SME Data Hub
Each quarter 1,000 UK SME owners across a range of sectors, regions and sizes, are surveyed by specialist independent researcher, Kantar, on Close Brothers’ behalf.
Use the drop-downs to select a year and quarter to look at the data we collected at that time.
Accessing the data
This data is free for you to use. All we ask is that you credit 'Close Brothers Asset Finance' if you do use it.
Select the year/quarter: Each 'wave' was collected at a specific time. Just select from the drop-down (above) the year/quarter you wish to view.
Choose a question set: Below you can also choose different question sets to select data about a specific category or topic.
Filter the data: Use the filters on the right to see the results split by gender, location, turnover, and industry.
Compare data: If the same question has been asked in other years/quarters, you can use the drop-down underneath each chart to see how results have changed over time.
Environment
75
%
of business owners say COVID-19 has given them a better appreciation of the value of nature
Summary
Published March 2021
More and more businesses are becoming aware of the impact their activities have on the environment. Our research tracks business owners’ views, including how the pandemic has changed their appreciation of nature and how ‘green’ they think their business is.
Questions
Carbon neutrality refers to achieving net zero carbon emissions by off-setting the carbon you release. Do you think your business can become carbon neutral by 2050?
| Yes, we can become fully carbon neutral | 48.3% |
| No, but we can reach 75% carbon offset | 6.9% |
| No, but we can reach 50% carbon offset | 13.8% |
| No, but we can reach 25% carbon offset | 13.8% |
| No, we don’t believe we can reduce our emissions by 2050 | 3.4% |
| No, reducing carbon emissions is not a priority for us | 13.8% |
