The VSME standard guides companies in disclosing key risks to enhance resilience and provide value beyond sustainability reporting. For example, identifying and disclosing climate risks helps companies develop protective policies and demonstrate how they address material risks for long-term stability.
EU regulations on value chain disclosures ensure that companies reporting under the VSME standard will be well-equipped to meet CSRD-related requests from value chain partners and financial institutions.
VSME helps SMEs provide key data for banks and investors. With the EU aiming to unlock €50 billion for sectors like clean tech and digitalization, SMEs can better access funding by streamlining sustainability data collection and disclosure.
The VSME offers SMEs flexibility in reporting, ensuring they disclose only relevant information without excessive resource use. SMEs can choose between a Basic Module, covering core metrics, and a Comprehensive Module, requiring deeper disclosures on policies, human rights, and climate targets.
The VSME Basic module includes the core sustainability disclosures and is well suited for small businesses beginning their sustainability reporting. The Comprehensive module builds on this by providing more detailed insights into strategy, climate risks, and governance, making it ideal for companies aiming to meet investor or regulatory expectations.
