Practical examples of SMEs: design for sustainable development

Sustainable production and consumption is an issue of increasing international interest for the social partners. 'Sustainable business' also presents a new challenge to tomorrow's business leaders. This publication describes this challenge for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), providing ideas and examples to stimulate debate inside and outside Europe. It explores the concept of sustainable enterprise with the help of 25 examples of sustainable SMEs from around the world and also lists some organisations which have been set up to assist SMEs in achieving sustainability.
Catalogue no: SX-18-98-906-EN-C