In a news case study, the Climate Group shows how the Australian state Victoria engages small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to support them in improving energy and material efficiency. SMEs can significantly contribute to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by applying sustainable resource management and efficient production processes. Victoria has designed a special program for SMEs that helps to change inefficient practices, save money and increase the productivity. SMEs are difficult to engage in environmental programs because they are more concerned of company priorities and focus on shorter-term business requirements. Victoria’s program considers all these aspects. Due to its multi-faced approach at different stages of “readiness” its is regarded as particularly innovative.
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