Empowering MSMEs to Embrace Sustainability and Thrive

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) form the economic backbone of many nations, yet they face unique hurdles in navigating the ESG and sustainability landscape. Limited resources, lack of awareness, and fragmented regulatory access often hold them back from unlocking green growth opportunities.

This report provides a comprehensive view of the sustainability journey for MSMEs, highlighting critical challenges while offering clear, scalable solutions. It equips business owners, policy makers, and ecosystem enablers with the tools and guidance to support future-ready MSMEs.

What You’ll Learn:

• Key sustainability challenges specific to MSMEs across sectors
• Low-cost, high-impact ESG practices tailored for MSMEs
• Opportunities to access green finance and sustainable supply chains
• Policy and ecosystem interventions to enable MSME transformation
• Case examples of successful MSME-led ESG initiatives
• Tools and platforms to help MSMEs measure and report sustainability progress

About the Research and Approach

Developed by UTOPIIC’s MSME and sustainability advisors, this report synthesizes field-level insights, industry case studies, and practical frameworks for action. It is designed for MSME leaders, development agencies, accelerators, and ESG ecosystem partners building inclusive, resilient business foundations.