1、Unlocking sustainable finance for SMEs The$789 billiongreen growthopportunity 2Unlocking Sustainable Finance for SMEs:The$789 Billion Green Growth Opportunity Table of contentsForewordsForeword by Steve Hare,CEO of SageForeword by John Denton AO,Secretary General of the International Chamber of Comm

2、erce Foreword by Nigar Arpadarai,The UN Climate Change High-Level Champion for COP291.Executive summary2.The challenge 2.1 SMEs are pivotal in the global fight against climate change,yet barriers to action are growing3.The virtuous circle:Key to driving SME climate action 3.1 Sustainability reportin

3、g:The foundation 3.2 Sustainable finance:The enabler 3.3 Climate action:The goal4.The power of the virtuous circle5.Recommendations for unlocking the green finance opportunity for SMEs 5.1 Sustainability reporting:Strengthening the foundation 5.2 Sustainable finance:Enhancing the enabler 5.3 Climate

4、 action:Achieving the goal6.Conclusion:Harnessing the green growth opportunity7.Appendix7.1 MethodologyReferences11 23499101011121314141515161717181Unlocking Sustainable Finance for SMEs:The$789 Billion Green Growth Opportunity Foreword by Steve HareAs we come together for COP29,the urgency of tackl

5、ing the climate crisis has never been more pressing or clear.Small and Medium Enterprises(SMEs)form the backbone of economies across the globe.They are not only critical drivers of local economies but are also uniquely positioned to shape change in our collective journey toward net-zero.Yet,these es

6、sential businesses face a significant challenge:securing the resources necessary for meaningful climate action.At Sage,were committed to removing the barriers SMEs face and driving the innovations that will enable their success in a green economy.This report underscores our shared vision of empoweri