Boursa Kuwait has released its fifth Sustainability Report, showcasing its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance for the period from 1 January to 31 December 2025.
The report reflects the exchange’s sustained institutional efforts and achievements in ESG practices over five consecutive years.
The report is aligned with an integrated set of internationally recognized frameworks, including the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Standards for the Exchanges and Commodity Markets sector, relevant elements of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) requirements, Boursa Kuwait’s ESG Reporting Guide, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This enhances comparability and supports consistency with the global trends adopted in leading capital markets.
Commenting on the release, Head of Markets Sector at Boursa Kuwait, Noura Al-Abdulkareem, said that, “Boursa Kuwait’s fifth Sustainability Report represents a natural continuation of the company’s mission to enhance transparency and embed a culture of responsible market conduct. Sustainability has become a key factor in assessing investment merit and building trust with investors and stakeholders. As Kuwait’s official stock exchange and a listed company, we continue to work towards developing a more mature disclosure ecosystem while supporting listed companies in advancing their governance, environmental, and social responsibility practices.”
Boursa Kuwait promotes digital infrastructure and market growth
The report is in line with the updated edition of Boursa Kuwait’s ESG Reporting Guide, which provides a guiding framework to support listed companies in preparing their reports in accordance with best practices, while enhancing transparency, comparability, and responsiveness to the expectations of investors and stakeholders.
Commenting on this, Al-Abdulkareem added that “Boursa Kuwait’s consistent publication of sustainability reports reflects a well-established disclosure strategy that goes beyond responding to regulatory requirements to setting an example in the field.”
This approach is aligned with the proactive stance Boursa Kuwait has adopted over the years through the publication of sustainability reports, the provision of guiding frameworks, such as the ESG Reporting Guide and its regular updates, and support for listed companies in developing their disclosure practices. These efforts contribute to enhancing transparency and strengthening the confidence of investors and stakeholders.”
Boursa Kuwait’s fifth Sustainability Report highlights its efforts to develop the capital market and promote innovation, including the continued enhancement of the market’s digital infrastructure, improved operational efficiency, and support for the introduction of financial instruments and products that help deepen the market and expand the investor base, as per the statement.
