Tag: SMEs
Singapore Unveils Free ESG Data Platform For SMEs
Singapore launches Gprnt, a free digital platform enabling SMEs to automate ESG emissions reporting using govt data.
EU Exempts 90% Importers From CBAM Rules
EU lawmakers approve CBAM changes exempting 90% of importers while covering 99% of key sector emissions.
EIF And BNP Paribas Unlock €200M Green Leasing Fund
EIF and BNP Paribas sign €200M InvestEU guarantee to boost green leasing for SMEs in four major EU countries.
EU Parliament Backs CBAM Reforms To Ease SME Burden
EU Parliament approves CBAM reforms, exempting 90% of small importers while keeping 99% emissions regulated.
L’Oréal Launches €100M Sustainable Innovation Drive
L’Oréal launches €100M Sustainable Innovation Accelerator to support green technologies and sustainability goals.
Welsh Bank Launches CO2 Automation Scheme for UK SMEs
The Development Bank of Wales has launched Perseus, a UK-first pilot scheme to automate carbon and energy data reporting for SMEs,...
EU Unveils 2025 Plan For Sustainable Product Rules
EU sets 2025–2030 plan to enforce sustainable design, repairability, and transparency for key product sectors.
EU Eases Deforestation Rules To Cut Company Burden
EU eases deforestation law to cut business burden while keeping environmental goals intact and boosting compliance.
BBVA And EIB Unlock €185M For Green Housing In Spain
BBVA and EIB unlock €185M to fund energy-efficient housing in Spain, boosting sustainability and climate resilience.
EU Delays Sustainability Directives to Boost Competitiveness
EU delays CSRD and CSDDD directives to reduce regulatory burden and boost business competitiveness.
Standard Chartered Issues First Social Bond For Growth
Standard Chartered raises €1 billion through its first Social bond to support sustainable development in emerging markets.
IFC $100M Loan to QNB Leasing Boosts Sustainability
IFC’s $100M loan to QNB Leasing boosts sustainable energy, blue finance, and SME growth in Türkiye.
DBS and SMF Partner to Drive Green Manufacturing Shift
DBS and SMF partner to help Singapore’s manufacturers reduce emissions and stay competitive in the green economy.
EU Proposes Major Simplifications In Sustainability Rules
EU proposes major sustainability reporting cuts, exempting 80% of companies from new regulations.
AI Revolutionizes Trade: Efficiency, Sustainability, Inclusivity
AI transforms global trade, boosting efficiency, sustainability, and inclusivity while addressing challenges like data security an...
Junction Growth Raises €115M To Scale Energy Transition
Junction Growth raises €115M to fund climate tech SMEs, driving energy transition with grid, solar, and storage solutions.
EU Platform Proposes Updates to Simplify Taxonomy Reporting
EU Platform proposes key updates to simplify EU taxonomy reporting, focusing on DNSH, KPI calculations, and SMEs.
EU Platform Proposes Updates to Simplify Taxonomy Reporting
EU Platform proposes key updates to simplify EU taxonomy reporting, focusing on DNSH, KPI calculations, and SMEs.
France Calls For Delay And Changes To EU Sustainability Laws
France urges the EU to delay and amend sustainability laws, citing burdens on businesses, especially SMEs.
EU Omnibus Proposal Sparks Pushback From Global Firms
EU’s Omnibus proposal faces backlash from global companies, citing risks to sustainability reporting progress.
