Toby Robins
Toby Robins, Sustainable Development Director, emphasizes the crucial role of SMEs in achieving sustainability goals. With SMEs accounting for 45% of the British economy, embedding sustainable practices is vital. While big companies like those in the S&P 500 and FTSE 100 are making strides, SMEs face unique challenges, particularly in knowledge and resource allocation. The presentation highlights the potential of SMEs, showcasing examples of successful green employers and discussing ways to navigate uncertainty and capitalize on opportunities for sustainable development.
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Toby Robins Sustainable Development Director
34% by 2020 80% by 2050
Big companies starting to do their bit... • S&P 500 68% (2010: 48%) • FTSE 100 – 97%
Embedding sustainable practices Big companies Small companies
SMEs account for 45% of the British economy (Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform, 2008).
Relatively expensive for government to educate • Discouraged from taking the time due to media-presented • uncertainty
Clearly there is an opportunity… • Consider The Sunday Times 9 out of 10 of the greenest • employers were SMEs. • Wiles Greenworld • UKOS • Fourfront Group • Commercial • Warren Evans • Nikwax • Morgan Lovell • Purcell Milller Tritton • Marriot Hotels • International • 0 Octink The greenest employees
Privately-owned so financial investment not • constrained by ROI, IRR, shareholders
How can we help? • Big Company supply chain management • Government focus • Industry influencing the media • SMEs – Realising the opportunity
Thank You Toby.robins@wilesgreenworld.co.uk 020 8758 7700
