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Presentation
Start on Sustainability - Starter Kit Module 10 - Pitfalls in Sustainable Businesses
An honest look at the common obstacles small businesses face when adopting sustainability—and practical ways to overcome them.
Aims of the tool
To help businesses:
a) Identify challenges such as costs, resistance, and greenwashing;
b) Access grants and support for sustainability efforts;
c) Build a culture and strategy that ensures long-term success.
Description of the tool
Small businesses often face challenges when adopting sustainability, from financial limitations to balancing environmental, social, and economic priorities. Greenwashing poses another risk, making transparency essential for maintaining credibility. Fortunately, micro-SMEs can access EU grants, loans, and incentives that ease the transition.
This unit shows how building a sustainability-focused culture, engaging employees, and setting measurable goals can help businesses thrive. By taking a strategic, balanced approach, companies turn sustainability into an advantage rather than a burden — strengthening their brand, attracting customers, and improving long-term resilience.
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Tool overview
http://toolbox.salto-youth.net/5298
This tool is for
This course is designed for micro and small business owners, entrepreneurs, and youth workers supporting local enterprises. It is ideal for those seeking practical, accessible ways to adopt sustainability, improve efficiency, and strengthen long-term business resilience.
and addresses
Environment
It is recommended for use in:
Capacity Building
Materials needed:
Pitfalls in Sustainable Businesses PDF
Behind the tool
The tool was created by
Erasmus+KA220-VET - Cooperation partnerships in vocational education and training
in the context of
Erasmus+KA220-VET - Cooperation partnerships in vocational education and training
The tool was published to the Toolbox by
GV Vadivan (on 5 December 2025)
and last modified
1 December 2025
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