VSME

Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises face a significant challenge: keeping pace with evolving sustainability standards from stakeholders, despite having limited resources.

Even if you're not required to report within the EU or align with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), expectations regarding the information SMEs should provide are increasing, and your business relationships may depend on your ability to respond effectively.

What’s the solution?

Introducing the voluntary reporting standard for SMEs (VSME). This is the EU's initiative to support SME participation in a more sustainable economy. It offers an efficient and proportionate way to align your strategy, stakeholder engagement, and reporting with global best practice.

This guide will introduce you to the EU's new VSME standard and explain why it's an excellent first step for your business. We'll cover:

• What is VSME, and who is it designed for?
• How can I use VSME to add value, before and beyond reporting?
• What does it include, and how does it compare to CSRD?