Carbon Offsetting & Mitigation Strategies for Accomplishing Net Zero Goals in the GCC

📅 Date: Thursday, 7th August 2025 | 5.30 pm (UAE time, GMT +4)
💻 Mode: Live Online Training
💰 Fee: USD 150
⏱ 3-Hour Live Session

🔍 Overview

The path to net-zero emissions is not linear, and in the GCC, it’s increasingly regulated, scrutinized, and market-driven. Governments in the region have made ambitious climate pledges: UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative, Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and Carbon Market Framework, Qatar’s Climate Change Action Plan, and Oman’s Net Zero 2050 strategy. Yet, many companies remain unclear about how to meet these targets in a structured, credible, and cost-effective way.

This GCC-focused masterclass on carbon offsetting and mitigation strategies is designed for companies that are ready to move beyond vague sustainability slogans and into tangible, reportable net-zero planning. Whether you’re leading sustainability for a conglomerate, advising ESG disclosures, or managing compliance and operational risk, this session gives you the framework to act now, with measurable impact.

You’ll explore the full spectrum of carbon mitigation options (Scope 1, 2, and 3), learn how to evaluate high-integrity offset mechanisms, and gain clarity on the regional carbon credit landscape, including platforms led by the UAE government and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF). You’ll also see how these elements come together inside CorpStage ESG 360, our platform that simplifies tracking, reporting, and roadmap execution.

🧭 What You’ll Learn

1. Foundations of Net Zero: What the GCC Requires

We start by demystifying the concept of net zero, tailored to GCC regulatory and market realities:

• What does “net zero” actually mean across Scope 1 (direct), Scope 2 (energy use), and Scope 3 (value chain) emissions?

• How are national climate strategies (UAE’s Net Zero 2050, KSA’s net-zero 2060 target) being translated into sectoral targets for businesses?

• What does “credible” look like—and what constitutes greenwashing under emerging ESG assurance frameworks?

We’ll also explain how science-based targets and emissions transparency are increasingly tied to capital access, investor confidence, and procurement eligibility in the region.

2. Internal Mitigation: Reductions Before Offsets

Participants will then deep-dive into practical reduction strategies:

• Operational energy efficiency (e.g., HVAC upgrades, LED retrofits, industrial process optimization)

• Scope 2 reductions via renewable energy procurement (direct and through PPAs)

• Scope 3 reductions through supplier engagement, logistics improvements, and product life cycle design

You’ll learn how to:

• Prioritize “quick wins” that deliver emissions and cost savings

• Structure mitigation projects into interim targets (e.g., 2025, 2030)

• Track progress using CorpStage ESG 360’s Carbon Calculator and mitigation planning features

Live case examples from GCC firms will illustrate how large and mid-sized companies are already reducing emissions internally—even without massive infrastructure overhauls.

3. Carbon Offsetting: When, Why, and How

Even with the best mitigation strategy, residual emissions will remain. That’s where carbon offsetting comes in-but not all offsets are created equal.

We will explore:

• Types of carbon offsets: nature-based (e.g., afforestation), technology-based (e.g., methane capture), and renewable energy credits

• Criteria for selecting high-quality offsets: additionality, permanence, third-party verification, co-benefits, and geographic relevance

• Avoiding low-integrity or “double counted” offsets that can damage reputational and compliance credibility

You’ll also gain a clear understanding of the carbon offset market ecosystem in the GCC, including:

• UAE’s National Carbon Credit Registry and voluntary carbon market mechanisms

• Saudi Arabia’s PIF Voluntary Carbon Market, a growing marketplace for regionally verified credits

• How regional companies are integrating offsets into ESG reporting and investor communications

4. Tools, Dashboards & Implementation via ESG 360

This session includes a live demonstration of the CorpStage ESG 360 Carbon Calculator, showcasing how to:

• Set baseline emissions

• Simulate mitigation pathways

• Overlay offset strategies

• Build a credible, traceable net-zero roadmap with embedded audit-readiness

Participants will use an interactive worksheet to map one of their own operations or divisions and create a draft plan blending mitigation and offsetting actions.

🎯 Who Should Attend

This masterclass is designed for:

• Sustainability managers and ESG leads

• Strategy directors and transformation teams

• Risk managers, compliance officers, and CFOs

• Corporate real estate and operations heads

• GCC-based companies preparing for investor scrutiny or regulatory filings

• Executives seeking to link carbon strategy with ROI and resilience

✅ Key Takeaways

• A GCC-specific roadmap for building a net-zero strategy

• Offset selection and due diligence checklist

• A mitigation planning framework tailored to Scope 1–3 emissions

• Access to ESG 360 Carbon Calculator with scenario modeling capability

• Certificate of Participation and post-class planning templates