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Sage launches Sustainability Hub for UK and Ireland SMEs

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age , a market leader in cloud business management solutions , has announced the launch of its new Sustainability Hub for small businesses in the UK and Ireland .
The hub will provide owners of small businesses with expertise and actionable advice on how to reduce the carbon impact of their operations , play a key part in creating a more sustainable future and have a positive impact on their communities . It is an integral part of Sage ’ s innovative approach to tackling the climate crisis , outlined in its sustainability and society strategy , Knocking Down Barriers , launched in June 2021 .
Sage will draw on the renowned expertise of recognised sustainability experts , government , high-profile entrepreneurs and business owners who ’ ve successfully become sustainable , helping small businesses build their knowledge and to confidently meet the demands and opportunities around sustainability .
The hub will outline how they can take action by setting out clear guidance and advice alongside peer casestudies . Articles include How Small Businesses Achieve Net Zero Emissions and How to Calculate Your Business Carbon Footprint .
Amanda Cusdin , Chief People Officer and the senior leader responsible for the delivery of Sage ’ s Sustainability and Society strategy , said : “ Our SMB customers are telling us that they want to play an active role in tackling the climate crisis .
“ Sage is proud to support millions of small and medium-sized businesses globally to reach their sustainability goals and make a positive impact

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PROUD TO SUPPORT MILLIONS OF SMALL AND MEDIUM- SIZED BUSINESSES GLOBALLY TO REACH THEIR SUSTAINABILITY GOALS AND MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THEIR COMMUNITIES .
on their communities . Our new Sustainability Hub will empower those businesses that are committed to a greener future by providing them with the resources they need to take on these challenges .
“ Sage ’ s research shows that 96 % of SMBs believe that having a positive societal and environmental impact matters to their business , while 85 % of SMBs want their accountancy and HR software providers to support them in their sustainability journey .”
Sage ’ s research from across 11,000 SMBs globally found that over four fifths of SMBs see the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic as an opportunity to promote sustainability but a majority of them ( 67 %) said that they were facing multiple barriers to implementing positive changes . �
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