"Addressing the climate crisis requires the net zero transition of millions of SMEs globally. Access to finance is essential for SME investments in net zero, but small businesses face considerable challenges in tapping into the growing pool of sustainable finance. This challenge is likely to grow as financial institutions seek to comply with mandatory environmental reporting requirements. This policy paper examines the sustainable finance landscape for SMEs, the various actors in the ecosystem and the key drivers and barriers affecting the supply of and demand for sustainable finance."
This policy paper was prepared by OECD in English language. Click here to access its full version.
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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