Richard Ellis
Walgreens Boots Alliance
Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility
SMEs in a net-zero world: How business can best support SME suppliers to ensure a just transition
10:00
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11:00
According to the World Bank, almost 90% of all business are small and medium-sized enterprises. As significant sources of employment, economic prosperity, and social cohesion, SMEs play a crucial role in delivering a just transition. In this session we’ll take a look at how business can best support SMEs in emissions reduction and help overcome the key barriers, such as lack of access to finance and resources.
Session objectives:
Session objectives:
- Best practice for supporting SMEs through education, retraining, and upskilling programs
- Leading examples of how business can drive positive social impact through climate goals
- Insights into how to ensure the generation of decent jobs throughout the supply chain and stimulate the upgrading of jobs and skills
Paloma Lopez
Future Fit Foods
CEO and Co-founder