This project was developed in collaboration with the Costa Rican Chamber of Industries (CICR) to develop a guide for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to transition to more sustainable business practices. Using data from interviews and survey responses, the team developed a starter guide for SMEs, including the basic first steps toward sustainability. The project team recommends the CICR continue research into SMEs specifically, investigate methods for funding, and invest in education for business sustainability in Costa Rica.

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Creator

• Dowd, Julia
• Cassidy, Jack
• Yanes Gorbea, Francisco
• Sirowich, Kathlyn

Subject

• Environment
• Community
• Culture
• Industry
• Sustainability
• Energy
• Well-Being
• Infrastructure

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-030823-120224
• 91796

Keyword

• Sustainability Guide
• Small Businesses
• Small and Medium Enterprises
• Sustainability
• Costa Rica Sustainability
• Business Sustainability

Advisor

• Eddy, Bethel L.
• Chiarelli, James A.

Year

• 2023

Center

• San Jose, Costa Rica Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• Andrei Gaggion
• Akira Hidalgo

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
• 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
• 9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
• 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
• 13 - Climate Action
• 16 - Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

Date created

• 2023-03-08

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Source

• E-project-030823-120224

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Last modified

• 2023-04-19