A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT IN SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES TO IMPROVE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

Abstract

This article delineates the determinants affecting the ecological, social, and economic health of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) within the production industry in Asia. Asian SMEs significantly contribute to financial advancement and the attainment of the region's sustainable growth objectives. SMEs are essential for creating employment, distribution of earnings, and the expansion of Asian exporters.SMEs significantly contribute to global usage of resources, air and water contamination, and waste production. This article analyzes and examines the elements that drive Asian production SMEs towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). An integrated literature analysis reveals that creativity and entrepreneurial mindsets, governmental interventions, and lean production methods are essential elements influencing the economic, social, and ecological success of Asian SMEs. This article delineates prospective research directions that assist Asian SMEs in achieving comprehensive sustainable growth efficiency.