Countries & Top Performers

The MEA Environmental Sustainability Scorecard measures progress towards achieving environmental sustainability in the Middle East and Africa.

Covering 17 Countries

Africa
  • Cote d’lvoire
  • Egypt
  • Ghana
  • Kenya
  • Morocco
  • Mozambique
  • Nigeria
  • Rwanda
  • South Africa
  • Tanzania
  • Uganda

Middle East
  • Bahrain
  • Kuwait
  • Oman
  • Qatar
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE

The MEA ESS evaluates the environmental sustainability performance of a diverse group of 17 countries from the Middle East and Africa.

Top 5 Performers

1. South Africa

2. UAE

3. Egypt

4. Saudi Arabia

5. Rwanda

Middle East & Africa Environmental Sustainability Scorecard Results 2023

Overall
Africa
Middle East

High Income

Upper Middle Income

Lower Middle Income

Low Income

The Structure of the MEA ESS

The scorecard’s 48 indicators capture environmental outcomes, government policies and business practices for 2023. 
It assesses both Enablers and Action areas.

Top Performers by Pillar

Explore the leading countries in each of our six sustainability pillars, showcasing their remarkable achievements.

Green Investment, Innovation and Technology

Qatar

UAE

Morocco

Sustainable Infrastructure and Transport

UAE

South Africa

Saudi Arabia

Governance and Reporting

South Africa

UAE

Saudi Arabia

Energy Transition

Uganda

Nigeria

Rwanda

Environmental Ecosystems

UAE

South Africa

Egypt

Circularity

Egypt

South Africa

Bahrain

Middle East & Africa Environmental Sustainability Scorecard

News Release

The Middle East and Africa Economic Sustainability Scorecard reports South Africa, UAE, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia as leaders in climate action within their regions. This comprehensive report, sponsored by Agility and compiled by Horizon Group, assesses 17 countries on environmental outcomes, policies, and corporate sustainability initiatives, highlighting their recent strides in sustainable development despite being relative latecomers to the push for environmental sustainability.

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