B4NZ SME Sustainability Data Taskforce: Driving Coverage, Consistency, and Capital Allocation

Reliable sustainability data is essential for enabling SMEs to access finance, demonstrate impact, and contribute to the net-zero transition. However, gaps in data coverage and consistency continue to hinder progress.

In this hub session, we will explore how the B4NZ SME Sustainability Data Taskforce has been working to address these challenges, pioneering a bottom-up, SME-first approach to sustainability reporting and data acquisition. Speakers will reflect on the key outcomes from the Taskforce’s first phase, discuss broader market developments, and explore the next steps needed to ensure SMEs are fully included in the transition to a sustainable economy.