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HOW DOES MICROSOFT SUPPORT SMEs WITH THE 3PS ?
regardless of their size ,” says Tawfik . “ It ’ s about democratising technology access , seen as a critical booster of productivity , and making sure that small-to-medium enterprises ( SMEs ) are central to this transformative journey .”
With technologies in place , onboarding is necessary to allow , hopefully , a diverse workforce to learn the system and the company ’ s approach to sustainability reporting and analysis . To this point , there are three key ways in which firms can combine technology with their sustainability efforts .
In order to educate companies about the 3Ps , Microsoft shares knowledge and insights that help them understand not only the necessity for action , but the benefits of it . A key part of this work is targeted towards workforce development and ensuring that employees are betterequipped to work in compliance with sustainability . Initiatives across Tawfik ’ s regions of activity , such as the Central Eastern Europe , Middle East , and Africa Academy , help organisations understand ESG as they should see it through their business lens .
Furthering this , the company provides SMEs with the necessary digital technologies to respond to the challenging world sustainably . The emergence of artificial intelligence ( AI ) and tools like its Azure and Azure IoT Hub , assist companies in monitoring ecosystem changes and creating models based on climate and human behaviour .
“ Through these avenues , Microsoft ensures that SMEs are not just beneficiaries but also contributors in the journey towards sustainability ,” says Tawfik . “ Empowering SMEs is aligned with Microsoft ’ s mission , embodying a dedication to the 3Ps by democratising technology access and knowledge , ultimately fostering a sustainable and inclusive future .” sustainabilitymag . com 69