Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has introduced new carbon disclosure requirements for non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs). Recent resolutions require companies with capital or net equity exceeding EGP 100 mn to prepare an annual carbon footprint report and disclose their emissions as part of broader environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices.

The regulation also introduces a mandatory carbon offsetting component. Companies must purchase carbon credits equal to around 20% of their reported emissions through the FRA’s voluntary carbon market. The first reporting deadline is set for the end of June 2026, with offsets due within 90 days of submission.

As organizations prepare for the mandate, many are assessing how to measure and disclose their emissions in line with international standards. The Carbon Footprint Center (CFC) at Heliopolis University provides greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting across Scopes 1, 2, and 3, carbon footprint reporting aligned with global frameworks, and advisory support to help organizations strengthen their environmental performance.

The center also facilitates access to FRA-registered carbon credits through the Economy of Love (EoL) standard. These credits allow companies to meet carbon offsetting requirements while supporting organic agriculture initiatives and smallholder farmers in Egypt.

To learn more about Carbon Footprint Center and FRA carbon disclosure compliance procedures for your organization, click here.

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