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Sustainability & ESG

Measuring your impact

📚 8 articles⏱️ ~2 hoursIntermediate

About This Learning Path

ESG is no longer optional — it's increasingly demanded by customers, investors, and regulators. Learn to measure, report, and improve your environmental and social footprint.

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Modules (8)

What Is ESG?

A plain-English introduction to Environmental, Social and Governance criteria — what they mean, why they matter, and how SMEs are increasingly expected to engage with them.

5 min read · Beginner

What Is a Carbon Footprint?

An explanation of what a business carbon footprint is, how it is measured, and the practical first steps an SME can take to calculate and reduce it.

5 min read · Beginner

What Are Scope 1, 2 & 3 Emissions?

A clear explanation of the three scopes of greenhouse gas emissions used in carbon reporting — and why Scope 3 is the hardest and most important for most businesses.

5 min read · Beginner

What Is Net Zero?

A plain-English explanation of what net zero means, how it differs from carbon neutrality, and what a credible net zero commitment looks like for a small business.

5 min read · Beginner

What Is ESG Reporting?

An overview of ESG reporting — what it involves, which frameworks and standards apply, and what level of disclosure is realistic and useful for an SME.

6 min read · Intermediate

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What Is the Circular Economy?

A plain-English explanation of the circular economy model, how it differs from the traditional linear economy, and what it means in practice for SMEs.

5 min read · Beginner

What Is Supply Chain Sustainability?

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