1、Sustainability Meets Growth:A Roadmap for SMEs and Mid-Sized ManufacturersW H I T E P A P E RJ U N E 2 0 2 5In collaboration with Schneider ElectricImages:Getty ImagesDisclaimer This document is published by the World Economic Forum as a contribution to a project,insight area or interaction.The find

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3、World Economic Forum.All rights reserved.No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means,including photocopying and recording,or by any information storage and retrieval system.ContentsForewordExecutive summaryIntroduction1 Boosting economic and environmental

4、 impact:Sustainability as a business enabler1.1 Reducing costs and emissions through operational efficiency1.2 Strengthening talent attraction and retention1.3 Unlocking new business models and revenue 2 Manufacturing SMEs and mid-sized companies perspectives on environmental sustainability3 An acti

5、onable sustainability roadmap for SMEs and mid-sized manufacturers4 Supporting SMEs and mid-sized manufacturers to advance their environmental sustainability goalsConclusionAppendixContributorsEndnotes34577789111722232426Sustainability Meets Growth:A Roadmap for SMEs and Mid-Sized Manufacturers2Fore

6、wordEnvironmental sustainability has become a cornerstone of the global agenda,and the need for collective action has never been more urgent,as the opportunity to cap global warming at 1.5C above pre-industrial levels is rapidly escaping.Governments and industry both play a crucial role in this tran