The objective of this assignment is to conduct key assessments to inform the design of a World Bank-supported operation to be led by NAFIN which would provide financing and technical assistance support; through local financial institutions; to support Mexican SMEs’ integration – or deepen their integration – in global value chains by improving their sustainable/environmental performance. The project would seek to leverage “near-shoring” opportunities by helping Mexican SMEs position themselves to meet multi-nationals’ increasing demand for working with “green”/”sustainable” local suppliers. To this end; the project would support sustainability/green certification of Mexican SMEs aligned with relevant national and international standards (e.g.; ISO 14001; ISSB; CINIF; USMCA commercial agreements; or the Mexican Sustainable Taxonomy).