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The group of experts reviewed existing provisions for SMEs to decarbonise as well as interviewed key stakeholders
It comes despite these businesses accounting for an estimated 99.2% of the UK’s total business as well as a significant amount of emissions from commercial and industrial energy use. They said they uncovered impressive examples of provisions for decarbonising smaller businesses in some industry sectors as well as parts of the UK but overall support remains limited.For example, there is little regulation in hospitality compared with construction which faces global pressures and skills shortages, they said.
“We urge policymakers to implement flexible arrangements that empower SMEs to reduce emissions across their business operations and supply chains.
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