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• Not having a data-driven approach may cause you to tackle the wrong issues .

• Not linking it to your business might divert resources for minimal outcomes .

This is why it ’ s important to access training that can turn even the most environmentally inexperienced business leaders into ESG leaders .

Taking action first requires educating yourself on what sustainability means . This is the goal of Schneider Electric ’ s Sustainability School , a free three-part programme launched this year that teaches businesses worldwide how to accelerate their decarbonisation journeys . In Singapore specifically , Schneider Electric has also set up the SME Kickstarter Decarbonisation Programme , a mentorship scheme in which SMEs can access support to develop their decarbonisation roadmaps and leverage energy-saving digital solutions . Once they enrol in these programmes , SMEs can build the foundational knowledge they need to create tangible , measurable and replicable actions .

Partner for success

An openness to collaboration with similar businesses and / or ESG experts will help you access the right guidance , support and solutions for your ESG journey and navigate the complexities of corporate sustainability . Plus , they ’ re likely to open up new revenue streams , too .

For instance , Michael Smith Switchgear – one of Schneider Electric ’ s 2023 Sustainability Impact Award winners – achieved carbon neutral status in 2021 through digitisation and the adoption of solar , electric vehicles and other energy efficient tools , all the while making it a business relevant action that reduced their cost base .

As a company that manufactures , installs and maintains low-voltage switchgear and control panels , it is helping to create a positive impact on its entire ecosystem of customers , suppliers and vendors . This is an example of how smaller companies can still successfully achieve net zero through partnerships and investments in technology . As Schneider nurtures its partner ecosystem , it has opened registration for next year ’ s awards to suppliers and customers . After all , the greater the ecosystem , the greater the impact .

Start your sustainability journey today

The role that SMEs play in the economy , society and the environment cannot be understated . They need to feel empowered with the knowledge and tools to fully pursue sustainability .

If every business uses the right strategies and technology to minimise its environmental impact , we can collectively decrease emissions by 30 % to 40 %, which is all we need to keep up to the required 1.5C net zero trajectory until 2027 . By focusing on incremental targets , leveraging existing talent and resources and fostering a culture of sustainability , SMEs can achieve what some of their larger counterparts fail to do . It ’ s all about doing good through doing business . �

THIS IS WHY IT ’ S IMPORTANT TO ACCESS TRAINING THAT CAN TURN EVEN THE MOST ENVIRONMENTALLY INEXPERIENCED BUSINESS LEADERS INTO ESG LEADERS .