New data reveals two-thirds of surveyed small businesses concerned over navigating climate action
● New survey reveals half of small businesses calculate emissions, and 60% have plans to reduce carbon impact. However, two-thirds of small business owners worried they don’t have the right skills and knowledge to tackle the climate crisis. ● Top reasons small businesses cite for delaying climate action include a lack of skills and knowledge (63%), funding (48%) and time (40%). ● Approximately 70% of SMEs need access to external funds to reduce their emissions faster or at all. However, only one-third of SMEs have been offered a financial incentive to reduce