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ESG opportunities for SMEs

There’s a widely held misconception that sustainable development and climate action is the exclusive domain of governments and large businesses.

As the much anticipated 2023-24 National Budget was released, many had been waiting to see if and how the government would allocate funding to Environment, Governance & Social (ESG) solutions.

However, it is important to note that sustainable development is also the responsibility of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) because without the commitment of individuals and communities, real improvement or progress cannot be realised.

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