{"id":15929,"date":"2021-07-28T17:55:08","date_gmt":"2021-07-28T17:55:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.openbusinesscouncil.org\/?p=15929"},"modified":"2021-07-28T18:04:03","modified_gmt":"2021-07-28T18:04:03","slug":"5-incentives-for-smes-to-go-green","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.footballthink.com\/5-incentives-for-smes-to-go-green\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Incentives For SMEs To Go Green"},"content":{"rendered":"

Smaller businesses have limited resources at their disposal to help them become more eco-friendly. They also face a specific set of challenges due to their size and stature.<\/p>\n

However, if you are running your own small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), then you are not powerless to improve. Should you adopt a proactive mindset, your SME can employ various measures to better its situation and that of the planet. It is arguably your moral obligation to keep innovating here as an entrepreneur.<\/p>\n

Still, the changes can be challenging, and certain business leaders may shy away from redefining many of their processes. In the UK, 30% of smaller firms have no intention of becoming more sustainable<\/a>, despite their government\u2019s commitments to slashing emissions. SMEs are often in vulnerable positions at the best of times, and overhauling their already waning operations may not seem viable during a pandemic.<\/p>\n

That said, time is of the essence. The decisions you make here as a leader of an SME are crucial. If you are short on incentives to go green as a small business leader, then keep reading.<\/p>\n

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Having a Collective Mindset<\/h2>\n

Some SMEs may perceive themselves as having a degree of anonymity, as they are not typically widely known by the public. Therefore, they may be under the false assumption that their actions are largely inconsequential on a grander scale.<\/p>\n

However, SMEs are part of a collective. They are dependent on one another in propping up their respective industries, generating interest in consumer trends, and of course, protecting the environment. If smaller businesses start to abandon their efforts to better the planet\u2019s wellbeing, others may assume that their own efforts are too \u2018smaller scale\u2019 to make a lasting difference.<\/p>\n

Eco-friendly measures are a teambuilding exercise. All firms need to rally together to make a substantial impact on creating a sustainable environment. If you are unwilling to implement greener measures so far, try to consider how your actions may be affecting others. Are you a small business that can quietly shirk its responsibilities, or are you a part of something bigger?<\/p>\n

Using the Societal Reset<\/h2>\n

The pandemic was devastating in many respects. Many businesses collapsed into nothing, while others were wounded, reevaluating their positions in their respective marketplaces.<\/p>\n

However, there were some silver linings. For example, the reduced economic activity helped the environment<\/a> considerably. Still, while things have slowly started to revert to how they were pre-pandemic, now could be an opportune moment for your SME to utilize this pivotal moment in history.<\/p>\n

For many entrepreneurs, the emergence of the coronavirus has also been a time for sobering reflections. They have questioned how their business can persevere and how they must adapt to survive. It is a process that is still ongoing. Therefore, it may be a good idea to ask yourself questions like:<\/p>\n