VSME Standard
For which companies ?
For SMEs that do not yet have ESG reporting in place, whether due to thresholds or operational barriers (lack of resources, time constraints, complexity, etc.).
Process overview
An introductory meeting (can be conducted online).
Review and analysis of existing reporting processes: annual reports, management reports, any publications/reports on environmental impact, and long-term ambitions (PMT and/or strategic and/or sustainability plans).
A planning meeting to define objectives, scope of intervention, and key challenges.
Optional: Initial training/workshops with teams to raise awareness about environmental issues.
Development of a short- and medium-term action plan: waste management, internal governance, engagement with local communities, creation of necessary internal policies, analysis of client/supplier relationships, creation of an environmental charter.
Value chain analysis and double materiality assessment, including key indicators to implement.
Identification and deployment of new reporting and tracking processes, with upgrades to existing processes (if applicable).
Creation of VSME financial statements for reporting and publication.
Collaboration with external providers or internal IT teams to ensure information system upgrades.
Monitoring and support during the first publication.
Creation of additional reports upon request.
For which industries ?
Applicable to all industries.
Benefits
Strategic Positioning with Stakeholders: Thanks to VSME standards, the company can provide consistent and reliable information on its ESG performance, strengthening its credibility with clients, suppliers, and investors, while attracting new partners and securing financing with banks.
Team Awareness and Empowerment: Organizing workshops and training sessions to enhance environmental knowledge and enable teams to confidently adopt new processes and tools.
Improvement of Reporting Processes: Identifying and updating tracking and reporting processes to ensure transparency and compliance with ESG standards, while simplifying data publication.
Risk Reduction: Better environmental impact management reduces financial, legal, and reputational risks.
Duration and Pricing
Pricing is defined on a fixed-fee basis and adaptable based on needs:
Implementation of basic VSME standards module.
Implementation of basic and complementary VSME standards modules.
Training and workshops with teams.
Setting up key indicators to manage activities according to the 3 ESG pillars.
Development of a medium-term action plan to prepare for CSRD compliance.
The minimum duration of the service is three weeks.
The final cost is determined after an initial introductory meeting and will depend on the objectives to be achieved and the options selected.
I operate in Switzerland, France, and Germany.
For other European Union countries, feel free to contact me.