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Small companies, big steps

to fight climate change

By Priscilla Zacharias, CEO of Trevo Recycling

How small and medium sized companies may adopt strategies to add up to large results in the fight
against climate change − and in the development of their own results.

Climate change and environmental concerns while incorporating ESG principles into their governance dimensions, not only embracing
have been remodelling the global business culture and business strategies, which results, responsibility for reducing environmental
scenario, bringing to light the need for more internally, in cost reduction, operational impact but also taking on the responsibility of
conscious and responsible practices. Although efficiency, and improved productivity and, promoting fair and inclusive practices in all of
large companies have often been the focus externally, leads to the attraction of ethical its operations.
of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) investors, loyal customers and competitive
discussions, it is key to acknowledge the advantages in their markets. While the individual contribution of a
role of small and medium-sized companies medium-sized Brazilian company may seem
(Pequenas e Médias Empresas − PMEs) in the In Brazil, Trevo Reciclagem (Trevo Recycling) small in the face of the unprecedented scale
transition to a more sustainable future. is an example that a medium size company of climate change, the real achievement
may perform a meaningful role in the building resides in its pioneering action and in the
In this constantly evolving scenario, even of a sustainable future. As a signatory to the combined impact of the contribution of
though PMEs have limited resources in United Nations (UN) Global Compact, the similar companies. By leading by example
comparison to large companies, they may company is committed to principles beyond and promoting relevant discussions on the
adopt creative and innovative approaches profit that involve environmental, social and topic, Trevo Recycling not only revitalizes the

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