated changes will require mobilizing capacities and coordinating efforts to tackle problems that arise. The State of Qatar’s National Vision 2030 prioritizes environmental stewardship to build a more sustainable future. According to this vision, Qatar has implemented many programs and projects to curb air pollutants, reduce C02 emissions, and increase reliance on renewable energy. The national vision aims to transform Qatar into an advanced country by 2030, capable of sustaining its own development and providing a high standard of living for its population and future generations. The State of Qatar aims to achieve this through the following four pillars. Human Social Economic Environmental development development development development Development Development of Development of Management of of all Qatar’s a just and caring a competitive the environment people to enable society based and diversified such that there is QATAR’S them to sustain a on high moral economy capable harmony between prosperous society standards, and of meeting the economic growth, NATIONAL capable of playing needs of, and social development a significant role securing a high and environment VISION in the global standard of living, protection partnership for for all its people 2030 development both for the present 7 Qatar’s Policy is Driving Sustainable Development Qatar’s Progress Towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals Established by the United Nations General Assembly Number of Available National in 2015, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Indicators in Qatar to Total Number are a collection of 17 interlinked global goals of Indicators designed to be a “blueprint to achieve a better 98.8 148.2 and more sustainable future for all” by 2030. Since 2015, Qatar has aligned the outcomes and goals of 49.4 197.6 its National Development Strategy with the goals of United Nations’ Sustainable Development Agenda. Tracking the SDGs in Qatar shows that the country has been able to accomplish most of the goals of 0 247 eradicating poverty, fighting hunger, ensuring food security, ensuring equitable quality education for all, good health, access to basic services such as 199 safe water, adequate sanitation, modern energy, decent work, adequate housing and building a peaceful society in which values of justice and Number of Available National equality prevail. Indicator in Qatar Compared to Total UN by Goal Qatar’s Planning and Statistics Authority (PSA) in cooperation with ministries and government agencies, has produced national indicators for 30 28 Available the Sustainable Development Goals and targets. 26 Total Indicators Currently, Qatar has developed 199 of these national 24 24 1 indicators making up 80.2% of the total 247. 21 20 All of this has been reflected in Qatar’s ranking within the highest countries for human development in 16 15 14 14 2 14 13 13 14 13 14 the 2018 Human Development Index. Furthermore, 13 12 13 12 12 12 Qatar has also managed to achieve some of the 11 10 10 10 10 9 9 8 goals associated with addressing the effects of 8 8 8 6 7 climate change, protecting ecosystems, conserving 5 coastal areas and using marine resources in a sustainable manner. Qatar also played an active role in strengthening the global partnership in 0 1 4 7 10 13 16 development. 1 https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/content/documents/20443SDG_Qatar_En_Draft7_Landscape_3.pdf 2 8 http://hdr.undp.org/sites/default/files/2018_human_development_statistical_update.pdf Qatar’s International Leadership in Sustainability In addition to being one of the highest scoring countries on the Human Development Index, Qatar has topped the GCC region in ‘The 2018 Environmental Performance Index’, demonstrating the country’s positive performance in the field of environment protection and sustainable development.3 Qatar has surpassed its neighbors with a wide margin by achieving 32nd rank in the index. More recently in January 2021, Qatar was also ranked 18th overall in the Earth.org Global Sustainability Index and 5th in the “Policy” Category. In 2021, Qatar topped the MENA Region in World Economic Forum’s Energy Transition Index 2021. Taking a Global Stand4 Qatar’s Sustainability Targets • Qatar is hosting the first carbon neutral football FIFA World Cup ever in 2022 through the use
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