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Only about 8% of SMEs globally currently have formal sustainability reporting programs, and a mere 0.7% report on social and governance metrics. However, over 77% of SMEs reported receiving and ESG-related request from their customers.

This is only set to increase. And it is for service and software vendors too.
How would you answer the question “Please describe your organisation’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) commitments?”

This session is designed to help you answer these questions with practical experience covering both service-based and manufacturing SME (Small and Medium Enterprises).

Overview

We will help you unpick some of the jargon around ESG and net zero.
The pros and cons (and relevance) of certifications.

We will provide a framework to consider environmental impact, sustainable procurement, human rights (HRDD) and ethics.

How to avoid greenwashing (but also green hushing).

A session culminating in how to frame a credible response to your team and to your B2B clients (relevant to both manufacturing and service businesses).

On the day we will share practical steps and examples covering:
• How to approach supply chain footprint analysis (Scope 3)
• How to engage suppliers and understand their carbon literacy
• How to understand what data is available (e.g. spend-based, unit-based emission factors)
• How to engage all suppliers to understand their footprint
• How to identify which certifications or standards to adopt
• How to go beyond simple carbon measurement (e.g. responsible sourcing policy)
• How to inform decisions and actions plan on how to decarbonise your supply chain

Opportunity for Q&A. Discussion will be encouraged.

Additional Information

Eligibility:

This webinar is open to established enterprises located in Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.

Receipt of this support is subject to the Subsidy Control Act (2022). To qualify an enterprise cannot have received more than £315,000 Minimal Financial Assistance (MFA) and or De Minimis within any three-year period.

The project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

This event is available for: Eligible SMEs

29th October 2025

10:00am - 11:00am

Online

This is a funded event and will be subject to eligibility questions during the checkout process to ensure you match the required criteria.

Members must Sign in / Register to purchase member only tickets

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*All our business prices are excluding VAT at 20%.

For further information on this event, please contact Hannah Kerridge on 07741 163242 or email hannah.kerridge@emc-dnl.co.uk

Presenters & Panelists

James Butcher

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