Greening SMEs: Opportunities and challenges in EaP countries

This chapter discusses the importance of greening SMEs and the opportunities and challenges that it entails. While the environmental impact of individual enterprises may be low, in aggregate their impact is significant. SMEs are also important for green growth as key drivers of eco-innovation and key players in emerging green industries. Reducing the environmental impact of SMEs through achieving and going beyond environmental compliance in both manufacturing and services is a key success factor in greening the economy.