India's Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are at the heart of the economy — contributing ~30% of GDP, 45% of manufacturing output, and over 250 million jobs. As markets, policies and buyers' expectations evolve, climate action is becoming a business growth lever.
MSMEs don't need big budgets to begin. Simple measurement and smarter energy choices can deliver real business value.
For MSMEs, taking action can help with:
Lower energy and operating costs
Strengthen relationships with large buyers
Improve access to finance and new markets
Build long-term business resilience
Climate emissions data is becoming a business requirement, not just a reporting exercise. MSMEs that are transparent and take climate action now will show customers that they are resilient and ready for future unknowns.
MSMEs that can measure and show progress position themselves to become preferred suppliers.
We help MSMEs start their sustainability journey through a simple 5-step approach:
Use free, easy calculator tools to understand your emissions
Build a Climate Action Plan to reduce emissions, cut costs, and build resilience
Join a growing network of businesses publicly committed to taking climate action
Access India-specific guidance and identify practical, cost-saving techniques
Respond confidently to sustainability related queries and build credibility
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“For us, understanding emissions is becoming part of understanding the market we operate in. As customer expectations evolve, having the knowledge to respond to these conversations can help us stay relevant and competitive as a supplier.”
Shailesh Thakur, Managing Director, Gilbert & Maxwell Electricals
“The program helped us look at our operations from a different perspective. We already focus strongly on quality and continuous improvement. Understanding our emissions gives us another way to identify where we can improve and prepare for the expectations of our customers and industry, while reducing our emissions and carbon footprint.”
Dr. Gitesh Chitaliya, CEO, Gujarat Plug-In Devices
“For us, staying ahead has always been about looking at where the industry is going, not where it is today. Preparing our business and our supply chain for changing expectations is simply part of being future-ready.”
Rajesh Piplani, Founder, Avaids Technovators
“My dream is that one day people won't ask whether a product is made from recycled textiles. They'll simply expect it. When circular products become the norm instead of the exception, we'll know we've succeeded.”
Bhavini Parikh, Bunko Junko
“If more of us come together, our collective climate action will have a ripple effect far greater than any of us could achieve alone. We call on all small businesses to make the SME Climate Commitment and begin taking steps towards reducing their emissions. Even the smallest actions count towards helping the country achieve net zero.”
Abhishek Gupta, ACPL Exports, Director
“Becoming a sustainable company in construction has been in our mission statement from day one. Today, small and medium businesses need to be passionate, proactive and innovative not just in business but also in their environmental efforts. I appreciate the SME Climate Hub for offering a platform where many different stakeholders are able to come together. In fact, we were able to access a climate finance loan by meeting a financier at one of the SME Climate Hub’s workshops.”
Pradeep Choudhary, MDIPL, Managing Director
“Enpro India, a manufacturer of mechanical fluid systems and process equipment, has constructed a LEED platinum-rated green building that incorporates cutting-edge technologies, sustainable materials, and innovative design strategies to minimise their ecological footprint. The company is successfully cutting emissions with its rooftop solar installations, electric transport and waste management. ”
Anuj Karkare, Enpro, Deputy Managing Director
“We believe every step towards sustainability counts. The SME Climate Hub offers us an opportunity to showcase and learn from other SMEs across the globe. We’re proud to make the commitment to the Hub, and feel that our products and practices are closely aligned with the commitment. ”
Sakthi Vel, Punarbhavaa Sustainable Products, Managing Director
“Vishisht Lifestyle provides all-natural products for skincare in plastic-free and sustainable packaging. Our company has grown its revenue and customer base steadily due to its sustainable practices. We also engage in offsetting some of our unavoidable carbon emissions. I find the SME Climate Hub strongly aligned with my company’s philosophy and am confident of meeting my emissions reduction commitment.”
Namrata Agarwal, Vishisht Lifestyle, Director
“Avyannaa is a dynamic small Indian enterprise committed to providing eco-friendly alternatives to lifestyle and beauty products. As a committed advocate for sustainability, signing up to the Hub has helped me further reduce Avyannaa’s carbon footprint. I urge my suppliers and peers to do the same, firm in the belief that small businesses can play a big role in the fight against climate change.”
Vishakha Vidhani, Avyannaa, Founder
“Intelliace Solutions is a consultancy that provides management and business services to our clients to help them reduce their carbon footprint. We firmly believe that organisations have to act urgently on the climate emergency. I strongly advocate for my employees, clients and vendors to be engaged in the carbon reduction journey and to take impactful action. I believe that targeted initiatives, such as the SME Climate Hub, will drive positive change for Indian MSMEs by enabling them to undertake climate action.”
Kalyani Pantangi, Intelliace Solutions Private Limited, Co-Founder
“EMUSA Sustainable is an earth-friendly online marketplace that offers sustainable and inclusive products. The platform has created a niche for itself by resonating with consumers who want to be part of the climate solution. As a committed business to the SME Climate Hub, the startup is encouraging all its sellers to join the commitment towards net zero.”
Pallavi Krishna, EMUSA Sustainable, Founder
“No business, large or small, can afford to be climate complacent. SMEs have an important role to play, and we need to lead on climate action in our own spheres.”
Sanjay Banka, Banka BioLoo, Chairman
Join our SME Climate Hub India WhatsApp Community to stay up to date on the latest events, tools, and practical resources for your business. Hear directly from our India team on the ground about building efficient and resilient businesses.
In India, our work brings together MSMEs, large corporates and buyers, small business associations and networks, and civil society organisations to drive practical, scalable climate action.
Get in touch if you’d like to explore how we can work together to support MSMEs in building more efficient, resilient and sustainable businesses.
This guide aims to assist MSMEs in India transition to renewable energy sources.
Measure your emissions with our free Carbon Calculators.
Our free-to-use Climate Action Planner identifies practical steps your business can take to reduce emissions, cut costs, and build resilience.
Our India team walks you through SME Climate Hub’s free Carbon Calculators for MSMEs.
This guide aims to assist MSMEs in India transition to renewable energy sources. It focuses on electricity, but you should also consider other types of energy use – such as heating, cooling, and steam – depending on the nature of your business.
Co-written with Crisil
The SME Climate Hub offers multiple free carbon calculators to estimate your company’s full carbon footprint and find quick-win actions to reduce emissions.
Visit our “Start Measuring” to choose the calculator that best suits your business needs and begin understanding your emissions.
Our free-to-use Climate Action Planner identifies practical steps your business can take to reduce emissions, cut costs, and build resilience.
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Our India team walks you through SME Climate Hub’s free Carbon Calculators for MSMEs namely:
Get Simple steps, live demo, practical tips—perfect for any small business!
See the steps you can take and get help building a plan to cut your business emissions today.
Revisa los pasos que puedes dar y obtén ayuda para elaborar un plan para reducir las emisiones de tu empresa hoy mismo.
اطلع على الخطوات التي يمكنك اتخاذها واحصل على المساعدة في وضع خطة لخفض انبعاثات شركتك اليوم.
Découvrez les mesures que vous pouvez prendre et obtenez de l’aide pour élaborer un plan pour réduire les émissions de votre entreprise dès aujourd’hui.
Se vilka steg du kan ta och få hjälp med att utforma en plan för att minska dina företagsutsläpp idag.
Veja as medidas que você pode tomar e obtenha ajuda para elaborar um plano para reduzir as emissões da sua empresa hoje mesmo.
It’s easy to make the commitment. Just complete a form sharing your intent to reduce your emissions.
You’ll earn public recognition for taking the first step.
Es fácil comprometerse. Solo tienes que completar un formulario compartiendo tu intención de reducir tus emisiones.
Ganarás reconocimiento público por tomar este primer paso.
الالتزام سهل. ما عليك سوى تعبئة نموذج لمشاركة عزمك على تقليل انبعاثاتك.
سوف تحظى باعتراف عام باتخاذك الخطوة الأولى.
S’engager est simple. Il suffit de remplir un formulaire indiquant votre intention de réduire vos émissions.
Vous gagnerez une reconnaissance publique pour avoir fait le premier pas.
Det är enkelt att göra åtagandet. Fyll bara i ett formulär där du delar med dig av din avsikt att minska dina utsläpp.
Du kommer att få offentligt erkännande för att du tagit det första steget.
É fácil assumir esse compromisso. Basta preencher um formulário informando sua intenção de reduzir suas emissões.
Você receberá reconhecimento público por dar o primeiro passo.
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