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Qatar Chamber has announced its role as the Strategic Partner for the 10th edition of Qatar Sustainability Week (QSW 2025), while the International Chamber of Commerce Qatar (ICC Qatar) will be the Supporting Partner of the event, hosted by the Earthna Centre for a Sustainable Future, a member of Qatar Foundation.The event, scheduled to take place from November 1 to 8, 2025, serves as a nationwide platform that brings together individuals, businesses, government entities, and community organisations to promote sustainable practices, highlight innovative initiatives, and enhance public engagement with Qatar’s sustainability agenda.Qatar Chamber chairman Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim al-Thani, who is also ICC Qatar chairman, said: “Our participation as a strategic partner to the Qatar Sustainability Week underscores our strong belief in the private sector’s role as a key driver of sustainability. We are delighted to contribute to national efforts that foster a greener, more resilient economy and encourage responsible business leadership across all industries.”“We call on companies, organisations, and individuals to take part in the 10th Qatar Sustainability Week and contribute to building a sustainable and prosperous future for Qatar,” he added.The partnership reflects Qatar Chamber’s continuous commitment to promoting sustainability principles within the business community and encouraging companies to align their operations with Qatar National Vision 2030's environmental development pillar.As a strategic partner, Qatar Chamber, together with ICC Qatar as supporting partner, will play an active role in supporting sustainability initiatives and activities implemented across public and private entities.The partnership aims to empower the private sector to adopt environmentally responsible business models, report on their sustainability performance, and raise community awareness about the importance of balancing economic growth with environmental protection for future generations.Among its initiatives, Qatar Chamber has also launched the Comprehensive Waste Reduction Programme, which includes enhanced recycling practices across its premises to minimise waste and promote sustainable resource use.As part of its initiatives for the week, Qatar Chamber will organise a ‘Beach Clean-Up Day’ for its employees and members on November 1, 2025. The chamber has extended invitations to its employees and members and encouraged all those interested to take part in the environmental initiative.

The International Chamber of Commerce Qatar (ICC Qatar) emphasized the role of the private sector in the energy transition during the participation of its Environment and Energy Commission — a strategic collaboration between ICC Qatar and the Al Attiyah Foundation, in a high-level panel discussion on the sidelines of the Qatar National Dialogue on Climate Change (QNDCC), held at the International Capacity Pavilion at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). Moderated by Axel Threlfall, Editor-at-Large at Reuters, the session brought together the Commission's leadership and working group chairs to showcase its mandate, roadmap, and priority working groups, and explored how Qatar's private sector can accelerate the nation's energy transition and environmental initiatives. The discussion featured the Commission Co-Chairs; Sustainable Energy Programmes Manager at the Al Attiyah Foundation, Colman Hands and Director of Energy at the Al Attiyah Foundation, Howard Bevan. Working group chairs presented their thematic areas: Elena I. Athwal on the low-carbon energy transition, Dr. Marwa Al Ansary on emissions and carbon markets, and Samer Malaeb on desalination and the energy nexus. The panel covered key topics such as renewable energy integration, carbon pricing and emissions reduction, and innovations in water and desalination technologies. It will also outline the Commission's roadmap for capacity building, policy engagement, knowledge sharing, and international collaboration. The session convened senior representatives from government, industry, and international organisations, setting the stage for deeper collaboration and the Commission's upcoming initiatives. "The Environment and Energy Commission provides a unique platform to bring together private sector expertise, innovation, and investment for meaningful climate action," said ICC Qatar Environment and Energy Commission's Co-Chair Howard Bevan. "Through this initiative, businesses will play a central role in shaping a low-carbon, resilient future for Qatar and the region." Aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030 and the National Environment and Climate Change Strategy, the Commission aims to reinforce business leadership in sustainability while contributing to international frameworks, including the Paris Agreement and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.