Diginex Limited signs Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Declaration and deepens engagement with ADGM’s Sustainable Finance Community as UAE Climate Law reshapes disclosure expectations for the region

Rhea-AI Summary

Diginex (NASDAQ: DGNX) signed the Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Declaration and deepened engagement with ADGM’s sustainable finance ecosystem via its Abu Dhabi legal entity.

The move aligns Diginex with 170+ signatories, supports organizations preparing for UAE Federal Climate Law reporting (effective May 30, 2025; reporting due May 30, 2026), and leverages ADGM’s expanding market (42% YoY active-company growth).

Positive

• Signed Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Declaration, joining a network of 170+ signatories
• Supports client readiness for UAE Federal Climate Law reporting deadline of May 30, 2026
• Positions Diginex to provide emissions measurement, reporting and transition planning solutions
• Benefits from ADGM market expansion reporting 42% year-on-year increase in active companies

Negative

• None.

Key Figures

ADGM signatories: 170+ organizations Climate law effective date: May 30, 2025 Reporting deadline: May 30, 2026 +3 more

6 metrics

ADGM signatories 170+ organizations Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Declaration network size

Climate law effective date May 30, 2025 UAE Federal Climate Law effective date

Reporting deadline May 30, 2026 UAE climate law reporting obligations due date

Net Zero target year 2050 UAE Net Zero 2050 objectives referenced in article

ADGM founding signatories 25 organizations Initial Abu Dhabi Declaration founding signatories in 2019

ADGM company growth 42% YoY increase Year-on-year increase in active companies in ADGM ecosystem

Market Reality Check

Price: $0.6529 Vol: Volume 4,412,136 is sligh...

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Volume Volume 4,412,136 is slightly below the 20-day average of 4,673,376, suggesting no outsized trading spike ahead of this ESG announcement. normal

Technical Shares at 0.6529 are trading below the 200-day MA of 8.78 and sit 98.36% under the 52-week high, despite being 25.53% above the 52-week low.

Peers on Argus

DGNX fell 20.58% while a momentum peer like ROMA was down only 2.32%. Sector pee...

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DGNX fell 20.58% while a momentum peer like ROMA was down only 2.32%. Sector peers (ICFI, CRAI, HURN, SBC, FCN) also showed declines of roughly 0.48–4.23%, but the much steeper move in DGNX and only one peer in the momentum scan support a stock-specific reaction.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Feb 20 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Feb 20	Reseller alliance	Positive	+1.2%	Four-year Resulticks reseller agreement targeting $40M cumulative revenue.
Feb 19	Strategic partnership	Positive	+14.7%	Transformative reseller deal with Resulticks, restructuring $8M receivable and targeting $40M.
Jan 28	Leadership change	Positive	-17.8%	Appointment of Plan A founder Lubomila Jordanova as CEO to drive carbon strategy.
Jan 28	CEO appointment	Positive	-17.8%	CEO transition highlighting 293% revenue growth and integrated Sustainability RegTech plan.
Jan 23	JV framework	Positive	-8.2%	Brazil ESG and decarbonization JV framework targeting large sustainability software markets.

Pattern Detected

Recent positive strategic news and partnerships have often been met with negative or muted price reactions, indicating a pattern of market skepticism toward Diginex’s growth announcements.

Recent Company History

Over the last month, Diginex announced multiple strategic moves, including a joint venture framework in Brazil on Jan 23, 2026 and CEO transition news on Jan 28, 2026. These were followed in February by a reseller alliance with Resulticks targeting $40 million in cumulative revenue and restructuring an $8 million receivable. Despite the growth-focused, ESG-aligned narrative, several of these updates triggered negative price reactions, so today’s sustainability-focused Abu Dhabi engagement continues a theme of positive news against a challenged share price backdrop.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement underscores Diginex’s push to embed its ESG and climate data tools within ADGM’s e...

Analysis

This announcement underscores Diginex’s push to embed its ESG and climate data tools within ADGM’s expanding sustainable finance ecosystem, which reported a 42% year-on-year increase in active companies. By focusing on UAE Federal Climate Law timelines—effective May 30, 2025 with reporting due May 30, 2026—the company is positioning around upcoming disclosure demand. Investors may watch how this engagement converts into mandates, recurring revenue, and clearer progress toward profitability.

Key Terms

regtech, esg, sustainable finance, decarbonization, +2 more

6 terms

regtech financial

"a leading provider of Sustainability RegTech solutions empowering businesses and governments"

Regtech is software and digital tools that help companies follow laws and reporting rules automatically, by monitoring transactions, flagging risks, and generating required reports. For investors, regtech matters because it reduces the chance of costly fines or business disruptions, lowers compliance costs, and can speed operations—think of it as a smart navigation and alert system that keeps a company on the legal road so capital and management focus on growth rather than paperwork.

esg financial

"advanced ESG, climate, and supply chain data management tools"

ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance, which are key factors investors consider when evaluating how sustainable and responsible a company is. It involves assessing how a company manages its impact on the environment, treats its employees and communities, and operates transparently and ethically. Investors use ESG criteria to identify businesses that align with their values and have the potential for long-term success.

sustainable finance financial

"advancing sustainable finance capabilities in the UAE and supporting the objectives"

Sustainable finance is the practice of directing money toward companies, projects, and funds that consider environmental, social and governance factors—like pollution, worker treatment and transparent management—alongside traditional financial metrics. It matters to investors because these choices can affect long-term risk and returns: like choosing a well-built car that costs less over time, investments mindful of sustainability can be more resilient to regulation, reputation hits and changing market demand.

decarbonization medical

"emissions measurement, reporting and decarbonization planning"

Decarbonization is the process of cutting a company’s greenhouse gas emissions across its operations, supply chain and products by switching to cleaner energy, improving efficiency and changing materials or processes. For investors it matters because lower emissions can reduce regulatory and energy costs, limit legal and reputational risks, and signal long-term competitiveness—like a business replacing a gas-guzzling fleet with fuel-efficient or electric vehicles to save money and stay compliant.

emissions measurement technical

"demand for emissions measurement, reporting and transition planning solutions"

Emissions measurement is the process of quantifying the pollutants a company or facility releases into air, water, or soil—most commonly greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide—using sensors, calculations, or third-party audits. Investors care because these readings indicate regulatory, legal and cleanup risks, potential costs or taxes, and reputational exposure; think of it like a vehicle’s dashboard showing fuel use and wear—higher readings can mean higher future expenses and lower long‑term value.

esg disclosure standards regulatory

"sustainable finance regulatory frameworks and ESG disclosure standards designed to support transparency"

ESG disclosure standards are the rules and guidance companies use to report their environmental, social and governance practices and impacts in a consistent way—like a common checklist or recipe that makes different firms’ claims easier to read and compare. Investors use these reports to judge long-term risks and opportunities (for example climate exposure, labor practices or board oversight), so clear standards help turn vague promises into measurable information for investment decisions.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

• Diginex deepens engagement with ADGM’s sustainable finance ecosystem, aligning with a network of 170+ financial institutions and corporate signatories.

• Diginex is focused on supporting organizations preparing for compliance with the UAE Federal Climate Law (effective May 30, 2025 with reporting obligations due May 30, 2026), addressing growing demand for emissions measurement, reporting and transition planning solutions.
  

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Diginex Limited (NASDAQ: DGNX) (“Diginex” or the “Company”), a leading provider of Sustainability RegTech solutions empowering businesses and governments with advanced ESG, climate, and supply chain data management tools, today announced it has signed the Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Declaration (the “Abu Dhabi Declaration”) and is deepening its engagement with the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) sustainable finance ecosystem through Diginex’s existing Abu Dhabi legal entity.

The Abu Dhabi Declaration brings together organizations committed to advancing sustainable finance capabilities in the UAE and supporting the objectives of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement. Signing the Abu Dhabi Declaration evidences a collaboration and engagement framework to accelerate sustainable finance adoption across the UAE market.

The UAE is seeking economy-wide climate accountability advances through its Federal Decree-Law No. (11) of 2024 on the Reduction of Climate Change Effects (“Law No. (11) of 2024”). Law No. (11) of 2024 introduces the UAE’s expectations in connection with emissions measurement, reporting and decarbonization planning. As the implementation timelines for Law No. (11) of 2024 approach, companies and financial institutions are increasingly seeking practical, auditable solutions to support emissions reporting readiness and transition planning.

By helping organizations establish robust carbon baselines and structured transition pathways, Diginex supports the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 objectives while strengthening climate-related transparency and governance.

Lubomila Jordanova, Chief Executive Officer of Diginex, commented, "As the UAE’s climate agenda evolves, we are bridging the gap between intent and measurable impact. By fortifying data quality and ensuring reporting readiness, we empower organizations to navigate an increasingly complex landscape of regulatory and stakeholder expectations with absolute confidence."

Emil Stigsgaard Fuglsang, Co-Founder at Matter, Diginex's financial markets and risk intelligence business, stated: “Being part of ADGM allows us to work closely with the regional financial ecosystem to support more informed, forward-looking and sustainable capital allocation”

The Abu Dhabi Declaration builds on the UAE’s broader sustainable finance agenda. The Abu Dhabi Declaration is a voluntary initiative launched by ADGM in 2019 to deepen green and sustainable investment and support global climate goals. Since its inception with 25 founding signatories, the Abu Dhabi Declaration has grown to more than 170 organizations today, spanning major banks, asset managers and institutional investors.

In addition to the Abu Dhabi Declaration, ADGM has promulgated written sustainable finance regulatory frameworks and ESG disclosure standards designed to support transparency and sustainable capital markets within its jurisdiction. As ADGM’s ecosystem continues to expand, reporting a 42% year-on-year increase in active companies alongside rising assets under management. Diginex becoming a signatory to the Abu Dhabi Declaration provides a timely platform to share practical insights and to meaningfully contribute to the adoption of stronger, ESG-ready practices across a rapidly evolving market.

About Diginex

Diginex Limited (Nasdaq: DGNX; ISIN KYG286871044), headquartered in London, is a sustainable RegTech business that empowers businesses and governments to streamline ESG, climate, and supply chain data collection and reporting. The Company utilizes blockchain, AI, machine learning and data analysis technology to lead change and increase transparency in corporate regulatory reporting and sustainable finance. Diginex’s products and services solutions enable companies to collect, evaluate and share sustainability data through easy-to-use software.

The award-winning diginex ESG platform supports 19 global frameworks, including GRI (the “Global Reporting Initiative”), SASB (the “Sustainability Accounting Standards Board”), and TCFD (the “Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures”). Clients benefit from end-to-end support, ranging from materiality assessments and data management to stakeholder engagement, report generation, and an ESG Ratings Support Service.

Plan A, a Diginex subsidiary, is a leading corporate carbon accounting and decarbonization software provider, helping organizations measure, manage and reduce their environmental impact across Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions to turn emissions intelligence into financial performance. As part of the Diginex group, Plan A plays a central role in creating long-term value for companies through decarbonization globally.

Matter, a Diginex subsidiary, delivers actionable ESG insights to support organizations in achieving their sustainability objectives. Through advanced analytics and reporting, Matter enables businesses to make informed decisions that drive positive environmental and social outcomes.

For more information, please visit the Company’s website: https://www.diginex.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company’s current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as “approximates,” “believes,” “hopes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “may” or other similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results disclosed in the Company's filings with the SEC.

Diginex

Investor Relations
Email: ir@diginex.com

IR Contact - Europe

Anna Höffken
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Email: diginex@kirchhoff.de

IR Contact - US

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Email: jian.lin@llyc.global

FAQ

What does Diginex signing the Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Declaration mean for DGNX shareholders?

It signals expanded access to ADGM's sustainable finance network and market opportunities. According to the company, signing connects Diginex to 170+ signatories and positions its ESG RegTech offerings to support clients preparing for UAE climate disclosure requirements by May 30, 2026.

How does Diginex (DGNX) support compliance with the UAE Federal Climate Law deadlines?

Diginex provides emissions measurement, reporting and transition-planning tools to help companies meet timelines. According to the company, its solutions aim to establish carbon baselines and auditable reporting readiness ahead of the May 30, 2026 reporting obligations under Law No. (11) of 2024.

Will Diginex's ADGM engagement expand its commercial opportunities in the UAE?

Yes — it creates a platform for regional collaboration and business development. According to the company, engaging via its Abu Dhabi legal entity links Diginex to ADGM initiatives and a growing market of institutional participants and active companies.

What timeline matters should investors note about the UAE climate regulations cited by Diginex (DGNX)?

Key dates are already in effect and approaching: Law No. (11) of 2024 is effective and reporting obligations are due May 30, 2026. According to the company, organizations need practical, auditable solutions to meet those emissions reporting requirements.

How significant is ADGM market growth referenced in Diginex's announcement for DGNX's strategy?

ADGM reported a 42% year-on-year increase in active companies, indicating market expansion. According to the company, that growth provides a timely platform for Diginex to share ESG-ready practices and offer sustainability RegTech to more regional participants.