
Are Southeast Asia’s SMEs Set Up to Fail in Corporate Decarbonization – Lack of Will or Knowledge?
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.