Starter for Ten: 10 topics for SMEs to start sustainability reporting
More than 80% of New Zealand’s exports by value are now going to countries with mandatory climate-related disclosures either in force or proposed.
Despite Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) realising the importance of sustainable business practices, SMEs often lack the resources and guidance to collate the necessary sustainability-related information in a consistent way.
This guide aims to provide a clear and concise tool for SMEs to begin measuring and reporting on sustainability-related matters, reducing risk, increasing resilience and making more informed business decisions.
It is also a resource for banks to support small business customers with sustainability reporting and a starting point for conversations about sustainable finance.
Download the Guide
The ‘Starter for Ten’ guide is a straightforward approach to sustainability metrics specifically designed for New Zealand’s SMEs. It is aligned with both local standards and international best practice.
Businesses that understand their performance on these metrics will better understand risks to their business and opportunities to respond to customer and lender expectations.
We developed the ‘Starter for Ten’ guide in collaboration with KPMG New Zealand and with input from New Zealand’s major banks and financial institutions. Learn more in our media release, here.
Join our upcoming webinar to learn more
Learn more about the guide and how to get started with New Zealand Trade & Enterprise, KPMG and our Chief Executive, Jo Kelly in a webinar designed to provide SME’s and users of the guide a deep dive into the Starter for 10 topics and metrics.
Please join us on 20 November from 10-11am
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