Small businesses.
Big impact.
Practical support, expert guidance, and a global network to help your business take action on sustainability.
WHY JOIN AS AN SME?
Practical support for your sustainability journey
Join a global network of businesses committed to responsible practices. Get access to tools, learning, expert guidance, and peer connections designed with the needs of smaller businesses in mind.
YOUR FIRST YEAR WITH THE NETWORK.
A simple journey to get you started
Follow these steps to get you started in your first year
1
Week One
Get Started
- Review this guide
- Log into your Participant Dashboard
- Share your logo and company membership form
2
Month One
Meet the Network
- Celebrate your membership
- Book onto a Members' Breakfast
- Explore our Programme Catalogue
- Say hello to your Participant Engagement Manager
3
Month Three
Learn and Grow
- Explore the Academy
- Join Spark
- Attend an in-person event
4
Year One
Reporting
- Submit your Communication on Progress
- Create a Sustainability Action Plan
- Benchmark your progress against peers
PROGRAMMES AND RESOURCES FOR SMEs
Tailored support for real progress
Explore our programmes, learning opportunities, and resources designed to help smaller business build knowledge, take action, and make an impact.
The Academy Learning Platform
Free online courses for all employees.
Spark
A practical guide to sustainability.
Learn more →
CONNECT WITH OTHER SMEs
Learn, share, and grow together
Join a community of like-minded businesses at our events and peer learning opportunities. Share experiences, be inspired, and build valuable connections.
REPORTING AND MEASURING PROGRESS
Show what you're doing and plan ahead
The Communication on Progress (CoP) helps you communicate your actions, track progress, and identify opportunities for improvement. We provide guidance and tools to make reporting simple and manageable for SMEs.