Your Jordanian customer or buyer is asking for ESG information. Here is what the regulatory environment requires — and what international buyers need from you.
Jordan is a significant exporter of phosphates, potash, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and services, with strong trade ties to the EU, US, and Gulf states. The Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) has introduced mandatory ESG disclosure requirements for listed companies, aligned with GRI Standards. Jordan's proximity to EU markets and its EU-Jordan Association Agreement create direct exposure to EU CSRD and CSDDD supply chain requirements. Jordan's National Green Growth Plan and its commitments under the Paris Agreement are driving domestic ESG policy development. Jordan is also a significant recipient of development finance, making IFC Performance Standards compliance relevant for project-based businesses.
Key regulations in Jordan — ESG Supplier Guide
Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) — Mandatory ESG Disclosure
The Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) requires listed companies to publish annual sustainability reports aligned with GRI Standards. The Jordan Securities Commission (JSC) oversees ESG disclosure requirements. Key disclosure areas include: environmental performance (energy, water, emissions, waste), social performance (labour practices, community engagement, human rights), and governance (board composition, anti-corruption, risk management). Jordan's listed companies are increasingly benchmarked against regional peers in the Gulf and international ESG rating agencies.
EU-Jordan Association Agreement — Sustainability and Trade
The EU-Jordan Association Agreement provides Jordanian exporters with preferential access to EU markets. The agreement includes provisions on sustainable development, labour rights, and environmental standards. Jordanian exporters to the EU must comply with EU product regulations and, increasingly, supply chain sustainability requirements from EU buyers subject to CSRD and CSDDD. Jordan's pharmaceutical, textile, and agricultural exporters are the primary sectors affected.
EU CSDDD — Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
EU companies sourcing from Jordan — particularly in phosphates, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and services — will be required under CSDDD to conduct human rights and environmental due diligence. Jordanian suppliers will receive questionnaires on labour practices, environmental management, and anti-corruption compliance. Jordan's relatively strong governance environment positions Jordanian suppliers favourably for CSDDD compliance.
Jordan National Green Growth Plan and NDC
Jordan's National Green Growth Plan commits Jordan to a low-carbon, resource-efficient development pathway. Jordan has submitted an NDC to the UNFCCC committing to a 31% GHG emissions reduction by 2030 (conditional on international support). Jordan's renewable energy sector is growing rapidly, with solar and wind projects attracting international investment. Companies operating in Jordan are expected to align with national green growth objectives.
Jordan PDPL & NCSC Cyber Obligations
Jordan's Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 24 of 2023) requires data controllers to notify the National Centre for Security and Crisis Management (NCSCM) of personal data breaches within 72 hours. Jordan's National Cybersecurity Centre (NCSC) coordinates national cyber incident response. The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) oversees telecommunications cybersecurity. Jordan is implementing a National Cybersecurity Strategy aligned with international standards. Suppliers processing Jordanian customer data must align incident response to the PDPL 72-hour notification window.
What this means for you as a supplier
Jordanian suppliers to EU buyers face ESG requirements from CSDDD supply chain due diligence (from July 2029) and buyer-specific sustainability questionnaires. Listed companies must comply with ASE mandatory ESG disclosure requirements. Phosphate and potash exporters face environmental management scrutiny from international buyers. Pharmaceutical exporters face quality and environmental management requirements. Textile manufacturers face labour rights scrutiny. Jordan's relatively strong governance environment and EU Association Agreement status position Jordanian suppliers favourably compared to some regional peers.
Key dates
Ongoing
ASE mandatory ESG disclosure — listed companies must publish annual GRI-aligned sustainability reports
2030
Jordan NDC target — 31% GHG emissions reduction; 50% renewable electricity
July 2029
CSDDD Phase 1 — largest EU companies must conduct supply chain due diligence including Jordanian suppliers
Phosphates and potash: critical minerals for food security
Jordan is the world's second-largest producer of phosphate rock and a major producer of potash — both essential for global food production as fertiliser inputs. Jordan Phosphate Mines Company (JPMC) and Arab Potash Company (APC) are the primary exporters. International buyers of phosphates and potash — including major fertiliser manufacturers — are subject to EU CSRD reporting and CSDDD due diligence requirements. Key ESG issues for Jordan's phosphate and potash sector include: environmental management of mining operations, water use in a water-scarce country, community relations, and radioactive material management (phosphate rock contains naturally occurring radioactive materials). Jordanian mining companies should prepare ESG documentation covering environmental management systems, water stewardship, and community engagement.
Green hydrogen and renewable energy: Jordan's ESG opportunity
Jordan has significant solar and wind resources and is positioning itself as a green hydrogen exporter to Europe. The EU-Jordan Green Partnership supports Jordan's renewable energy transition and green hydrogen development. European energy companies and development finance institutions are investing in Jordanian renewable energy projects. Companies involved in Jordan's renewable energy and green hydrogen sector will need to demonstrate ESG compliance aligned with EU Taxonomy criteria and IFC Performance Standards. Jordan's water scarcity — the country is one of the world's most water-stressed — means that green hydrogen projects using electrolysis must address water sourcing carefully to meet international ESG standards.
Last reviewed: April 2026. This guide is for general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Regulations change — verify current requirements with a qualified adviser.
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