Empowering ASEAN SMEs through Sustainable Practices
Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of ASEAN's economic development and growth, playing crucial roles in fostering value-added activities, innovation, and inclusive growth. With over 70 million MSMEs in ASEAN, accounting for between 97.2% to 99.9% of total establishments, they contribute significantly to employment, GDP, and national exports, representing the largest share of enterprises in the region.
Course Content
Part 1: Introduction to Sustainability for Business
Part 2: Environmental, social and economic impacts and values of sustainability
Part 3: Communicating your sustainability impacts using GRI Standards (part 1)
Part 4: Communicating your sustainability impacts using GRI Standards (part 2)
Part 5: Writing Advice
Who is this course designed for?
Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in South Asia
What will you achieve?
When you have completed this course, you will be able to:
Determine environmental, social, and economic impacts and how to effectively communicate these impacts to stakeholders.
Gain a competitive edge in the supply chain, improving access to capital.
Effectively manage sustainability risks for long-term business success.
Pre-requisites
There are no pre-requisites for this course.