Who benefits from the VSME standard?

Who benefits from the VSME standard?

Short answer: Small and medium-sized enterprises, along with their banks, investors, and major customers, all benefit[72].

For SMEs, the VSME means less administrative effort and more efficient access to capital: banks and investors receive structured information and can assess risks better, which can lead to cheaper financing. Karomia estimates that a VSME-based ESG profile can lower interest rates by around 15 basis points, saving roughly €3,000 annually in one example[78]. The VSME also helps win new business because many supply-chain managers only work with partners who provide ESG information[79]. Public procurers and insurers likewise benefit from standardized data and transparent sustainability performance.

Sources: [72], [78], [79] Stop Drowning in ESG Requests: One VSME Report Can Do It All | Karomia Blog