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We're excited to introduce our new Sustainability Guides for SMEs, a resource crafted with the aim to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Wales in their journey towards sustainability. These guides offer a wealth of insights and practical strategies to champion sustainability at the heart of your business.
In today's world, environmental responsibility and sustainable products and services are not just trends, but imperatives. SMEs are challenged to align their practices with sustainability principles. Our Sustainability Guides for SMEs respond to this need, presenting a structured pathway that enables SMEs to weave sustainability into their fundamental business strategies.
The guides delve into a range of topics, such as waste management, energy efficiency, responsible material sourcing, and sustainable supply chain management, among others. Each guide delivers clear, actionable recommendations, illustrated with real-life examples to motivate and steer SMEs towards a sustainable future.
<aside> 💡 Embracing sustainability is crucial for all businesses, irrespective of their size.
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In the words of co-author, Karolina Rucinska, "Our goal is to equip SMEs with practical tools and knowledge, enabling them to create a positive impact".
The Sustainability Guides for SMEs are available for immediate access, free of charge. Whether you're a budding startup or an established SME, these guides are designed to provide you with the knowledge and tools to navigate the complexities and leverage the benefits of sustainable business practices.
Dr Karolina Rucinska, originally from Poland is a passionate advocate for sustainability with a keen interest in building partnerships and driving positive change. Her background in humanities is complemented by an MSc in Sustainability, Planning and Environmental Policy and a PhD in Cultural Geography, both from Cardiff University, which shines through in her work as a Sustainability Strategist at Cynnal Cymru.
Connect with Karolina via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/karolinarucinska/
Camille Løvgreen
Camille is a systems thinker with a passion for addressing social and environmental injustices. She has an educational and professional background in global challenges and sustainable development.
Originally from Denmark, Camille holds a BSc in Global Challenges (Social Cohesion) from Brunel University London and an MSc in Sustainable Development in Practice from the University of West of England. She is eager to collaborate with communities and businesses to instigate systemic change and identify solutions to unsustainable practices.
Her collaboration with Cynnal Cymru on the sustainability guides has been a rewarding experience, helping SMEs understand unsustainable business practices across social, governance, and environmental dimensions.
Connect with Camille on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/camille-loevgreen/