Among Qatar's first GAB-accredited GHG verification bodies. Environmental impact assessment. ESG consulting and sustainability advisory. Trusted by industrial operators, project developers, and infrastructure clients across the GCC.
GSustain delivers independent, accreditation-backed environmental and ESG consulting services from Qatar, supporting the environmental goals of Qatar National Vision 2030. We serve organisations across the GCC that need GHG verification, environmental assessment, sustainability strategy, ESG consulting, and technical modelling — delivered with scientific rigour and deep regulatory command. As one of Qatar's first GAB-accredited GHG verification bodies, we combine international accreditation standards with permanent local presence, Arabic-language capability, and deep understanding of QatarEnergy, Ashghal, KAHRAMAA, and Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) requirements.
GAB-accredited under ISO 14065. Global Carbon Council approved verifier. Among Qatar's first accredited verification bodies. Independent, impartial, evidence-based.
Headquartered in Qatar Free Zones. Deep understanding of QatarEnergy GHG regulations, Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) requirements, Public Works Authority (Ashghal) standards, and KAHRAMAA frameworks.
Air dispersion modelling (AERMOD/CALPUFF), marine assessments, Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG quantification, ESG materiality, climate risk analysis. Complex scopes delivered with scientific precision.
Advisory, assessment, verification, and training. One firm from sustainability strategy to independent assurance — no handoffs.
QatarEnergy operators, North Field Expansion, Ras Laffan, Scope 1–3 verification, ESIA
QAPCO, QChem, QAFCO, QAFAC — GHG inventories, environmental monitoring, ESG reporting
Lusail, mega-projects, GSAS assessment, Ashghal compliance, environmental management plans
KAHRAMAA, Umm Al Houl, water quality modelling, Tarsheed programme alignment
ESG disclosure, Qatar Stock Exchange reporting, ISSB/IFRS S1-S2, sustainable finance classification
QNV 2030 alignment, Qatar NDC contributions, national climate strategy, regulatory advisory
ISO 14064-1/-2/-3 verification, Global Carbon Council (GCC) programme validation, organisational GHG inventories, and product carbon footprints (ISO 14067).
Learn More →EIA, ESIA, Phase 1 & Phase 2 site assessments, CEMP/DEMP/OEMP, CTE/CTO permitting, MoECC compliance, QatarEnergy environmental standards, monitoring & remediation.
Learn More →ESG strategy and reporting, climate risk assessment, Qatar NDC alignment, Science Based Targets (SBTi), ISSB/IFRS S1-S2, TCFD, materiality assessment, life cycle assessment (LCA), energy/water/waste audits.
Learn More →Air dispersion (AERMOD/CALPUFF/ADMS), noise modelling, marine water quality, environmental fate and transport modelling.
Learn More →ISEP (Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals) accredited courses, GHG accounting workshops, EIA practitioner training, corporate ESG capacity building.
Learn More →Full lifecycle E&S advisory for IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles, lender environmental and social monitoring, and project finance compliance.
Learn More →ESG disclosure support aligned with Gulf Cooperation Council exchange frameworks, Qatar Stock Exchange requirements, and emerging GCC exchange sustainability reporting standards.
Learn More →We discuss your requirements, regulatory context, and alignment with Qatar National Vision 2030 and national climate commitments.
Detailed scope of work, timeline, team assignment, and commercial proposal tailored to your sector and regulatory obligations.
Assessment, verification, modelling, or advisory fieldwork — executed with accreditation-grade rigour and full documentation.
Final deliverables, verification opinions, and assurance statements. Ongoing support for regulatory submissions and stakeholder reporting.
Our free Carbon Diagnostic tool gives you an instant Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions estimate using GHG Protocol methodology. No login required — you'll receive an instant PDF report.
Try the Free Carbon Diagnostic →Professional, thorough, and technically competent. The verification team understood our industrial processes and delivered the opinion on schedule. One of the most structured verification engagements we have experienced.
GSustain helped us navigate the GSAS assessment process from design through construction. Their understanding of Public Works Authority (Ashghal) requirements saved us significant time and rework on the environmental management documentation.
We needed a Qatar-based team who could handle our annual IFC monitoring report with the rigour our investors expect. GSustain delivered a report that satisfied both the lender and our internal compliance team without any findings.
Environmental management plan and Ashghal compliance for major road infrastructure across Zones 90–95, Phase 7.
Environmental assessment and management planning for Qatar's flagship commercial port expansion.
Independent environmental and social monitoring report for IFC Performance Standards compliance and lender reporting.
Third-party assurance of ESG performance disclosures for a major Dubai-based energy logistics operator.
GSAS Construction Management assessment and environmental documentation for a leading Qatar contractor.
Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) development and MoECC permitting support.
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GSustain (Global Sustainability Solutions and Services QFZ LLC) is a GAB-accredited GHG verification and validation body headquartered in Qatar Free Zones. As one of only two Qatar-based accredited verification bodies, GSustain provides ISO 14064 greenhouse gas verification, environmental impact assessment, ESG consulting, GSAS green building assessment, carbon credit verification under the Global Carbon Council programme, environmental modelling, IFC project finance advisory, and ISEP-accredited professional training across the GCC region.
GHG verification is an independent, accredited assessment of an organisation's greenhouse gas emissions inventory against ISO 14064. In Qatar, QatarEnergy mandates third-party GHG verification for operators in the energy sector. Organisations pursuing carbon neutrality, voluntary carbon market participation, or ESG disclosure also require accredited verification. GSustain is one of only two GAB-accredited verification bodies based in Qatar.
The Global Carbon Council is a MENA-region carbon crediting programme administered by GORD (Gulf Organisation for Research & Development). It provides a framework for validating and verifying carbon offset projects in the region under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. GSustain is an approved verification body under the GCC programme.
An EIA is a regulatory requirement by Qatar's Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) for projects that may significantly affect the environment. It involves baseline studies, impact prediction, and mitigation planning. All major infrastructure, energy, and development projects in Qatar require MoECC-approved EIA before construction permits are issued.
ISO 14064 is the international standard for greenhouse gas accounting and verification. Part 1 covers organisational-level GHG inventories (Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions). Part 2 covers project-level GHG emission reductions and removals (used for carbon credit projects). Part 3 specifies requirements for verification and validation of GHG assertions.
ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) consulting helps organisations measure, manage, and report their sustainability performance. This includes materiality assessments, ESG strategy development, sustainability reporting aligned with frameworks such as ISSB/IFRS S1-S2, GRI, TCFD, and CDP, and preparation for stock exchange disclosure requirements.
GSAS (Global Sustainability Assessment System) is the GCC region's green building rating system, developed by GORD. It assesses buildings and infrastructure across categories including energy, water, materials, indoor environment, and cultural & economic value. GSustain is a GSAS Trusted Service Provider for Design & Build, Construction Management, and Operations assessments.
Scope 1 covers direct GHG emissions from owned or controlled sources (combustion, process emissions, fugitive releases). Scope 2 covers indirect emissions from purchased electricity, heat, or steam. Scope 3 covers all other indirect emissions in the value chain, including business travel, purchased goods, waste, and downstream use of products.
GHG verification costs in Qatar typically range from QAR 50,000 to QAR 250,000 depending on organisational complexity, number of facilities, emission sources, and scope coverage. Carbon project validations under the Global Carbon Council programme are priced based on methodology complexity and project scale.
Verification is the assessment of historical GHG data — confirming that reported emissions are materially correct (backward-looking). Validation is the assessment of future projections — confirming that a proposed carbon project's methodology and baseline are reasonable and projected reductions achievable (forward-looking). GSustain is accredited for both.
QatarEnergy requires contractors and JV partners to maintain environmental management systems (ISO 14001), conduct GHG inventories, implement emission reduction targets, and report sustainability performance. The Sustainability Expectations framework mandates Scope 1 and 2 reporting with progressive Scope 3 requirements, and third-party GHG verification for operators above specified thresholds.
The ISSB (International Sustainability Standards Board) issued IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 which are becoming mandatory globally. The Qatar Financial Centre and Qatar Stock Exchange are aligning with ISSB standards. Listed companies will progressively need ISSB-aligned climate risk reporting including emissions disclosure, scenario analysis, and transition planning.
GAB (Gulf Accreditation Board) is the national accreditation body serving GCC states. Accreditation under ISO 14065 and ISO/IEC 17029 confirms that a verification body has the competence, consistency, and impartiality to conduct GHG verifications. GAB is a signatory to the APAC MRA, meaning accredited verification opinions are internationally recognised.
The IFC Performance Standards are eight environmental and social sustainability requirements applied to projects financed by the International Finance Corporation and Equator Principles Financial Institutions. They cover E&S risk management, labour conditions, resource efficiency, community health, land resettlement, biodiversity, indigenous peoples, and cultural heritage.
GSustain provides air quality dispersion modelling (AERMOD, CALPUFF), noise impact assessment (CadnaA, SoundPLAN), marine water quality and thermal plume modelling for desalination outfalls, and surface/groundwater modelling. These support EIA submissions, environmental compliance, and operational permit applications across the GCC.
Ashghal (Public Works Authority) requires environmental compliance for all public infrastructure projects in Qatar including environmental management plans, construction environmental management plans (CEMPs), dust and noise monitoring, waste management plans, and quarterly environmental reporting. GSustain is an Ashghal-approved environmental consultant.
GSustain offers ISEP-accredited Foundation and Certificate courses in environmental sustainability practice, GHG accounting and verification training, EIA methodology courses, ESG reporting and disclosure workshops, and customised corporate training. Courses are delivered in Qatar with options for in-house corporate delivery across the GCC.
Carbon neutrality means achieving net-zero carbon dioxide emissions by balancing emissions with carbon removal or offsetting. It requires quantifying your carbon footprint (ISO 14064-1), implementing reduction measures, and compensating residual emissions through verified carbon credits. Third-party verification is essential to substantiate carbon neutrality claims and avoid greenwashing allegations.
The EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) requires importers of carbon-intensive goods (aluminium, steel, cement, fertilisers, electricity, hydrogen) to purchase certificates matching the embedded carbon in their products. GCC exporters shipping to Europe must report verified embedded emissions. Full financial liability begins in 2026, creating urgency for GCC manufacturers to measure and verify their carbon intensity.
TCFD (Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures) provides a framework for companies to report climate-related risks and opportunities across four pillars: Governance, Strategy, Risk Management, and Metrics & Targets. While TCFD has been subsumed into ISSB/IFRS S2, its four-pillar structure remains the foundation of climate disclosure globally and is referenced by the Qatar Stock Exchange ESG guidance.
A materiality assessment identifies the ESG topics most significant to an organisation and its stakeholders. Double materiality (required under ISSB and CSRD) considers both financial materiality (how sustainability issues affect the company) and impact materiality (how the company affects people and planet). It forms the foundation of any credible sustainability strategy and reporting programme.