OPINION: We’ll only beat climate change if we help small businesses cut emissions ‒ and fast
Climate change is no longer a distant threat. It is a living reality affecting societies, businesses of all sizes and ‒ foremost ‒ people. Big businesses are serious about tackling climate change. Net zero, sustainability and ESG (environmental, social and governance issues) have become mainstream business strategy for multinationals, many of which are now figuring out how to deliver on their climate commitments.However, leaders of small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), who care just as deeply about the climate, often cannot prioritise climate action due to more pressing issues, like