BY ZELLAR
ESG for SMEs As the effects of climate change become impossible to ignore, businesses must become sustainable. Zellar, the sustainability experts, explain how to do this Small and medium enterprises make up 99.9% of all businesses in the UK, meaning they hold the power to reduce emissions and make a difference. Plus, large corporations such as Unilever, Apple and Microsoft are reducing carbon emissions along their supply chain, which directly impacts many smaller businesses who need to become part of the sustainable procurement cycle. The pressure is on, but becoming sustainable is good for your business – with customers happy to pay a
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premium price for a product or service that has been produced ethically. So, becoming more sustainable is great for our planet AND great for your business, but where do you start? We know small businesses don’t always have the resources to develop a detailed climate plan – that’s why we’re here to break down the jargon and kick off your journey to becoming sustainable.
