As global supply chains decarbonize and climate policies tighten, SMEs face new risks, but also new opportunities. This article explores why decarbonization is now a strategic necessity for small and medium-sized enterprises, highlighting how it can boost resilience, unlock green finance, and strengthen customer loyalty in an increasingly climate-conscious marketplace.
Southeast Asia is entering a new era of climate responsibility, and businesses (large and small) are feeling the pressure to act. This blog explores the growing regulatory, investor, and market forces driving companies to decarbonize. From the rise of science-based targets to shifts in consumer expectations, discover why acting now isn’t just good for the planet; it’s becoming essential for business survival. Learn from examples across the region and see how even SMEs can start building a credible climate strategy.
Decarbonization isn’t just a technical challenge; it’s a cultural one. This blog explores how Southeast Asian companies are building internal buy-in for climate action by linking sustainability to KPIs, executive bonuses, employee incentives, and training. Drawing on CDx Launch Event insights, it highlights how human-centered communication, leadership alignment, and cross-functional collaboration can turn sustainability from a side project into a shared mission.
Energy efficiency is the fastest, most cost-effective way to cut emissions, but it remains underused, especially by SMEs in Southeast Asia. This blog explores how businesses can design high-impact EE programs, overcome common barriers like financing and split incentives, and leverage ESCOs, carbon credits, and digital tools. It also highlights how reframing EE in business terms can unlock buy-in and boost results.
SMEs play a critical role in Southeast Asia’s decarbonization journey, but are they equipped for it? This blog challenges the idea that SMEs lack motivation to act, arguing instead that the real barriers are informational, strategic, and systemic. From limited access to finance and expertise to unclear regulatory signals, it highlights what’s holding SMEs back – and what governments, MNCs, and partners must do to unlock their full climate potential.
