ESG Guides
Practical guides to help you navigate ESG requirements and respond to customer requests. Start with your situation, or filter by the platform or topic you already have in mind.
What Do I Write for Each VSME Category? 10 Copy-Paste Starter Statements
Stuck on what to write for each VSME category? Here are 10 safe starter statements — one per category — plus what buyers expect and the mistake to avoid in each.
CBAM for Suppliers: What Your EU Customer Needs From You
CBAM's definitive regime started in 2026. What non-EU suppliers need to know: the 50-tonne threshold, embedded emissions data, and default vs actual values.
EUDR Supplier Requirements: Geolocation, DDS & Deadlines
What the EU Deforestation Regulation asks of suppliers: plot geolocation, legality evidence, who files the due diligence statement, and the new deadlines.
LkSG After the Reform: What Suppliers Still Need to Provide
Germany is repealing the LkSG, but due diligence duties remain. What actually stopped, why supplier questionnaires continue, and how to respond well.
Customer Sustainability Survey for Suppliers: What to Expect
A customer sent a sustainability survey. Here's what they're actually asking for, which questions appear most, and how to prepare a credible response.
Achilles Prequalification: A Supplier's Guide
How Achilles prequalification works for suppliers: communities like UVDB, annual subscription, the questionnaire, Verify audits, and how to prepare.
Avetta Supplier Compliance: What Prequalification Requires
What Avetta requires from suppliers: safety programs, insurance certificates, OSHA logs and EMR data — how client connections work and how long it takes.
EcoVadis Corrective Action Plan: What to Do After Your Score
How suppliers can use an EcoVadis corrective action plan to prioritize improvements and prepare evidence for reassessment.
Higg Index for Suppliers: Completing Your FEM & FSLM
How suppliers complete the Higg FEM and FSLM — Cascale's facility modules on the Worldly platform — what data to gather, and why verification matters.
How Long Does an EcoVadis Assessment Take?
Realistic EcoVadis timeline for suppliers: preparation time, questionnaire work, assessment review, and common delays.
Product Carbon Footprint (PCF): A Supplier's Guide
What a Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) is, why customers ask suppliers for it, how to calculate one, and how it differs from your company-level footprint.
What Data Customers Actually Need for Scope 3 Reporting
Scope 3 data requirements explained for suppliers. What your customers need, what formats they expect, and how to provide useful data even if you've never tracked.
How to Set Up ESG Data Tracking in 20 Minutes
You don't need consultants or expensive software to start tracking ESG data. Here's a step-by-step guide to setting up a complete tracking system in 20 minutes.
ESG Policy Template for SMEs: What Small Companies Actually Need
Simple ESG policy guidance for SMEs. Learn what to include in environmental, social and governance policies for a 100-person company without corporate bloat.
ESG Reporting for Small Businesses
ESG reporting doesn't require consultants or 200-page reports. Learn the 80/20 of what small businesses actually need: energy data, workforce metrics, and policies.
CSDDD for Small Suppliers: What Actually Applies to You
The EU scaled back CSDDD in March 2026. What the due diligence directive now means for small suppliers, what your big customers will ask, and when.
How to Talk About Your ESG Progress Without Greenwashing
How suppliers can talk about ESG progress honestly, avoid unsupported green claims, and reduce legal and customer trust risk.
ESG Response vs ISO 14001 Certification for Suppliers
ISO 14001 covers environmental management, not full ESG. Learn where the certification helps, where it falls short, and how to build the strongest supplier response.
ESG Consultant vs DIY: The Honest Comparison
Should you hire an ESG consultant or handle reporting yourself? Compare costs, timelines, trade-offs, and when each option makes sense.
ESG for Startups: What Investors Actually Check
What investors actually check on ESG, what founders should have ready, and how to avoid scrambling before the next funding round.