VSME – Voluntary Standard for
Small- and Medium-size Enterprises

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UNIQA Sustainable’s VSME solution

UNIQA Sustainable’s VSME (Voluntary Standard for Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises) solution* is tailored to help businesses report on their sustainability practices. By offering a comprehensive overview of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics, VSME empowers enterprises to track their sustainability performance accurately.

The VSME solution addresses the immediate needs of sustainability reporting and shows companies in which areas they can improve their ESG performance. By integrating ESG metrics into daily operations, businesses can make informed decisions that align with both their strategic goals and regulatory requirements.

* Voluntary sustainability reporting standard for unlisted small and medium-sized enterprises

Benefits for businesses

Preparedness for stakeholder requests – Being prepared to provide sustainability data upon request from financial institutions, business partners or other stakeholders.
Better risk management – By identifying and managing sustainability-related risks, businesses can reduce their likelihood of occurrence and minimize their impact on operations.
Better cost efficiency – Sustainability practices also contribute to cost savings through more efficient resource use, reduced waste, and enhanced energy efficiency.
Competitive advantage – Sustainability initiatives provide a competitive advantage by attracting customers, investors and employees who prefer resilient and ethical businesses.
Improved reputation – Companies that adopt sustainable practices are often seen as responsible and resilient, enhancing their public image and reputation.
Accelerating innovation – Sustainable practices drive innovation by encouraging new solutions and investments in green technologies.

What sets us apart

UNIQA Sustainable’s VSME solution is designed as a user-friendly and intuitive tool, eliminating the need for an internal ESG reporting expert. The tool is structured as a questionnaire featuring clearly defined questions, each supported by practical guidance to ensure ease of use. Additionally, our sustainability experts are available to provide personalized support whenever needed.

As part of the UNIQA Sustainable product suite, SMEs can seamlessly calculate all data required by the VSME standard, including greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and climate risk and vulnerability analysis.

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This is how working with UNIQA Sustainable Business Solutions could look like:

VSME – Sustainability Report for SMEs

A metal processor in the Czech Republic is using the VSME tool to systematically record ESG data. The report helps with communication with banks and customers, strengthens reputation, and identifies specific potential for improving energy efficiency.

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Process steps

What businesses will receive:

The final VSME report is a detailed document that offers a status quo of their ESG impact.

This report is not only beneficial for internal purposes but is also an essential tool for communicating with various stakeholders such as financial institutions, customers, employees and business partners. For financial institutions, the report demonstrates the company’s commitment to sustainability, potentially enhancing its attractiveness for long-term investment. Customers can see the efforts being made towards sustainable practices, increasing their trust and loyalty to the brand. Employees, on the other hand, get an understanding of the company’s dedication to sustainability.

Secure the future of your business with UNIQA Sustainable Business Solutions.