Free 5-day email course
VSME ready in 5 days
One email a day. By Friday, you'll know exactly what to measure, where to find the data, and how to build your first VSME report.
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. Just 5 practical emails.
What you'll learn
Why your customers are asking for VSME data
What the VSME standard is, why it exists, and why your customers and supply chain partners are starting to request this data — even though it's technically voluntary.
Recommended reading: Why Your Customer Sent a VSME Questionnaire
The 11 disclosures — what you actually need to report
A plain-language walkthrough of B1 through B11. Which ones matter most for your industry, and which data points you can skip in the basic module.
Recommended reading: The 11 VSME Disclosures Explained
Measuring your environmental footprint
Where to find your energy, water, and waste data. How to calculate Scope 1 and 2 emissions from utility bills you already have. What Scope 3 means and when to worry about it.
Recommended reading: Set Up ESG Tracking in 20 Minutes
Social metrics and governance — the parts most suppliers skip
Workforce data, health and safety, gender pay gap, training hours, and anti-corruption policies. Where to pull this from HR records and why it matters to your customers.
Recommended reading: Double Materiality for SMEs
Pulling it all together — your first VSME report
How to structure your report, what format your customers expect, and how to go from a pile of data to a document you can actually send. Plus: how to keep it updated with minimal effort going forward.
Recommended reading: VSME Reporting for SMEs — What to Do
Who this is for
Take this course if:
- →A customer or buyer asked for your ESG or VSME data
- →You're a supplier to EU-based companies subject to CSRD
- →You don't have a sustainability team or consultant
- →You want to understand VSME before hiring help
Not the right fit if:
- —You already have a sustainability team running VSME reporting
- —You're a large enterprise subject to CSRD directly
- —You need third-party assurance or certified audits
Why suppliers are getting ahead of this now
75%
of EU companies will require supply chain ESG data by 2027 under CSRD
11
disclosures in the VSME basic module — manageable for any business, regardless of size
20 min
to set up basic ESG tracking with the right tools — not weeks, not months
5 emails. 5 days. VSME-ready.
Each email takes about 10 minutes to read. By the end of the week, you'll know more about VSME than most sustainability consultants charge thousands to explain.
Free course. The product step comes later, after the basics are clear.
Questions
Is this really free?
Yes. Five emails, completely free. On Day 5 we'll mention ESG Passport as a tool that can help — but there's no paywall on the course content itself.
What if I don't have any ESG data yet?
That's exactly who this course is for. Each day tells you what data to collect and where to find it — utility bills, HR records, and operational data you already have.
Do I need to be in the EU?
VSME is an EU standard, but if you supply to EU-based companies, they may ask for this data regardless of where you're based. The course is useful for any supplier in a global supply chain.
Can I take the course at my own pace?
Emails arrive daily, but they're yours to read whenever. Each one is self-contained with links to deeper guides if you want to explore further.
Your customers will ask. Be ready.
Start the free course today. By this time next week, you'll have a clear path to your first VSME report.
Already know what VSME is? Check your readiness score or start tracking for free