Sustainability, Green Management, and Performance of SMEs

Introduction

In recent years, the world has witnessed an increasing awareness and urgency surrounding sustainability and environmental issues. As the consequences of climate change become more evident and the demand for responsible business practices continues to grow, it is crucial for organizations, regardless of their size, to embrace sustainable practices and adopt green management strategies. The development of small and medium-sized companies (also known as SMEs) has become a global priority as a consequence of World Bank forecasts that 600 million new jobs would be needed by 2030 to handle the growing global workforce. Small and medium-sized companies account for seven out of every ten formal jobs in developing countries. Small and medium-sized ...