European Union Introduces Voluntary Sustainability Standard for SMEs
On July 30, 2025, the European Commission adopted a recommendation on the Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard (VSME), developed specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The objective is to facilitate the provision of reliable and comparable sustainability information when requested by large companies and financial institutions, while avoiding disproportionate administrative burdens on SMEs.The standard, prepared by EFRAG, is intended to serve as a common voluntary framework that SMEs can apply at their discretion. The European Commission is encouraging large companies and financial institutions to use this standard when requesting sustainability data from their suppliers and business partners.
Anticipated benefits for SMEs include:
- Easier access to sustainable finance;
- Increased transparency and competitiveness;
- Lower risk of disproportionate reporting obligations.
CONSEJO will continue to closely monitor these developments and explore opportunities to integrate the VSME standard into our services, thereby supporting our clients in advancing sustainability, strengthening transparency, and improving access to sustainable finance.
Implementation of management standards
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The CONSEJO team has been involved in over 1,500 projects for organizations across various sectors of the economy, including manufacturing, construction, energy, information technology, transport, trade, the food industry and services. Our approach focuses on developing management systems that work effectively in practice, tailored to the specific characteristics and needs of each organization. We work closely with our clients, providing consulting support, staff training and assistance during implementation. We strive to deliver high-quality services within the agreed deadlines and solutions that support successful certification and create long-term value for businesses.
