How can SMEs contribute to clean growth? How are SMEs adjusting to the pressures of climate change and low carbon? How are firms financing the transition to net-zero?
Background
BEIS is striving to create fairer, inclusive and flexible workplaces so that everyone has the change to succeed, whilst balancing home and work life. We will unlock enterprise and cut burdens to help businesses start and grow, while reforming corporate governance and improving boardroom diversity. To that end, BEIS needs research to better understand the following:
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Topics
- economy, business and finance
- economic sector
- energy and resource
- alternative energy
- biofuel
- coal
- electricity production and distribution
- geothermal power
- hydroelectric power
- nuclear power
- oil and gas industry
- diesel fuel
- kerosene/paraffin
- natural gas
- petrol
- solar power
- environment
- science and technology
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Supporting SMEs to Net-Zero Through Innovative Digital Technology
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Why might this be relevant?
This project provides a tool to help SMEs understand and reduce their carbon emissions, aligning with the question's focus on SMEs adjusting to climate change and low carbon.
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Comparative analysis of SME decarbonization policies in the UK and Canada with an equity diversity inclusion focus
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Why might this be relevant?
The project addresses the contribution of SMEs to clean growth, their adjustment to climate change pressures, and financing the transition to net-zero with a focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion.