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SCA sustainability disclosure (Art. 76)

SCA Chairman Decision No. 3/R.M of 2020 (PJSC Governance), Art. 76

In forceApplies 2020-02-28Verified 2026-08-22

Scope

Public joint-stock companies listed on ADX/DFM

Penalties

SCA listing/governance enforcement

Last verified

2026-08-22

In plain language

What this law does

Annual Dictionary termSustainability ReportThe periodic public account of an organisation's sustainability performance — from voluntary brochure to regulated disclosure document.Read the full definition obligation for listed PJSCs under the governance decision, evolving under the SCA's ESG strategy.

Formal requirements

What the law requires

Reviewed provisions grouped by practical purpose. Use the official text for the full legal context.

Disclosure requirements

  1. listed public joint-stock companies must publish an annual Dictionary termSustainability ReportThe periodic public account of an organisation's sustainability performance — from voluntary brochure to regulated disclosure document.Read the full definition ; 32 sustainability indicators referenced via exchange guidance (below).

    SCA Chairman Decision No. 3/R.M of 2020 — Art. 76

Governance

  1. Board Dictionary termResponsibilityA duty to act or refrain from acting because an actor causes, contributes to, controls, benefits from or is connected to a consequence.Read the full definition for Dictionary termSustainability ReportThe periodic public account of an organisation's sustainability performance — from voluntary brochure to regulated disclosure document.Read the full definition approval

    SCA Chairman Decision No. 3/R.M of 2020 — PJSC Governance Guide (Art. 76)
  2. comply-or-explain on environmental/social impact policies

    SCA Chairman Decision No. 3/R.M of 2020 — PJSC Governance Guide (Art. 76)