Factors Influencing the Adoption of Green Technologies in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

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Factors Influencing the Adoption of Green Technologies in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

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Modern era with sophisticated green technology innovation and uncertain environmental conditions are motivating SMEs to embrace innovative and sustainable technologies. Manufacturing companies are using green technologies to enhance small companies’ responsibility towards environment while observing their operations stringently. Green innovation adoption impacts sustainability in SME performance to create a positive impact on society. This paradigm shifts towards using sustainable technologies is attracting business commitment to attaining a competitive edge in markets. The increasing global challenges regarding whether changes and depletion of natural resources are efficiently addressed using green technologies.  The advancements project SMEs’ exclusive consciousness towards protecting environment.

Determinants encouraging SMEs’ inclination to adopt green technologies act both internally and externally. However  increasing awareness among business owners and management with information accessible about sustainability leads to investment plans.  External factors involving government support with subsidies and tax benefits are attracting SMEs to vote for green technology adoption.

The complications, compatibility, and associated benefits of green advancements influence SMEs to establish green goals. However, there are barriers such as limited financial resilience, awareness levels, and technical hindrances to consider. Moreover, these are superseded by Opportunities offered using green adoption such as cost savings, effective operations and esteem brand position obtained. Green technologies allow SMEs to attract new customer base entering global markets. The research aims to address determinants and stakeholders involved in playing a crucial part in encouraging SMEs to implement green technologies. Summing up, the research empowers SME management to navigate through challenges while depicting the importance of using green technologies.

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