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Sustainability Meets Growth: A Roadmap for SMEs and Mid-Sized ManufacturersW H I T E P A P E RJ U N E 2 0 2 5In collaboration with Schneider ElectricImages: Getty ImagesDisclaimer This document is published by the World Economic Forum as a contribution to a project, insight area or interaction. The findings, interpretations and conclusions expressed herein are a result of a collaborative process facilitated and endorsed by the World Economic Forum but whose results do not necessarily represent the views of the World Economic Forum, nor the entirety of its Members, Partners or other stakeholders.© 2025 World Economic Forum. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system.ContentsForewordExecutive summaryIntroduction1 Boosting economic and environmental impact: Sustainability as a business enabler1.1 Reducing costs and emissions through operational efficiency1.2 Strengthening talent attraction and retention1.3 Unlocking new business models and revenue 2 Manufacturing SMEs and mid-sized companies’ perspectives on environmental sustainability3 An actionable sustainability roadmap for SMEs and mid-sized manufacturers4 Supporting SMEs and mid-sized manufacturers to advance their environmental sustainability goalsConclusionAppendixContributorsEndnotes34577789111722232426Sustainability Meets Growth: A Roadmap for SMEs and Mid-Sized Manufacturers2ForewordEnvironmental sustainability has become a cornerstone of the global agenda, and the need for collective action has never been more urgent, as the opportunity to cap global warming at 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels is rapidly escaping. Governments and industry both play a crucial role in this transition, whether through policy or corporate sustainability efforts aimed at reducing carbon footprints. In parallel, rising geopolitical tensions and growing supply chain complexity highlight the urgent need to support and empower smaller businesses, whose resilience and adaptability are essential to economic growth and societal well-being.Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-sized companies1 risk being left behind in this critical transition, not because they lack potential to benefit from it but because the current sustainability agenda often overlooks their unique realities. Unlike large corporations, SMEs and mid-sized manufacturers face distinct challenges: tighter cash flow that makes upfront investments daunting, less bargaining power to influence green procurement throughout supply chains and limited capacity to navigate complex reporting frameworks. Yet excluding these businesses from the sustainability transformation is not only inequitable but also economically and environmentally unsustainable given that they represent 90% of all businesses and account for nearly 70% of global jobs2 and 40% of industrial pollution