UAE-based · MENA Regional Reach

Carbon accounting for a lower-carbon Gulf economy

Carbon Pulse helps SMEs and growing businesses across the UAE and MENA measure, verify, and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions — building the path to climate neutrality, one precise inventory at a time.

⚖️ New UAE Law in Force: Federal Decree-Law No. 11/2024 — mandatory GHG reporting from May 2025

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UAE · KSA · Qatar · Bahrain · MENA

$64B

Global carbon accounting market by 2030 · 24% CAGR

What We Do

End-to-end sustainability for Gulf businesses

From your first GHG inventory to a verified net-zero roadmap, Carbon Pulse provides a complete suite of services designed for the scale, pace, and regulatory reality of SMEs across the GCC and broader MENA region.

Carbon Footprint Measurement & Verification

Precise calculation of Scope 1 (direct), Scope 2 (energy), and Scope 3 (value chain) emissions using real-time emission factors, aligned with GHG Protocol and ISO 14064. We prepare your UAE MRV reports as required by Federal Decree-Law No. 11/2024.

Core · Compliance

Net-Zero Strategy & Decarbonisation Roadmaps

1–5 year decarbonisation pathways with KPIs and milestones, aligned with UAE Net Zero 2050, Saudi Vision 2030, and the Science Based Targets initiative. We identify energy inefficiencies and design sector-specific reduction plans.

Strategic

ESG Reporting & Sustainability Disclosure

Sustainability reports aligned with GRI Standards, CDP, TCFD, and ISSB frameworks. We conduct materiality assessments, collect departmental data, and produce audit-ready disclosures for ESG investors and regulators.

Compliance

Green Certification & Finance Access

Guidance for ISO 14001, ISO 14064, and carbon neutrality certification. We also advise on sustainable bonds, climate funds, and Abu Dhabi Sustainable Banking alignment — unlocking ESG capital for growth.

SME Focus

Emissions Monitoring Software Advisory

We help you select and implement digital platforms — Persefoni, Watershed, Sustain.life, Estidama.ai — to automate emissions tracking, Scope 3 accounting, and periodic reporting to the UAE electronic MRV system.

Technology

Capacity Building & In-House Training

Executive workshops and team training on carbon footprint methodology, GHG Protocol, SBTi, and TCFD — building internal expertise so your team can own the sustainability process long-term.

Training

The Market Context

Why this moment is decisive for Gulf businesses

New UAE Federal Law

Decree-Law No. 11/2024 — effective May 2025 — requires all UAE companies, including free zones, to measure and report GHG emissions, with fines reaching AED 2 million for non-compliance.

UAE Net Zero 2050

As COP28 host and Paris Agreement signatory, the UAE has set annual sectoral reduction targets through 2050. Businesses that align now gain regulatory headroom and competitive advantage.

Green Finance Unlocked

Sovereign wealth funds (Mubadala, ADIA), banks, and ESG investors are prioritising low-emission portfolios. Carbon accounting is the entry ticket to sustainable bonds and green trade corridors.

The Local Expertise Gap

Few consultancies in the UAE combine rigorous GHG methodology with genuine regional knowledge — regulatory, cultural, and operational. This is the gap Carbon Pulse was built to fill.

Our Process

A structured path to measurable impact

Assess

Baseline audit of your operations, energy, supply chain, fleet, and travel — identifying all GHG sources across Scopes 1, 2, and 3.

Benchmark

Compare your footprint against sector averages and regional peers. Identify hotspots and prioritise the highest-impact opportunities.

Set Targets

Define science-based KPIs aligned with UAE national goals, SBTi commitments, and investor expectations for short and long term.

Plan

Customised decarbonisation roadmap with sector-specific interventions, technology recommendations, and investment priorities.

Monitor

Implement tracking systems and conduct annual verified audits to ensure compliance, progress measurement, and data traceability.

Report

GRI-aligned sustainability reports and UAE MRV submissions — communicating results to investors, clients, and regulators.

"Carbon accounting is not a cost — it is the language of competitive advantage in the new Gulf economy."

— Carbon Pulse · UAE & MENA

About Carbon Pulse

Founded in the UAE. Built for the region.

Carbon Pulse was created to meet the current and future demands of Emirati and regional businesses seeking environmental sustainability — helping them navigate an efficient use of resources in the transition to a sustainable economy by 2050.

Our team combines academic preparation in climate change with intensive training in carbon markets, sustainability strategy, and the regulatory frameworks shaping the GCC. We work across the UAE, KSA, Qatar, Bahrain, and North Africa.

Our mission: actively participate in national and international efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, with a focus on inclusion — making world-class sustainability services genuinely accessible to SMEs of every size.

Science-Based Methodology

GHG Protocol, ISO 14064, SBTi, TCFD, GRI, CDP — credible, verifiable, never greenwashing.

SME-First Design

Proportionate and practical — designed for growing Gulf businesses, not multinationals scaled down.

Technology-Augmented

AI analytics, blockchain traceability, and leading SaaS platforms for precision in your emissions data.

Dr. Hala Shahin Isber · Founder & CEO

Leadership

Dr. Hala Shahin Isber

Founder & Chief Executive Officer · Carbon Pulse

Hala is a dedicated sustainability scientist and environmental researcher whose career has been defined by a single conviction: that rigorous carbon measurement is the most powerful tool businesses have to confront the climate crisis. Educated across four countries and active on three continents, she brings a rare combination of academic depth and field-level pragmatism to every client engagement.

Her formal academic training includes a PhD in Climate Change and Sustainable Development Policies (University of Lisbon & University of East Anglia, graduated with distinction), a double Master's in Natural Resources Management, Forest and Environmental Science (University of Lisbon & University of Tuscia, with honours), and a BSc in Agricultural Engineering. This foundation is complemented by specialised training in ESG strategy and reporting, energy efficiency in buildings, water consumption reduction, embodied and operational carbon accounting, decarbonisation strategies, and Carbon Capture and Storage — including accredited programmes from the Universities of New Hampshire and Edinburgh.

Before founding Carbon Pulse, Hala led work on Net Zero strategy, energy efficiency in heritage buildings, and decarbonisation frameworks within one of the three most reputed institutions in the United Kingdom's public service — where she developed comprehensive environmental impact assessment frameworks and contributed peer-reviewed research and technical publications with measurable institutional impact. Prior to that, she spent five years as a Climate Change and Food Security Researcher at the University of Lisbon's Centre for Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Changes in Portugal.

Hala also brings four years of international development experience, having worked across Central America as a sustainability and environmental consultant with leading international organisations — advising on inter-sectoral strategies, ecosystem-based approaches, and social and environmental inclusion programmes across the SICA region.

Now based in Abu Dhabi, Hala founded Carbon Pulse to channel her decade of scientific and applied expertise into practical sustainability solutions for Gulf businesses — helping SMEs navigate the UAE's new regulatory landscape and build genuine pathways to climate neutrality.

PhD Climate Change & Sustainable Dev. MSc Natural Resources Management GHG Protocol · ISO 14064 Scope 1 · 2 · 3 Analysis Carbon Capture & Storage ESG Strategy & Reporting Energy Efficiency in Buildings

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Insights & Resources

Thinking on climate & business in MENA

Analysis, regulatory updates, and practical guides for sustainability leaders across the Gulf.

All Articles

UAE Regulation

What Federal Decree-Law No. 11/2024 means for your business — and what to do before May 2025

The UAE is the first country in the Middle East to mandate corporate GHG reporting. We break down which companies are affected, what must be reported, what the MRV process looks like, and how to avoid fines of up to AED 2 million.

March 2025 · 10 min read

Carbon Markets

The UAE Voluntary Carbon Market and what it means for Gulf SMEs

Dubai Financial Market's voluntary carbon credit platform opens new financing pathways. Here is how to position your company ahead of competitors.

February 2025 · 6 min read

Methodology

Scope 3 Emissions: why supply chain carbon is the hardest — and most important — number to get right

Supply chain emissions often represent 70%+ of a company's total footprint. A practical guide to tackling Scope 3 without overwhelming your operations team.

January 2025 · 7 min read