Sustainability in SMEs: Future-proof entrepreneurship

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Sustainability is a topic that is moving up the SME agenda. Logical too: in addition to increasingly stringent (European) laws and regulations, customers, clients, and consumers expect you to take your social responsibility as an SME entrepreneur. On top of that, for many companies, sustainability is necessary to be future-proof. Brainport for SMEs helps entrepreneurs from the Brainport region to set and achieve their sustainability targets.

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Call 06 86 80 50 30 and we will help you. Prefer to do it via e-mail? That's also possible at: info@brainportvoormkb.nl.

Energy saving and grid congestion

At more and more times of the day, the amount of electricity to be transmitted is higher than the grid can handle. This leads to grid congestion (congestion on the electricity grid). As a result, companies, new building projects and energy projects often cannot purchase or feed in enough electricity. This is also a current problem in the Brainport region. The electricity grid, therefore, needs to be expanded. We also need to look at how to use the current grid more intelligently. Looking at the power available throughout the day and energy storage can play an important role in this.

Brainport for SMEs helps entrepreneurs find solutions and seize opportunities. It also maintains active contact with various stakeholders, such as the government, grid operators and industry organisations.

Brainport for Each Other

The theme of sustainability goes beyond simply reducing energy consumption and making company buildings greener. Being a sustainable employer is as important as the previously mentioned topics. A good employer pays attention to the well-being of his employees. SME entrepreneurs who want to do more in this area can turn to Brainport for Each Other.