Vision Zero Connect Launches ESG Navigate VSME to Empower SMEs
New platform aligns with the European Commission's recently adopted voluntary SME standard, announced in July 2025
Launch Details
Transforming Compliance into Strategic Advantage for SMEs
Vision Zero Connect have launched ESG Navigate VSME, a sustainability reporting platform expertly crafted to align with the European Commission's recently adopted voluntary SME standard, announced in July 2025.
The EU's recommendation introduces a simplified, voluntary sustainability reporting standard for SMEs, developed by EFRAG, to ease the reporting burden and provide structured ESG disclosures that improve access to sustainable finance and help SMEs respond to requests from larger companies in their supply chain.
That's precisely why Vision Zero Connect has launched ESG Navigate VSME, transforming compliance into a strategic edge for SMEs.
Platform Features & Benefits
EFRAG Compliant Reports
Your reporting is fully aligned with the EFRAG VSME sustainability reporting standard and EU standards and recognised by key stakeholders, including lenders and procurement leaders, making them practical, credible, and widely understood.
AI Guidance
Built-in support walks you through every step, from selecting the right indicators to inputting data, to ensure reports are clear, complete, and standards compliant.
Professional Shareable Reports
Generate polished, shareable reports perfect for guiding decisions and strengthening communication with partners, funders, and clients.
SME-Focused Design
No retrofitted enterprise software, just streamlined tools designed for small European businesses navigating today's expectations for sustainable performance.
Statement from Leadership
"SMEs are the lifeblood of Europe's economy, but too often, ESG reporting demands come without the tools to meet them efficiently. With the EU's adoption of the VSME standard, our platform enables SMEs to respond with confidence, simplicity, and strategic insight."— Rich Ford, CEO of Vision Zero Connect
Understanding the EU VSME Standard
What is VSME?
The European Commission's voluntary SME standard (VSME) is a simplified sustainability reporting framework developed by EFRAG specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises.
It provides a structured approach to ESG disclosures that helps SMEs meet stakeholder expectations without the complexity of full enterprise reporting requirements.
Benefits for SMEs
- Eases reporting burden with simplified framework
- Improves access to sustainable finance
- Enables supply chain compliance
- Recognised by lenders and procurement leaders
Why Choose ESG Navigate VSME?
ESG Navigate VSME transforms the complexity of sustainability reporting into a streamlined, strategic advantage for European SMEs. Built specifically for the EFRAG VSME standard, the platform removes the guesswork from ESG compliance.
How It Works
Select Indicators
AI guidance helps you choose the right sustainability indicators for your business
Input Data
Streamlined data entry process with built-in validation and compliance checks
Generate Reports
Create professional, shareable reports aligned with EFRAG VSME standards
Share with Stakeholders
Strengthen communication with partners, funders, and clients using credible ESG data
About Vision Zero Connect
Vision Zero Connect is an award-winning business leading in ESG management, combining over 20 years of sustainability expertise with future-forward vision. With headquarters in London, Nottingham, Hong Kong, and Malta, and a growing team of 10+ in-house experts, Vision Zero Connect serves clients across diverse sectors and global markets.
Vision Zero Connect is committed to accelerating sustainable transformation for organisations worldwide. Through innovative tools like ESG Navigate and Portfolio One, Vision Zero Connect empowers businesses to make data-driven decisions, track ESG performance, and unlock commercial opportunities.
Market Contacts
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Start Your VSME Reporting Journey
Join European SMEs who are turning sustainability reporting into a strategic advantage. Discover how ESG Navigate VSME can help your business meet EU standards with confidence and simplicity.