VSME medal criteria

Full-color VSME Bronze logo, with globe and text in English and French, indicating the Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for small and medium-sized companies.

BRONZE medal

The company initiates its ESG approach by structuring its first indicators and adopting a simple approach that already complies with the fundamentals of the VSME standard.

  • The company sets up clear reporting on its energy, water and waste consumption, as well as its GHG emissions (scope 1 & 2).

  • Simple data are tracked: number of employees, minimum wage level, contractual coverage, workplace accidents, etc.

  • The company draws up an initial structured ESG report, aligned with the basic module of the VSME standard. This formalizes the company's initial commitments and lays the foundations for transparent communication.

The SILVER medal

Full-color VSME Platinum logo, with globe and text in English and French, indicating the Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for small and medium-sized companies.

The company structures its ESG strategy to meet the expectations of financiers, customers and partners, while deepening its commitments.

  • Direct and indirect emissions are measured, and reduction targets are defined for scopes 1 and 2, with an associated action plan.

  • The company identifies its physical risks (flooding, heat, etc.) and its transition risks/opportunities (regulations, technology, etc.) through two scenarios: a scenario of high emissions and a scenario of limiting emissions to +1.5°C.

  • The company organizes its ESG reporting in a coherent way, covering all the themes required by the complete module of the VSME standard.

Full-color VSME Gold logo, with globe and text in English and French, indicating the Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for small and medium-sized companies.

The GOLD medal

The company fully integrates its ESG commitments into its corporate governance and is beginning to implement concrete actions at all levels - environmental, social and governance.

  • The company has a strategic roadmap validated by management. This plan specifies decarbonization levers, concrete and measurable actions, and reduction targets compatible with limiting global warming to 1.5°C.

  • HR policies, code of ethics, fight against corruption, health/safety, onboarding/offboarding... Practices are structured and monitored.

  • The company has identified the major risks that could impact its operations (cyber-attack, health crisis, fire, etc.). A structured plan has been drawn up to ensure business continuity in the event of a crisis:

    • An analysis of critical scenarios

    • Preventive measures

    • An operational recovery strategy
      This plan is regularly updated and communicated to the teams concerned.

* non-exhaustive list of criteria

Full-color VSME Silver logo, with globe and text in English and French, indicating the Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for small and medium-sized companies.

The PLATINUM medal

The company becomes a model of ESG maturity: it reports publicly, involves its stakeholders and commits itself beyond its perimeter.

  • A costed action plan, approved by governance, with a defined budget, a 1.5°C-compatible strategy and monitored progress.

  • An annual report is published according to a recognized standard, with precise data, measured actions and enhanced transparency.

  • The company contributes to collective initiatives, formalizes a human rights policy in line with international standards, and assesses critical human risks in its value chain.

Your VSME journey in 5 steps

  • 1. Discovery appointment (15min)

    An initial discussion to understand your context, present the VSME approach and answer any questions you may have.

  • 2. ESG questionnaire

    You receive a structured self-assessment, aligned with the VSME standard, to determine your level of ESG maturity.

  • Pre-audit

    3. Pre-audit

    An accredited partner verifies that your self-assessment is complete, supported by recent evidence and consistent with the medal level you are aiming for.

    Pre-audit fees

    Bronze - € 495
    Silver     - € 990
    Gold     - € 1,485
    Platinum     - € 1,980

  • 4. Audit and award of a medal

    A documentary audit is carried out by SMT, based on the pre-audit performed by an approved partner.

    Following this verification, you are awarded an ESG medal, reflecting your level of ESG commitment.

    * No change of medal, audit valid for 2 years

  • A person using a laptop, pointing at the screen with his finger, wearing a black wristband.

    5. Communication and next steps

    Annual subscription

    TPE - €490

    SME - €990

    GE - €1490

    A brand book designed to highlight your medal and reinforce the visibility of your ESG commitment.

 

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