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MENA InsightsSeptember 3, 2026

Sustainability & ESG Perceptions Among MENA Consumers

MENA consumers care about sustainability — but they define it differently than global averages suggest.

Sustainability & ESG Perceptions Among MENA Consumers

Introduction

Global ESG frameworks don't translate cleanly to MENA. Local research is essential to understand what resonates and what backfires.

The Trend

Regional consumers respond more strongly to community impact, health and food quality than to abstract emissions claims. Communication has to be evidence-based, not aspirational.

How Freeminds MENA Supports This

Freeminds MENA runs qualitative and quantitative programs across 8+ markets, with in-country fieldwork teams, multilingual moderation, panel and programmatic sampling, and consultative delivery from design through action. We benchmark ESG perceptions across GCC and Levant markets and pressure-test claims and packaging before they reach shelf.

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