{"id":66305,"date":"2025-06-17T11:27:31","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T09:27:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amelkis-solutions.com\/vsme-avenir-durable\/"},"modified":"2025-06-17T17:38:19","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T15:38:19","slug":"vsme-sustainable-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amelkis-solutions.com\/en\/vsme-sustainable-future\/","title":{"rendered":"Interview | VSME : A voluntary framework for structuring SME sustainability"},"content":{"rendered":"

Interview with Matthieu Garat, specialist and head of BU ESEF \/ ESG<\/em><\/p>\n

Can you explain what VSME standards are, and who they’re aimed at ?<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Voluntary Standards for non-listed micro-, small- and medium-sized undertakings<\/strong> (VSME<\/a>) <\/em><\/strong>are European sustainability reporting standards. They were created specifically for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises<\/strong> (SMEs) that are not listed on the stock exchange.<\/p>\n

The aim is simple: to enable these structures to better understand, structure and communicate their environmental, social and governance<\/strong> (ESG) impact<\/strong>. These standards are voluntary<\/strong>, but they provide a clear framework for gradually integrating sustainability into management practices.<\/p>\n

How can VSMEs help small businesses structure their CSR approach ?<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

VSMEs give companies a common language<\/strong> in which to talk about sustainability. This is a key step for all SMEs wishing to adopt a coherent CSR strategy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

This framework enables them not only to meet the growing expectations<\/strong> of their stakeholders (customers, partners, investors), but also to strengthen their brand image<\/strong>, differentiate themselves<\/strong> in their market and, ultimately, attract responsible financing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

What are the concrete objectives of VSME reporting ?<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

There are three main objectives:<\/p>\n