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Insights, guides, and updates on sustainability reporting for Swiss SMEs
GuidesMarch 23, 20268 min read
The VSME Standard Explained: What Swiss SMEs Need to Know
The EFRAG VSME standard is a voluntary framework for SME sustainability reporting. What it contains, why it matters, and what Swiss SMEs can do.
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GuidesMarch 23, 202610 min read
VSME Basic Module: All Fields Explained (B1–B11)
Complete guide to every field in the EFRAG VSME Basic Module. What data you need, what's mandatory vs optional, and how to fill it out.
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NewsMarch 23, 20267 min read
Sustainability Reporting in Switzerland 2026: Who Must Report?
Which Swiss companies are required to report on sustainability? The current legal situation, planned changes, and what SMEs can do voluntarily.
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GuidesDecember 15, 20245 min read
What is VSME and Why Swiss SMEs Need It
Learn about the EFRAG Voluntary SME Sustainability Reporting Standard and how it helps Swiss small and medium enterprises meet growing sustainability requirements.
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GuidesDecember 10, 20244 min read
Understanding KBOB Emission Factors for Swiss Businesses
A deep dive into the official Swiss KBOB emission factors and why using them ensures accurate and credible GHG calculations for your sustainability reports.
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InsightsNovember 15, 20256 min read
Sustainability Reporting Trends for Swiss SMEs
What Swiss SMEs need to know about evolving sustainability reporting requirements and how to prepare for the changing regulatory landscape.
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GuidesMarch 4, 20268 min read
VSME Basic Module: A Step-by-Step Guide for SMEs
A practical walkthrough of the EFRAG VSME Basic Module, covering all disclosure requirements from B1 to B12 and what data you need to complete each section.
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GuidesMarch 4, 20267 min read
How to Calculate Your SME's Carbon Footprint in Switzerland
A practical guide to calculating Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions for Swiss SMEs, using official KBOB emission factors and real-world examples.
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NewsMarch 4, 20266 min read
Sustainability Reporting Obligations in Switzerland: What SMEs Need to Know in 2026
An overview of Swiss sustainability reporting requirements under CO Art. 964a-c, how obligations cascade to SMEs through supply chains, and what voluntary steps SMEs can take.
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InsightsApril 1, 20267 min read
CSRD Supply Chain Effects: What It Means for Swiss SMEs
How the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive impacts Swiss SMEs through supply chain requirements, and how to prepare with a VSME declaration.
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InsightsApril 1, 20266 min read
VSME vs. Full ESRS: Understanding the Difference for SMEs
A clear comparison between the full European Sustainability Reporting Standards and the VSME standard for SMEs, including when to use which framework.
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GuidesMay 1, 20265 min read
QuickVSME Product Walkthrough: Create Your Declaration in Under an Hour
A step-by-step tour of QuickVSME, from account creation through data entry to PDF generation, showing how Swiss SMEs can produce a VSME declaration quickly.
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GuidesMay 1, 20266 min read
Scope 1 and Scope 2 Emissions Explained for SMEs
A clear explanation of Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions, what they mean for SMEs, and how to measure each category with practical Swiss examples.
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InsightsMarch 25, 202610 min read
What Is the EU Value Chain Cap? What It Means for SME Suppliers
The EU Value Chain Cap will limit what large companies can request from SME suppliers to VSME-level data. Here's what it means and how to prepare.
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InsightsMarch 25, 20268 min read
EFRAG VSME Excel Template vs QuickVSME: Which Should You Use?
Compare the free EFRAG Excel template with QuickVSME's guided wizard. Side-by-side: cost, time, calculation support, and output format.
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GuidesMarch 25, 20269 min read
Your Customer Is Asking for Sustainability Data — What to Do
You received a sustainability questionnaire from a large customer. Here's what's happening, what they need, and how to respond.
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InsightsMarch 25, 202612 min read
VSME Reporting for Swiss SMEs: All Your Options Compared (2026)
Excel template, QuickVSME, consultant, or enterprise software? Compare all four approaches to creating your VSME declaration.
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GuidesMarch 25, 20269 min read
VSME Standard Explained: What Swiss SMEs Need to Know
Complete guide to the EFRAG VSME standard for Swiss SMEs. What it is, why it matters, and how to get started.
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GuidesMarch 25, 20268 min read
VSME Standard for Swiss SMEs: Complete Guide
Everything Swiss SMEs need to know about the VSME sustainability reporting standard — modules, data points, and practical steps.
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