At least 67% of MSMEs said that their level of understanding of sustainability measures has improved since the previous quarter, while 50% asked for direct monetary incentives to adopt sustainable measures. These, among other findings, were highlights of the SIDBI-D&B Sustainability Perception Index, which examines the assessment of both internal and external factors that contribute to the perception of sustainability in businesses across three key dimensions. In the April-June quarter, the index indicated a reduction of 20% in implementation scores, a 17% decrease in willingness scores, and an 11% downturn in awareness scores. The significant fluctuation in the index is due to a lack of knowledge about institutional products and the internal expertise of enterprises regarding sustainability in different pockets. 8 out of 10 MSMEs feel the need to improve awareness of sustainability measures, policies, and procedures for the adoption of sustainable practices.