The Council of the European Union has announced significant simplifications in sustainability reporting (CSRD) obligations. According to the Council, this should benefit entrepreneurs through less complex rules, lower costs, and clearer expectations. Therefore, 2026 is the time to create clarity about your company's sustainability. In this blog post, we clearly explain what's changing, why the EU is doing this, and what the consequences are for your company.

Read here why sustainability data is important for your SME and how VSME reporting can play a role in this.

Sustainable business starts with measurement. You can only improve what you understand. Many companies limit themselves to tracking their direct emissions, which include Scope 1 (direct emissions such as gas consumption and company vehicles) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased electricity or heating). But that’s often just the tip of the iceberg.

For businesses working on sustainability reporting according to the VSME Standard, measuring CO₂ emissions is a critical first step. Pressure to measure and report your emissions is mounting throughout the supply chain. Large corporations, banks and investors increasingly demand clear and transparent ESG data from partners/suppliers. Even if your business doesn’t have to comply with CSRD or TCFD requirements, it remains important to demonstrate your sustainability efforts. In this blog, we explain how our CO₂ Calculator helps you measure emissions and meet VSME reporting requirements.

'Carbon emissions' refer to greenhouse gases (GHGs) contributing to global warming. Depending on your location in the UK, the size of your business, and the sector you operate in, you may need to follow specific laws and regulations regarding carbon emissions. This blog will explore when to register emissions, why it's essential, and which data you need to collect. We'll also cover relevant laws that may affect your business.

With the growing focus on sustainable business, the concept of "Double Materiality" is increasingly relevant. We explain where this term comes from and what it means. We delve into the two components of Double Materiality: Impact and Financial Materiality. We also share an inspiring customer story about the benefits of Double Materiality Analysis.

A recent study by KPMG US found that many companies are trying to improve their sustainability reporting. However, about half of these companies still use basic spreadsheets to manage their ESG activities. While this is happening, pressure for businesses to become more eco-friendly and socially responsible is also increasing. The KPMG survey, given to 550 leaders in primarily European companies, showed a large gap between what companies think they are doing well and what they're doing regarding ESG reporting. Is this correlation connected to the type of software used, and if so, why are spreadsheets unsuitable for monitoring sustainability activities?

The European Parliament recently agreed to tighten climate laws. This means that more European companies and citizens will start paying for the CO2 they emit. It is an important step in the fight against climate change, but what does this mean for SMEs?

Diversity and inclusion in the workplace make not only ethical but also business sense, according to McKinsey research. However, SMEs still struggle with creating a diverse work environment, with women and minorities often underrepresented and discrimination and exclusion prevalent.

As an SME, you may feel that you have little impact on carbon emissions and climate change. But nothing could be further from the truth. You can now make a start with sustainability and we will help you do so! In this blog, we give you 6 clear tips on how you too, as an SME, can start with CO2 reduction and make a valuable contribution to the environment and your business.

Are you interested in making your business more sustainable, but don't know where to start? Calculating your CO2 emissions is an important part of sustainability and a popular topic, both for individuals and companies. But how do you calculate, not to mention reduce them?

Want to make your business more sustainable but don’t know how? Or have you already become more sustainable but don’t know what’s next? In three easy steps, you measure, improve and communicate your company's sustainability. We help you do this. It all starts with measuring sustainability; after all, to measure is to know.