The Malta Employers' Association has issued a 'Blueprint for Business and Green Growth” saying it offers leadership, guidance and support to the business community on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues. "ESG and climate change realities have become extremely important considerations for business at both local and international level," it said. A copy of the blueprint was presented to President George Vella within a document entitled “SMEs & Green Growth – The Journey Ahead”. The document was compiled from the proceedings of a national conference organised by MEA last November to discuss the role of businesses and multiple actors which need to be engaged to minimize the impact of economic growth on environmental sustainability. The MEA said it believes that the transition of business towards green growth must be as seamless and risk-free as possible by securing the following approach: • Mapping, planning and preparing the necessary skills for the future, • Enabling collaboration between businesses to render transition faster and less painful, • Making financial resources available to businesses and providing information on support schemes, • Explaining to...
