Transforming For Sustainability: Driving IMpact and Value Through Supply Chain Action

July 4, 2025

This report by the Centre for Impact Investing & Practices presents findings from surveys of 3,512 MSMEs conducted between April to July 2024, complemented by qualitative insights from 22 roundtable discussions with 86 MSMEs across Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam. Additionally, interviews were conducted with 85+ MNCs, solution providers, and enablers between September 2023 and March 2025. 

With this deeper understanding of the challenges faced by MSMEs, this study identifies key challenges and opportunities in supporting MSMEs on their sustainability journeys, with recommendations across ecosystem actors. This report has the aim of strengthening business and supply chain resilience amidst changes in the global regulatory and trade environment. 

Read the full report here: https://ciip.com.sg/docs/default-source/default-document-library/250508-ciip-transforming-for-sustainability-report.pdf?sfvrsn=c7ddd499_1

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