Through this service, chambers will be able to disseminate innovative practices, catalyse the adoption of new business models, provide tailored guidance, and raise awareness about opportunities for collaboration, both domestically and internationally. Chambers will play a crucial role in assisting their members in transitioning towards greener and more resource-efficient products, processes, and services, while encouraging sustainable consumption patterns among Turkish SMEs. Ultimately, this service seeks to transform climate and environmental challenges into opportunities for both chambers and their members.

 

To address the challenges faced by SMEs in integrating sustainability practices, such as attracting skilled personnel and updating technological knowledge, the Project Team, with the support of experienced network experts (3 EU experts and 1 TR expert), selected by Eurochambres will conduct a comprehensive training program for approximately 25 Turkish Chamber executives. A four-day program will be organised in Türkiye (indicatively in Ankara) provide technical information and tools for resource efficiency management, carbon emission reduction, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) standards, and the enhancement of circular economy approaches. Participants will be selected by Eurochambres, and they will form working groups to learn various tools and techniques, drawing from best practices within the EU. These partnerships can help SMEs overcome barriers and position themselves favourably in the European market, using sustainability as a competitive advantage.