4th December 2025 Trade Series: ESG for SMEs
Watch our Webinar covering ESG for SMEs hosted by Martina Gribben from UHY
Webinar Content
ESG – What it means for SMEs
- Introduction to ESG principles
- Key drivers: regulation, investor interest, customer expectations.
- Why ESG matters for SMEs now, not just large corporates
- Challenges and opportunities for SMEs
Overview of emerging ESG and Sustainability reporting requirements
- EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)
- UK sustainability and climate disclosure rules
- Timeline and thresholds: who is affected and when
- Indirect implications for SMEs, including supply chain expectations
Practical Guidance on ESG implementation for SMEs
- How to get started: ESG frameworks suitable for SMEs (GRI, B Corp, SDGs)
- Cost effective tools and resources
- Building internal capability and securing leadership buy-in
Article Published by the InterTradeIreland Trade Hub Team: December 2025