Aportaciones del sector empresarial mexicano al cumplimiento de la Agenda 2030

The <scp>SDGs</scp>: A change agenda shaping the future of business and humanity at large

The vision of India@2047‚ well on its way to the 100th year of independence (2047) implies a principled approach to development -a development which is developmentally sound, environmentally sustainable and equitable. This paper examines the potent interface of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Indian environment. It also underscores the complementary roles of large corporations as well as Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in fostering inclusive and sustainable development. The study is designed to evaluate how CSR, as a policy and regulatory development, can work towards achieving the country’s long-term development targets, with specific reference to how the MSME sector, alongside large corporations, can help advance SDG-compliant achievements. Aim of the article is to understand status and working dimension of CSR in India, to study the SDG integrated Corporate and MSME strategies, and how these initiatives could be enhanced to meet the vision of India@2047. It discusses CSR guidelines under Sect. 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the lack of compulsory contribution by MSMEs as they are frequently absolved from CSR obligations but significantly contribute in local development and community participation. Based on secondary data from reports, policy papers, lists and publications, sectoral studies and sustainability reports, the study is complemented with case studies showing successful CSR practices of corporate giants and socially oriented MSMEs. A comparison between different countries of same economical, geographical and cultural with India have also been discussed empirically to provide a better insight.The results show that, despite having structured CSR approaches in large organizations, increasingly aligning them with specific SDG, MSME participation is observed through informal and need based community initiatives. This ground presence allows them to be especially well-positioned to address local problems, especially in rural and semi-urban areas. Education, skill training, health care, women empowerment and environment conservation are sectors wherein MSMEs are bringing about significant impact, working hand-in- hand with local partners and NGOs in most cases. But such impediments as inadequate funding, ignorance and nonexistence of a CSR act/ act providing guidelines on CSR policies hinder the complete utilization of MSME’s in advancing SDGs. The article posits that if India@2047 has to become a reality, CSR has to become more than just a statutory obligation for the large companies and be turned into a national movement with the participation of firms of all sizes. Governments through policy incentives and training programs need to support MSMEs to scale their social and environmental investments. Promotion on sustainability reporting, easier-green-finance access, and building collaborative platforms for knowledge sharing between corporates and MSMEs can greatly amplify the above impacts. On the whole the road to well-developed, just and sustainable India by 2047 will be in combining the strength of big and the small. An inclusive CSR policy which encompasses SDGs, uplifts MSMEs and encourages innovation is a necessity to tackle developmental challenges and ensure a robust, future-ready nation.

In the current environment, there is an increased thrust to outsource manufacturing activities to developing countries. Countries such as India are actively inviting MNCs to partner with micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). It is assumed that these initiatives would act as an incentive to increase their economic development. As most of the national, international agencies and regulatory bodies focus on the larger companies it is often ignored to account for the contribution of MSMEs towards improving sustainability. As every nation-state has a vital role to play in ensuring the successful implementation of the sustainable development goals (SDGs), it is important to study and document the contribution of this sector towards SDGs. This article tries to document small but effective sustainable development initiatives by MSMEs. It tries to map the contribution of the four selected MSMEs towards SDGs. All these efforts are beyond the compliance requirement mandated to MSMEs in India.

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The purpose of this study was to investigate factors affecting the innovativeness of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Benishangul Gumuz regional state of Ethiopia and it aims to contribute to innovation literature mostly in emerging nations. The study used both descriptive and explanatory research designs, along with quantitative and qualitative approaches. The sample size of the study consisted of 354 managers of enterprises who were selected using a simple random sampling technique. Data was collected through a questionnaire from managers and interviews with officials from the small and medium enterprises agency. The collected data was analyzed using descriptive, independent samples t-test, correlation, and regression analysis. The descriptive finding indicated that lack of access to finance; weak government support, poor organizational innovation culture, technological incapability, inadequate research and development centers, and shortage of skilled personnel are the major barriers for enterprises to engage in innovation. The study also revealed that there was no significant difference in the level of innovativeness of small and medium enterprises between male and female innovators. Additionally, the correlation analysis revealed that there is a significant relationship between technological capability, government support, organizational innovation culture, access to finance, research & development, skilled personnel, and innovation of enterprises. Furthermore, the regression analysis showed that access to finance had the most significant impact on the innovativeness of SMEs in the Benishangul Gumuz regional state of Ethiopia. This study assessed the factors affecting the innovativeness of SMEs in BGRS of Ethiopia. It was found that there is a lack of existing literature on this specific topic. Though there are studies in Ethiopia that focus on factors affecting the growth and performance of SMEs, there is inadequate literature on the factors of innovativeness of SMEs, which is a constraint for this study. This makes it difficult to compare the results of the current study with previous studies conducted in Ethiopia in general and BGRS in particular. Moreover, the study included seven factors that affect the innovativeness of SMEs. Although there may be other relevant factors affecting SMEs’ innovativeness, they were not considered in this study. Future research should consider additional factors such as entrepreneurial training, networks & collaborations, access to infrastructure, & leadership entrepreneurial competency, which could also impact SMEs’ innovativeness. Additionally, the study was conducted using a sample from only one region, which may limit the generalizability of the findings. Future research should involve multiple regions of Ethiopia to increase the sample size and improve the generalizability of the findings. Furthermore, the study used a cross-sectional survey design. Future research should consider using a longitudinal survey design to identify potential variations in the factors affecting enterprise innovativeness over time. Despite these limitations, the study's results can provide valuable input for further research and policymakers in Ethiopia, especially in the BGRS region, regarding SMEs’ innovativeness. The findings of this study would provide valuable input for managers of SMEs to consider various factors that inspire enterprises to become more innovative. Additionally, the result of this study can help business owners identify and address the elements that affect their ability to innovate, enabling them to take proactive steps to enhance their innovative capabilities. This, in turn, can contribute to economic growth, poverty reduction, and sustainable development in Ethiopia. Innovative SMEs can contribute to sustainable development goals in several ways. They can design new business models that take environmental and social impacts into account, such as using cleaner technologies and reducing resource inputs. Moreover, innovative enterprises can incorporate sustainable development goals into their strategies by considering their business models, supply chains, procurement practices, and research and development processes. Furthermore, these enterprises can promote responsible consumption and production by minimizing waste, selecting environmentally friendly materials and packaging, and implementing recycling and waste management initiatives. Additionally, innovative enterprises can use the sustainable development goals as a framework to communicate their performance targets and actions while engaging with stakeholders. In general, innovations can significantly reduce costs associated with progress, offering opportunities to develop new solutions, approaches, and environmental actions that contribute to the sustainable development of Ethiopia. Therefore, providing adequate credit facilities, government support, utilizing up-to-date technology, promoting an innovative organizational culture, establishing research and development centers, employing hard-working and skilled personnel are essential for enhancing the engagement of small and medium enterprises in innovative activities. This study makes a valuable contribution to the existing literature on the factors of innovativeness in small and medium enterprises. The study aims to assess the influence of various factors such as technological capability, government support, access to finance, research & development, organizational innovation culture, gender, skilled personnel on the innovation of Small and Medium Enterprises.

Situated within the context of ‘Transforming our World: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development’ and the associated 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this article explores some current understandings about corporate social responsibility (CSR) and related ethical and sustainable business policies and practices within UK-based global businesses. It also considers the potential lessons for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) based on the approaches of global companies. The research engaged senior CSR managers from UK global brand businesses to discuss their CSR perceptions and practices. To the surprise of researchers, the participants described how they were moving past ‘CSR’ to instead use the SDGs as their framework. The findings suggest that global companies are reframing CSR within the broader concept of sustainability, influenced by the SDGs, and are willing to offer advice to SMEs as part of a broader supply chain collaboration process. While there is emerging literature focusing on the practical implications of the SDGs for global business, there appears to have been less attention to the potential for knowledge sharing between global companies and SMEs linked to the SDGs. Our research asked participants about recommendations for SMEs and these are also discussed in this paper. Our intention is to make a particular contribution to the latter area of inquiry and demonstrate the relevance of the SDGs to business, regardless of size.

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) outline a global agenda for sustainable development, but need more detailed implementation guidelines for businesses, particularly Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Given their limited resources, SMEs face significant challenges in adopting sustainability practices aligned with the SDGs. This study explores the potential of ChatGPT, a large language model, to assist SMEs in overcoming these challenges. The research introduces a ChatGPT-aided framework through a novel methodological approach to help SMEs develop sustainability roadmaps, engage stakeholders, and identify key sustainability goals, risks, opportunities, and Key Process Indicators (KPIs). The case study of an SME in the electronic measurement equipment industry is used to validate the framework. The findings, corroborated by a Focus Group with the participation of academics and SME top managers, demonstrate the framework’s potential to enhance SME sustainability practices, contributing to academic discourse and offering practical insights that will inform and empower industry stakeholders. Furthermore, several actions are presented to respond to concerns about the accuracy and reliability of AI-generated recommendations. Finally, future research should seek to validate the proposed framework across a broader range of industries and SME contexts and assess this methodology’s application with organisations other than SMEs.

Purpose – This study aims to analyze how the implementation of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) affects their sustainability reporting, as well as to understand the factors underlying the success or challenges in applying these sustainability principles to MSMEs. Design/methodology/approach – This study uses a qualitative approach with a case study method. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with owners or managers of MSMEs in Indonesia. A total of 12 MSMEs from various sectors on the island of Java were selected as research samples. Data analysis was conducted using a scoring method to identify and interpret the GRI and SDGs practices implemented by MSMEs Findings – The study results indicate that the level of GRI disclosure and SDGs implementation in MSMEs in Indonesia varies. Most MSMEs have an understanding of the importance of sustainability, but their implementation is still limited to basic aspects such as energy efficiency and waste management. The main challenges faced by MSMEs are limited resources, lack of understanding of reporting standards, and cost pressures. Research limitations/implications – This research has an impact on the development of theories regarding the implementation of GRI and the achievement of SDGs in the context of MSMEs. This study has limitations in the relatively small sample size and focus on MSMEs in Java, so the results may not be generalizable to all MSMEs in Indonesia. Future research can involve larger and more diverse samples Keywords: GRI, Sustainability Report, SDGs, MSMEs

The purpose and study objectives. Understanding the institutional problems of innovation implementation for sustainable development is relevant. The purpose of this study is to substantiate the institutional conditions and motivational factors for implementing the sustainable development goals (SDG) in the activities of Russian companies. The objectives of the study are to study the implementation of SDG in the strategy of Russian business; compare the motives for the implementation of SDG by large companies with SME (small and medium-sized enterprises); compare Russian practices with foreign ones, identify problems and develop basic measures for the institutionalization of innovations. To identify the integration of SDG in the business models of companies, a study was conducted using a sociological survey of Russian business representatives. It is proved that the factors that stimulate the integration of SDG in the activities of large companies and SME are “transformation of the existing business model”, “increasing environmental and climate responsibility” and “responsible production and consumption”.

Although Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of economic activity and inclusive growth in Indonesia, and recent data from Jambi Province reveal a disconnect between robust post-pandemic recovery and meaningful poverty reduction. While regional GDP climbed from 0.99% to 6% between 2020 and 2024, poverty declined only slightly, highlighting persistent inequality. This study addresses this gap by examining, for the first time in the context of Jambi Province, how e-commerce adoption mediates the link between Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises’ (MSMEs’) quality and the achievement of economic growth, innovation, and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 1 and 9. Using Structural Equation Modeling–Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) on data from 250 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), the findings reveal that improvements in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises’ (MSMEs’) quality alone do not drive growth or reduce poverty unless they are accompanied by the effective adoption of e-commerce. This integrated approach, combining Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises’ (MSMEs’) capacity, digital transformation and regional Sustainable Development Goal outcomes, offers new empirical evidence and practical recommendations for emerging economies. Despite a sectoral and regional focus, the framework and results are generalizable to similar contexts. Future research should expand into additional sectors and regions, and adopt longitudinal analysis to validate and enrich these findings.

Purpose: This research aims to analyse the impact of the transformation of sustainable Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME) in the food and beverage sector towards Indonesia’s achievement of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Design/Methodology/Approach: This research employed a descriptive bibliometric analysis. Data from the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, as well as the Central Bureau of Statistics, were utilised for the descriptive analysis, while data from Scopus.com were utilised for the bibliometric analysis. VOS viewer was the processing tool used to identify trends in sustainable MSME countries and keywords. Findings: The food and beverage sector dominates Indonesian MSMEs. This sector enhances economic growth, job opportunities, and adoption of e-commerce. Sustainable food and beverage MSMEs also contribute to the Indonesian Development Index, especially for SDG 8 and SDG 12. Originality/Value: The findings of this study suggest that MSMEs, particularly those in the food and beverage sector, hold immense potential for driving Indonesia’s economic growth, creating employment opportunities and contributing to sustainable development. However, realising this potential requires a comprehensive approach that addresses challenges such as limited access to finance, technology, and supportive policies. To fully unlock the contributions of MSMEs, targeted interventions, including capacity building, infrastructure development, and policy reforms, are essential. Keywords: Sustainability; MSMEs; Sustainable Development Goals; Food; Beverage. Citation: Kartika, D. R. and Rokhim, R. (2025): The Role of Sustainable MSMEs in the Food and Beverage Sector for Indonesia’s SDG Achievement. World Journal of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development, Vol. 21, No. 1, pp.79-95.

This study addresses the problems attributed to the implementation process of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in relation to the SME sector in Germany and Poland. The initial part of this study discusses the theoretical aspects of sustainable development, with particular emphasis on the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including 17 SDGs. The importance of the contribution made by small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to the development of today’s economies, based on the example of OECD countries, was also highlighted. Regarding methodology, to answer the research questions, empirical data were obtained using a simplified online questionnaire based on a pre-established questionnaire. The target group consisted of experts on SMEs, not the SMEs themselves, in order to obtain an external view of the SME sector. As part of the general conclusions, it can be stated that the current contribution of SMEs to the implementation of the SDGs presents, on average, an upward tendency. Certainly, a greater involvement of entrepreneurs and a better understanding of the specificity of sustainable development processes would be advisable. In addition, it is noticeable that the national context is significant in the implementation of the SDGs. For example, German enterprises pay more attention to the environmental dimension of sustainable development, whereas Polish enterprises pay more attention to supply chain management. Overall, most of the respondents stated that the absence of financial resources remains the primary obstacle to the implementation of sustainable development goals in enterprises, while motivation results from cost reduction and increase in turnover.

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are vital for achieving SDG 1 (poverty alleviation) and SDG 8 (inclusive and sustainable economic growth). In Surakarta (Solo), MSMEs significantly contribute to local employment and poverty reduction. However, many face challenges in expanding beyond the local market, particularly in accessing foreign markets. This study analyses the role of Solo’s MSMEs in advancing SDGs 1 and 8 and explores barriers to global market entry. Using a qualitative approach through literature review and secondary data from the Surakarta Bureau of Statistics (BPS), the research identifies key obstacles and opportunities for MSMEs in supporting poverty reduction and economic growth. The Pentahelix Model—government, academia, business, civil society, and media—is applied to highlight the collaborative framework needed for MSMEs’ internationalization. Strengthening these stakeholders’ synergy can create an enabling environment, improving access to finance, training, and market information. A comprehensive strategy involving policy support, capacity building, and resource facilitation is essential to enhance MSMEs’ competitiveness in global markets, thereby maximizing their contribution to Sustainable Development Goals 1 and 8. Keywords— MSMEs (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises), Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Poverty Eradication, Inclusive Economic Growth, International Market Access

This paper provides a comprehensive literature review to explore the prevailing trends and obstacles in digital marketing for Indonesian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with respect to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This study employs a literature review method to identify the current trends and challenges in digital marketing for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Indonesia and how these align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The research approach used is descriptive qualitative. This study aims to fill the gap in existing research by providing a comprehensive analysis of the alignment of digital marketing practices with the SDGs among Indonesian SMEs. It examines how digital marketing strategies can aid in fulfilling the SDGs, focusing on aspects such as economic growth, innovation, and sustainable consumption. By meticulously analyzing existing literature, the study identifies prominent digital marketing trends, significant challenges encountered by Indonesian SMEs, and insights on how digital marketing can foster sustainable development. The results are intended to offer valuable insights for policymakers, practitioners, and academics in the realm of digital business.

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) play a pivotal role in sustaining Bali’s economy, particularly within the tourism and creative industries. However, global challenges, such as climate change and evolving consumer preferences, necessitate new models of business sustainability. This study examines how Balinese MSMEs transform through adopting circular economy (CE) practices and green innovation (GI) strategies, and the resulting impacts on social sustainability (SS). A quantitative approach involving purposive sampling of 90 MSMEs in Bali, both owners and employees, was conducted between January and August 2025, using structured questionnaires. Data reliability and validity were tested using Cronbach’s Alpha and AVE, while hypotheses were examined through SEM-PLS bootstrapping with 5000 subsamples. The findings indicate that both CE and GI exert significant positive effects on MSME social sustainability. Despite a strong commitment to product quality and community benefits, capacity-building activities for local communities remain limited. Theoretically, this research extends CE and GI frameworks to social sustainability in MSMEs. Policy implications are provided for supporting MSME capacity-building and alignment with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), notably SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production).