Aldar Upgraded to ‘A’ in MSCI ESG Rating, Placing Among Global Real Estate Leaders
Thursday, 26 June 2025
Aldar has been upgraded to an ‘A’ rating in the latest MSCI ESG Rating assessment, positioning the company in the top quartile of real estate firms globally. This reflects Aldar’s continued focus on sustainability, ethical governance, and transparency as it executes its strategic growth roadmap.
Key Highlights:
- MSCI ESG Rating Upgrade: Aldar received an ‘A’ rating in MSCI’s latest ESG assessment, placing it in the top 25% of real estate companies tracked worldwide.
- Improved Governance Performance: Aldar’s corporate behaviour score rose by 2.1 points to 8.3 out of 10, driven by stronger transparency and business ethics—ranking among the best in EMEA emerging markets.
- Sustainability Leadership: The rating recognizes Aldar’s integration of ESG principles into core business operations, aligning with international sustainability benchmarks.
- Investor Confidence: MSCI ESG ratings are widely used by global investors to assess long-term risk. Aldar’s upgrade signals enhanced risk management and long-term value creation.
- Executive Insight: Faisal Falaknaz, Group CFO and Sustainability Officer, emphasized Aldar’s dedication to responsible business practices and stakeholder impact.
- Environmental Advancements: Improvements in environmental metrics, combined with strong governance, contributed to Aldar’s upgraded position in MSCI’s global ranking.
