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Green capital for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is governed by a combination of factors—trends in sustainable finance, stringent regulatory frameworks and policy interventions
02 April 2025
Raising Green Capital
Green capital for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is governed by a combination of factors—trends in sustainable finance, stringent regulatory frameworks and policy interventions
Small businesses bear a disproportionate amount of the burden of climate change, yet are often overlooked in discussions on mitigating and adapting to risk
If SMEs are to adopt more sustainable practices, institutional support—financial and expertise to navigate the climate finance market—will be essential
Governments, investors and customers increasingly prefer businesses that align with sustainable goals. But SMEs need more than just policy support to reduce their environmental impact
India’s commitment to net-zero emissions by 2070 has led to a surge in green initiatives. But MSMEs lag far behind larger enterprises when it comes to sustainable practices
Green capital for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is governed by a combination of factors—trends in sustainable finance, stringent regulatory frameworks and policy interventions
Small businesses bear a disproportionate amount of the burden of climate change, yet are often overlooked in discussions on mitigating and adapting to risk
If SMEs are to adopt more sustainable practices, institutional support—financial and expertise to navigate the climate finance market—will be essential
Governments, investors and customers increasingly prefer businesses that align with sustainable goals. But SMEs need more than just policy support to reduce their environmental impact
India’s commitment to net-zero emissions by 2070 has led to a surge in green initiatives. But MSMEs lag far behind larger enterprises when it comes to sustainable practices