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Action needed to support SMEs in the Net Zero transition, says UK Finance

The Crystal building which is the first building in the world to be awarded an outstanding BREEAM (BRE Environmental Assessment Method) rating and a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) platinum rating. London, UK
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SMEs are facing challenges in the transition to a Net Zero economy, report makes 10 recommendations to government and financial services firms to help.

On May 13, 2024, UK Finance released a new report looking at the challenges SMEs, which are responsible for between 43%-53% of UK greenhouse gas emissions, are facing in the transition to a Net Zero economy.

The report is based on quantitative and qualitative analysis, including interviews with SME leaders. The