SEOUL, South Korea – i-ESG, a leading ESG solutions provider driven by AI and Big Data, has officially established a joint venture in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This move signals its ambitious expansion into the Middle Eastern market, with plans to launch Proof of Concept (PoC) projects in both public and private sectors.
Emerging from a global trading conglomerate’s in-house venture program, i-ESG specializes in helping organizations navigate complex ESG regulations. Leveraging insights from over 100 corporate interviews, the company has developed tailored ESG data management solutions that have already demonstrated success in markets like the UAE, US, Singapore, Japan, and Australia.
Key Highlights
- Localized ESG Solutions: With the Abu Dhabi entity, i-ESG aims to address the specific regulatory and operational needs of the Middle Eastern market, particularly in the Oil & Gas, power, and financial sectors.
- Advanced Technology: i-ESG uses AI and Big Data to streamline ESG data collection, monitoring, and improvement, allowing companies to efficiently comply with global ESG regulations.
- Proven Expertise: i-ESG has participated in GITEX for three consecutive years and was the only private-sector digital ESG provider invited to contribute to UAE ESG policy projects led by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI).
Strategic Partnerships
i-ESG is actively collaborating with leading local energy firms to enhance ESG data management in critical industries and working with financial and platform companies to co-develop sustainability-focused services.
CEO’s Vision
Bell Kim, CEO of i-ESG, expressed gratitude for the support of government and industry associations like the Korea Software Industry Association (KOSA).
“With the establishment of our Abu Dhabi entity and the initiation of PoCs, we aim to secure our position as the leading ESG solutions provider in the Middle East, bridging public and private sector collaborations across the region.”
Future Prospects
With its strengthened presence in the UAE, i-ESG is poised to play a key role in advancing sustainability initiatives and ESG compliance across the Middle East, fostering collaborations that align with the region’s economic diversification goals.
