Small firms key to meeting net zero target Nimble small businesses are adapting their products and practices to reduce their impact on the environment in ways large companies with profit-focussed shareholders cannot, reports Sarah Bridge for the Mail on Sunday. Michelle Ovens, founder of trade organisation Small Business Britain, says: “Small businesses must be at the very heart of the nation's response to the climate crisis. It's an opportunity for them to serve their customers better and to play a role in making the world a better place.” Martin McTague, national vice-chairman of the Federation of Small Businesses, adds: “The COP26 summit has underlined how vital it is for all parts of society to be mobilised to meet the net zero carbon target. With small firms making up more than 99% of all UK businesses, getting them on board is key. With prospective customers now viewing sustainable business practices as a key consideration, no small business can afford to ignore the environment.”