Sustainability and green events for small businesses
While 91% of smaller businesses believe that sustainability is an important consideration for their business, according to research by Lloyd's Bank 40% are unsure how going net zero will impact them.
According to a study by the British Business Bank, 12% of smaller businesses cite a lack of information Link opens in a new window as a barrier to lowering emissions and becoming net zero.
One way to keep up-to-date with environmental developments, opportunities, and new technology is to attend business events that focus on sustainability.
There are plenty of sustainability events to choose from and while many target consumers, there are a number geared to small business needs.
Many events aim to provide insights into how your business can benefit from sustainable changes and tackle climate change, along with education and networking sessions that can help support your net zero initiatives.
By learning how other entrepreneurs are responding to the net zero challenge you can determine the best path to sustainability for your business.
Future Events
We've rounded up a sample selection of business-centric sustainability events and events listings for 2022, held both physically and virtually, to help you get started:
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