ESG for SMEs

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Welcome to the Episode 11 of #ESGforSMEs .
 
In today’s episode, we delve into the mind, the ESG minded entrepreneur/SME owner.
 
We understand that it means to be entrepreneurially minded, but what does it mean to be ESG minded? If you are not ESG minded, now is the perfect time to start.
 
This is what we unpack in Episode 11.
 
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Welcome to Episode 10 #ESGforSMEs, where we everything is not as it seems.

Today, we’re talking about the cosmetics of ESG through profits, people and planet and as you're faking it as you make it (which we don't recommend) some terms that may come in handy in your ESG strategy planning.

This is not how to close the ESG data gap, it’s time to do the work.

Until the next episode when we unpack the hidden value of #ESGforSMEs, bye for now.

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Welcome to the Episode 9 of #ESGforSMEs .
 
In Episode 1, we highlighted the 5 value creation opportunities that you can unlock through ESG for your SME.
 
Today’s episode answers this question: “Where to Start and Continue ESGing for my SME?”
 
I hope this was helpful.
 
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Welcome to the Episode 8 of #ESGforSMEs .
 
Grants are a great way to fund your SME, without mortgaging its future.
 
On today’s episode, we’re highlighting Grants for SMEs. We take a deep dive on what grants are and what's in it for the SME and the funder, as well as how to prepare for the type of investment and examples of the grants that SMEs can apply for.
 
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Welcome to Episode 7 of #ESGforSMEs .
 
Development Finance Institutions like USAID, African Development Bank, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Department for International Development and German Development Agency to mention a few exist, but what are they and how can they benefit SMEs in their pursuit for ESG-linked financing?
 
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Welcome to the Episode 6 of #ESGforSMEs .

Today, we are uncovering Green or Climate Financing for SMES and we highlight:

In simple terms, Green or Climate Financing is any type of financing (from banking, micro-credit, insurance, and investment) from the public, private and not-for-profit sectors to sustainable development priorities specifically targeted at tackling climate change, supporting environmentally friendly activities, and delivering greater accountability.

How do you qualify your SME for such investment?
What are the benefits?
Where are the opportunities?

We answer all these questions and more in this episode.

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Link to Green Funds https://buff.ly/3Dre6UK

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Welcome to the Episode 5 of #ESGforSMEs .

Angel Investing - THIS is what we’re covering in today’s episode of #ESGforSMEs, continuing with our series of the kinds of funds and investing that are ESG-linked that your SME can apply for as it prepares for its sustainable transition to implement specific efforts aimed at enhancing its sustainability profile and performance.

The reality of (angel) investing stems from investing in sustainable businesses and the investors own data regarding the market and the founder(s) of startup.

Look out for the list of angel investing opportunities in the notes.

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PS: Some Angels for your SME https://lnkd.in/dvNimMbf

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Welcome to the Episode 4 of #ESGforSMEs .

Today is all about how Gender-lens Funds and Investing, which are linked to the S and G of ESG - social and governance of your SME can contribute to the growth of your business.

How does ESG link to Gender-lens Funds and Investing and what can you do to prepare your SME for a $28 trillion dollar opportunity and the world’s largest emerging market?

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PS: Some GLI Funds for your SME https://bit.ly/womenfunds

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Welcome to the Episode 3 of #ESGforSMEs .
 
In today’s episode, we are highlighting the kinds of funds and investing that are ESG-linked that your SME can apply for as it prepares for its sustainable transition to implement specific efforts aimed at enhancing their sustainability profile and performance.
 
These include Gender-Lens Funds and Green Funding to mention a few that we highlight in the episode. We also take a deeper dive in the next episodes.
 
What are some that you have engaged and applied for, for your SMEs ESG profile and performance?
 
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Welcome to Episode 2 of #ESGforSMEs .
 
Today we’re differentiating between ESG, SDG and CSR. And how the Goals, Management Strategy and the quantitative Measure of Sustainability for each of these concepts by definition, is applicable to your SME.
 
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