Millennials, owners of SMEs, determine a Net-Zero future
Millennials, owners of SMEs, determine a Net-Zero future Image: Unsplash In 2019, SME magazine called millennials ‘the most entrepreneurial generation.’ It’s no news that millennials see starting up their businesses as a path to financial independence and a flexible work-life balance. According to World Bank, " SMEs represent about 90% of businesses and more than 50% of employment worldwide. " A percentage of this generation create businesses that disrupt the traditional businesses. A good number are in the retail sector and an even greater percentage make a living using the gig economy. But is the saying “Youths are the future leaders of tomorrow”, really relevant in achieving a net-zero future? A Net-Zero Future Image: Unsplash A net-zero future simply refers to reaching a net-zero carbon emissions by a selected date, with 2050 as the starting point. Net-zero refers to achieving an overall balance between emissions produced and emissions taken out of the