ESG for SMEs

Hosted by Vuyolwethu Dubese

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Oct 2026

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Hosted and Executive Produced by Vuyolwethu Dubese, ESG for SMEs is a micro podcast engaging in topics and strategies through a lens of, consequential engagement to illuminate the utility of ESG for SMEs. We’re talking conversations for greener pastures. The ESG for SMEs Podcast is currently streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify Podcasts and Google Podcasts.

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October 20, 2026Episode 51 min

E is for Emissions - ESG for SMEs from A - Z

Send us Fan Mail E is for Emissions. Now unfortunately, this isn’t as easy as ABC as we will be consulting Scope 1,2 and 3. These are the global standard categories for emissions used to measure and report a company's greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint as set by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. How do you manage and measure your SME’s emissions, and what tool can you use to get started? This, and much more is answered, in this episode. I hope you enjoy Episode 5👌🏾

October 13, 2026Episode 41 min

D is for Data Transparency - ESG for SMEs from A - Z

Send us Fan Mail D is for Data Transparency. Data has the power to transform industries and markets, and these insights are just as powerful for your SME. Data Transparency tells your objectives in a few manners, and that includes how you want your SME to play in the trust market. How? And to what end? This, and much more is answered, in this episode. I hope you enjoy Episode 4👌🏾

October 6, 2026Episode 31 min

C is for Carbon Footprint - ESG for SMEs from A - Z

Send us Fan Mail C also means that it’s time to calculate your SME’s carbon footprint, so let’s do it. Carbon footprint is where the numbers matter, and if you’re doing it right, your goal is to calculate and cut it. And in this episode, we show you how to do it, and couple it with a resource as well. This, and much more is answered, in this episode. I hope you enjoy Episode 3👌🏾

September 29, 2026Episode 21 min

B is for B-Corp Certification - ESG for SMEs from A - Z

Send us Fan Mail 𝗕 is for 𝗕-𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. How can you create a more inclusive, equitable, and fair economic system within your SME? B is for B-Corp Certification, and this is a certification where points really matter, but the impact, even more. This, and much more is answered, in this episode. I hope you enjoy Episode 2👌🏾

September 22, 2026Episode 11 min

A is for Accountability - ESG for SMEs from A - Z

Send us Fan Mail A is for Accountability. ESG for your SME is a strategic asset that holds you accountable to how you do business. It is an asset that can be used to create a blueprint for an equitable future for people, planet, profit and partnerships. Why SMEs can’t afford to ignore ESG? This, and much more is answered, in this episode. I hope you enjoy Episode 1👌🏾

September 21, 20260 min

This is ESG for SMEs from A - Z

Send us Fan Mail ONE DAY to ESG for SMEs from A - Z! Tomorrow, the season premier of ESG for SMEs from A - Z goes live at 10h00 (GMT+2). 26 letters. 26 episodes. 26 weeks. 26 ESG concepts, actionable insight tailored for small businesses. And 26 opportunities to optimize the utility of ESG for your SME - one letter at a time!

March 27, 20242 min

ESG for SMEs in the e-Commerce Industry

Send us Fan Mail As a result of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, former UNCTAD Acting Secretary-General Isabelle Durant said: “Businesses and consumers that were able to ‘go digital’ have helped mitigate the economic downturn caused by the pandemic." But what about the future of e-trade, and its net contribution to people, planet and profit? In the final episode of the season, we explore how to achieve a sustainable e-commerce future through ESG. This, and much more is answered, in this episode. Enjoy!

March 20, 2024Episode 162 min

ESG for SMEs in the Art Industry

Send us Fan Mail Art and ESG have not only 3 letters in common, but also a means of mutual relationship that can benefit investments, society and the environment. In this artistically sustainable podcast episode, we share the ways in which you can engage ESG as a solo artist, a gallery or even an SME to unlock a sustainability mindset and turn it into action. This, and much more is answered, in this episode. Enjoy!

March 13, 2024Episode 151 min

ESG for SMEs in the Professional Services Industry

Send us Fan Mail Today’s episode covers the professional services industry, which has always prided itself in being customer-centric, and its advisory services, sharply taken the opportunity to embolden its customers through ESG and Impact. We unpack some primary thematic concerns that ESG can address in your SME through thoughtful and explicit strategies and policies. This, and much more is answered, in this episode. Enjoy!

March 6, 2024Episode 142 min

ESG for SMEs in the Sports Industry

Send us Fan Mail What is the name of the game for ESG in sports? Sports’ societal impact is hard to ignore. From crazy fan fairs to the emotive results of games and even topical discussions to hosts of World Cup tournaments and the importance of inclusivity. It’s clear that fans care, but so do investors and partners. What value can an ESG strategy bring value to your business? This, and much more is answered, in this episode. Enjoy!