Sustainability for SMEs: Practical Steps to Future-Proof Your Business

Sustainability is becoming increasingly important for SMEs and knowing where to start can feel overwhelming. This practical 60-minute session will cut through the complexity and help business owners understand what sustainability means in practice and the steps they can begin taking within their own business.

Participants will be introduced to key areas of sustainability and ESG, including governance, employee wellbeing, responsible supply chains, environmental management, ethical marketing and preparing for sustainability certifications.

Objective

To give entrepreneurs and SMEs a clear, practical introduction to sustainability and greater confidence in identifying actions that can support responsible and sustainable business growth.

Session Content

• Understanding sustainability and ESG
• Governance and responsible business practices
• Employee wellbeing and inclusion
• Responsible supply chains and environmental management
• Greenwashing and ethical marketing
• Sustainability frameworks and certifications

Outcomes

By the end of the session, participants will have a clearer understanding of sustainability, the main areas relevant to SMEs and practical actions they can consider within their own business