SMEs as Sustainability Catalysts: Collaborations, Certifications & Ecosystem Impact
In an era defined by climate urgency and stakeholder accountability, sustainability has become a non-negotiable pillar of modern business. While much of the spotlight shines on large corporations with expansive ESG budgets and global footprints, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are quietly emerging as powerful agents of sustainable transformation. Their agility, innovation, and proximity to communities uniquely position them to lead grassroots-level environmental action. Also Read on- Experience The Latest Sustainability Innovations First-Hand At Salesforce Dreamforce 2024 The Underrated Influence of SMEs SMEs make up over 90% of businesses worldwide and contribute significantly to global employment and GDP. This scale offers an immense opportunity: if each SME embeds sustainability into its core operations, the cumulative impact can rival — and often exceed — that of large enterprises. Yet many SMEs struggle with limited resources, knowledge gaps, and a lack of structur...