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VSME advice for SME entrepreneurs

Meet sustainable commitments and make real impact

Do you supply large companies as an SME entrepreneur? Then you have to deal with the new European CSRD legislation that sets requirements for sustainability reporting in the supply chain. The Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for SME’s (VSME) offers you as an SME a practical framework to both meet these supply chain obligations and to realize your own sustainability ambitions.

We offer three service packages to help your organization meet CSRD obligations and improve your sustainability performance step by step. Whether you mainly want to report to your supply chain partners or develop a complete sustainability strategy: we are here for you.

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Why choose our approach?

  • Specifically targeting SMEs
  • Practical, phased and customized
  • Reliable guidance from analysis to strategy

VSME Basic

This package is perfect for business owners who want to get started with sustainability reporting and get an initial understanding of what the CSRD and the VSME means for them. You’ll get practical guidance on how to comply with data requests from larger supply chain partners without placing a disproportionate burden on your organization.

What do you get?
  • CSRD and VSME introductory workshop, tailored to your organization
  • Gap analysis to understand the difference between your current situation and the CSRD (VSME) requirements
  • Initial materiality exploration of relevant sustainability themes
  • Data and system inventory for an efficient reporting process
  • Practical roadmap with concrete priorities and recommendations
  • Optional: Internal communication & awareness support
  • Optional: Templates for reporting and documentation
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VMSE Deepening

With this package you go one step further and integrate sustainability structurally into your business operations. Through a thorough analysis of your impact, stakeholders and value chain, you lay a solid foundation for a sustainability policy that goes beyond simply meeting external obligations.

What do you get?
  • Everything from VSME Basis
  • Full Dual Materiality Analysis (DMA) in accordance with ESRS standard: determine which ESG themes are really relevant from both impact and financial perspectives.
  • Thorough stakeholder analysis and consultation: identify and involve key stakeholders in your sustainability approach.
  • Complete value chain analysis: map sustainability risks and opportunities throughout your entire supply chain, from suppliers to customers.
  • Practical advice on roles, responsibilities and governance: concrete tools to embed sustainability in your organization.
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VSME Strategic Impact

This comprehensive package helps you turn sustainability into a strategic advantage. Together we develop a future-proof ESG policy with concrete objectives and activities, which we embed in your business processes and culture. With this you take real steps towards sustainability and strengthen your competitive position.

What do you get?
  • All from VSME floor
  • Coherent ESG policy and strategy: development of concrete objectives, KPIs and an integrated approach in line with your business strategy.
  • CSRD-ready reporting structure: advice on an efficient reporting structure that meets requirements.
  • Audit and verification preparation: support in preparing for external validation of your reporting.
  • Stakeholder communication strategy: developing an approach to effectively communicate your sustainability efforts and results.
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Benefits of the voluntary VSME approach for SMEs

Although SMEs are not yet legally required to report according to the CSRD, voluntary preparation through the VSME guidelines offers significant advantages:

  • Leading the chain: Large companies increasingly expect SME suppliers to make their sustainability impacts transparent. VSME helps you be prepared.
  • Better access to finance: Banks and investors are asking for ESG information more often. With the VSME, you are transparent and more attractive as a sustainable partner.
  • Competitive advantage: Sustainability is a differentiating factor with customers, partners and in tenders.
  • Direction and structure: The VSME approach helps your organization think in a structured way about long-term value and social responsibility.
  • Risk management: Early understanding of sustainability risks prevents surprises and increases resilience.
  • Incentive for innovation: The process encourages more efficient, forward-looking business.
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