As the global push for sustainability grows, the spotlight turns to small and medium-sized enterprises, key players in transitioning South Eastern and Eastern Europe towards a low-carbon future. In this episode, host Katarina Zdraljevic (Group Sustainability Team Leader – ProCredit Holding) is joined by Danko Kalkan (Senior Manager – EY) to talk about the pivotal role of SMEs in sustainability and focus on their responsibilities in meeting regulatory demands, market expectations, and reporting requirements. They discuss the major challenges SMEs face and delve into the business case for decarbonisation and how SMEs can benefit from adopting sustainable practices. The discussion then highlights banks’ crucial role in supporting SMEs and offers guidance to help them transition towards a greener future.