Should SMEs with Low Budgets Worry About the Environment

The environment might not always be at the top of the entrepreneur’s mind. They usually have to deal with pressing and timely issues with perceptible costs, and therefore overlook abstract values.

While the impact of one business might be small, the aggregate amount of impact made by SMEs, which are the real engines of our global economy, is tremendous, and thus have a responsibility to curb their excesses. Simple things like proper waste disposal or finding out where they can send their waste to be recycled will have positive effects on the environment.

Cutting down on water and energy consumption is beneficial for any SMEs and should be part of their strategy. SMEs should use energy-saving bulbs and other machines or appliances that can reduce their detrimental impact on the environment. Computing the value of a solar panel against the regular electrical supply to compare the costs can help companies decide what works best for them. 

In some countries or blocs like the EU, regulations are already in place, requiring companies to manage their emissions and reduce their carbon footprint. As clients are becoming more environmentally-conscious, it is more important than ever for businesses to meet that demand and operate transparently and sustainably.

If you are looking to make a positive environmental change, it does not always have to be a major change. You can start as simple as changing your lightbulbs or reducing water usage. SMEs should learn to smartly adjust their businesses now to be able to adapt to the future later on.

Export Portal advocates sustainability and is on a continuous effort to make sustainable progress. For more information on how Export Portal is facilitating sustainability and transparency, check out the article here.