Frameworks
Sustainability reporting with VSME
SMEs face growing pressure from customers and investors to prove sustainability commitment, but complex frameworks aren't designed for you.
Tidal makes reporting achievable. Collect ESG data systematically, generate compliant VSME reports, and prove your sustainability progress without the overhead.
VSME in depth
VSME stands for Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for SMEs and is developed to support medium-sized and smaller organisations with sustainability reporting without the complexity of CSRD. The standard is established by EFRAG and aligns with European sustainability frameworks.
In practice, many SME organisations experience pressure from customers, financiers, and chain partners to provide insight into sustainability. At the same time, CSRD is often too heavy and too complex for their scale.
By applying VSME, a workable framework emerges. Organisations report in a structured manner on relevant ESG subjects at a level that fits their size and maturity.
How Tidal helps you get certified
Hit the ground running
Start with our pre-built controls, policies, and risk assessment templates.
Our platform guides you through establishing your ISMS scope, identifying assets, and implementing right-sized controls that match your business needs.
Why Tidal Control
We understand your challenges because we've been there. Our team of GRC experts and security professionals built Tidal to solve the real problems compliance teams face every day.
Made in Europe
Built and hosted in Europe. Your compliance data stays in the EU for full control and peace of mind.
Continuous automation
Automated evidence collection from cloud providers and development tools working 24/7 for you.
Real security
Build secure systems that protect your business and satisfy auditors, not just check compliance boxes.
Go beyond VSME
Explore complementary frameworks that strengthen your SME sustainability strategy.
ISO 14001
Deepening your environmental commitment? ISO 14001 provides environmental management that complements VSME's sustainability reporting.
ISO 26000
Broadening social responsibility beyond sustainability? ISO 26000 covers wider responsibility aspects that enhance VSME's sustainability focus for SMEs.
GDPR
Protecting stakeholder data in your sustainability initiatives? GDPR ensures personal data collected for sustainability reporting is handled responsibly.
ISO 9001
Integrating sustainability with quality management? ISO 9001 helps embed sustainability into your quality processes alongside VSME reporting.
Integrate with your existing tools
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Frequently asked questions
VSME (Voluntary SME Standard) is a simplified sustainability reporting standard for small and medium-sized enterprises in Europe. It's designed for SMEs seeking to report sustainability information voluntarily or to meet supply chain reporting requirements.
VSME is a simplified alternative to full ESRS (European Sustainability Reporting Standards) under CSRD. It's designed for SMEs that aren't directly subject to CSRD but need to report sustainability information for customers or investors.
VSME is voluntary - hence the name. However, many SMEs adopt it to meet supply chain sustainability reporting requests from larger customers or to demonstrate sustainability commitment to investors and stakeholders.
VSME covers environmental, social, and governance topics including climate change, resource use, workforce, business conduct, and governance. Our platform helps you identify which topics are material for your business and report on them proportionately.
Our platform provides structured guidance, data collection templates, and reporting frameworks specifically for VSME. We help you focus on material topics, collect required data efficiently, and generate compliant sustainability reports.
Yes, implementing VSME helps build sustainability reporting capabilities that align with CSRD/ESRS requirements. If your SME grows into CSRD scope, the data and processes you've established provide a strong foundation for expanded reporting.