Green Renewable Energy Enterprises Network
Welcome to Green SMEs
"No Effort to mitigate Climate Change is too small!"
The Green Renewable Energy Enterprises Network (Green SMEs) is a membership-based association for green enterprises in Uganda. The association comprises of enterprises engaged in either the production and delivery of “green” goods and or services (category A enterprises) and involves the greening of existing enterprises, focusing on the production process, and the promotion of green enterprises in the production of environmental goods and services (category B enterprises).
Our Goals
Our role as Green SMEs is to ensure that members play an active and pivotal role in promoting environmental conservation. The association’s mission and objectives directly align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 11, 12, 13 & 17) that call for Sustainable Cities and Communities, Responsible Consumption and Production, Climate Action and Partnerships to achieve the Goals respectively.
Specific Goals
~To create a platform for networking, collaboration and exchange of best practices.
~To build and strengthen the internal capacities of SMEs to mitigate climate change for growth.
~To set benchmarks for a green industry and ensure commitment to a green economy.
~Supporting companies to transition to green infrastructure and practices
~Fighting pollution, reducing overall waste generation and improving the management of toxic and chemical waste.
Experience
3+ Years Working
Projects
8+ Completed
Members
577+ Countrywide
The current membership of the association in 2022 stands at 577 enterprises, while an additional 62 enterprises are currently undergoing a screening process for membership.
Our Environment is our greatest asset on earth! Green SMEs brings innovation in the way we address climate change issues. For the first time in history, the south is pioneering innovation where it matters most: climate change action towards responsible production and consumption patterns amongst small and medium size enterprises. We don’t need big budgets to make a positive contribution to the environment” In our world, Small is the new big, just the right amount to foster structural and behavioral change. This is the ultimate platform for SMEs join the struggle towards a green environment and sustainability.
John Green
"Economic Growth doesn't mean anything unless it is inclusive growth"
Get To Know
BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS
LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD!
ADVOCACY
We are a common voice for enterprises to advocate for policy formation and change to promote environmental conservation.
SHARE EXPERTISE & KNOWLEDGE NETWORKING
Get opportunities to meet and interact with fellow enterprises and obtain best practices for managing climate change
GET RECOGNITION FOR SUSTAINABILITY
GREEN SME AWARDS
Showcase your commitment towards a more sustainable environment to stakeholders, customers and clients
ONLINE & CERTIFIED COURSES
CAPACITY BUILDING
Building the capacity of local enterprises to meaningfully participate in efforts to mitigate climate change and improve competitiveness.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SKILLS
ACCESS TO FINANCE
Gain access to equitable and sustainable finance plus numerous tools and resources to propel climate change mitigation
LOCAL, REGIONAL & INTERNATIONAL
WORKSHOPS & CONFERENCES
Participate in platforms for knowledge exchange and benchmarking for growth.
To become a green enterprise, companies must demonstrate the commitment and ability to implement environmental action. Annual membership is 20,000UGX and can be made as both cash or mobile money payments. Bank transfers are also allowed. You can download the resurces below via the Download Resources Link.
Get To Know
OUR MEMBERS BY CATEGORY
OUR PROJECTS – GET INVOLVED
Keen on becoming part of this new global action against climate change? There are many ways for you to get involved. Get in touch with us for more details on how you can make your mark in contributing to a more sustainable and greener planet!
Why partner with us?
Although operating within the Small and Medium Size Enterprise sphere, we are big at heart and keen at realizing change in the way we produce and consume the limited resources available in our planet today. Our values uphold the key principles towards the realization of a green economy.
TEAMWORK
There is a T in the Environment And this includes You and Me. Our teamwork spirit is our biggest asset at Green SMEs. We work collaboratively with Individuals, Enterprises, Large corporations, Government and the Civil Society on all our projects to brainstorm and identify sustainable solutions for our environment.
INTEGRITY
We operate on strong moral values and principles. We value honesty and openness in our work and encourage all team members to demonstrate reliability and responsibility at all times.
TRANSPARENCY
Green SMEs is an open book. All project objectives, action plans and budgets are open and accessible for the public. Yes, we mean well and our budgets and workplans should reflect this.
PUBLIC AUDITING
Yes, we let you look into our books of accounting and financial transactions, that’s the change we want to see in the world!
EQUITABLE ACCESS
We undertake a blend of both physical and online engagements to ensure that both the rich and poor have an equal chance at contributing to climate change mitigation. We drive innovation and change, ensuring equitable access and outreach to all who want to get involved in this climate change movement.
VOLUNTEERS
Yes the world needs your ingenious skills and resources. Most of our projects depend on the commitment and dedication of our volunteers, generously contributing time, finances and resources towards affirmative action to end climate change.
Have any enquiries?
GET IN TOUCH
info@greensmes.org
+256 200 913 980
35, Kanjokya Street, Kampala
09:00 - 17:00