How does the VSME differ from the GRI standards?

GRI standards are more comprehensive and cover topics such as parental leave, discrimination, or local economic impacts that are not included in the VSME[18].

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How does the VSME differ from the GRI standards?

Short answer: GRI standards are more comprehensive and cover topics such as parental leave, discrimination, or local economic impacts that are not included in the VSME[18].

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) sets widely accepted sustainability standards that often involve more than 1,000 data points and a very broad range of topics. In comparison, the VSME is deliberately lean and voluntary. According to Tanso, the VSME works as an entry point or complement for companies that do not (yet) report under GRI; it does not replace GRI reporting because many topics are covered there in greater detail[18].

Sources: [18] VSME FAQ: Voluntary sustainability reporting for SMEs I Tanso Blog

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