Scaling Up Public Financial and Non-Financial Support for SME Sustainability

Published on February 20, 2026

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are central to the green transition. As innovators, they create new sustainable technologies and solutions. They also enable the dissemination of environmentally friendly products and practices throughout the economy and integrate cleaner practices into their own operations. However, many SMEs face persistent barriers to greening, such as limited access to external finance, insufficient internal capacity and perceived high risks of sustainability investments.

This report analyses how public financing instruments and non-financial support can facilitate SME green investments. Drawing on more than twenty case studies from OECD and emerging economies, the study identifies lessons learned for the effective design and implementation of such support. By showcasing good practices and innovative financing models, the report equips policymakers, financial institutions and ecosystem actors with scalable solutions to accelerate SME contributions to sustainability.

This report is produced and published by OECD.

Scaling Up Public Financial and Non-Financial Support for SME Sustainability

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