On Friday 22nd the Gozo Business Chamber in collaboration Weave Consulting and Bank of Valletta organized a webinar on ‘ESG for SMEs’.
ESG principles, which stand for Environmental, Social, and Governance, can benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in various ways. Implementing ESG practices can enhance sustainability, improve risk management, and contribute to long-term success. ESG principles can help SMEs through: (a) Improved reputation and brand value; (b) access to capital; (c) risk mitigation; (d) operational efficiency; (e) regulatory compliance; (f) market access and differentiation: (g) stakeholder engagement; (h) long-term resilience; (i) innovation opportunities; and (j) talent attraction and retention. In summary, integrating ESG principles into business practices can bring numerous benefits to SMEs, ranging from financial advantages to enhanced stakeholder relationships and long-term resilience.
The two speakers for this webinar were Dr Roberta Lepre, founder and managing director at Weave Consulting and Mr Clint Azzopardi Flores, Head ESG, Bank of Valletta.
The scope of this webinar was to examine the impact of adhering to ESG criteria for SMEs.
To watch the webinar, please click here.
