Workshop
This workshop offers participants a comprehensive introduction to the VSME Standard – a sustainability reporting framework tailored specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the EU.
Part A will provide essential background information, including the target audience, the benefits of adopting the VSME Standard, and its modular structure (basic and comprehensive). Participants will also be introduced to the broader VSME ecosystem, including platforms and tools that support implementation. A short Q&A session will close this section.
Part B focuses on practical application. Through a hands-on session, participants will explore selected VSME modules, covering key ESG (Environment, Social, and Governance) aspects, with a special focus on a Luxembourg-specific case example.
Whether you're new to sustainability reporting or looking to align with evolving EU requirements, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge and tools to get started with the VSME Standard.
Important: Capacity is limited to 70 participants. To ensure broad participation, we kindly ask that each company register only one representative once the capacity limit is reached.
Agenda
10:00 - 10:05 : Welcome & Objectives of the Workshop - Philippe Scholten (Sustainability Advisor, House of Sustainability)
10:05 - 10:35 : Part A: Background on the VSME Standard - EFRAG, Elisa Bevilacqua (Senior Technical Manager) (online), EFRAG VSME Team
- Target Audience: Who the VSME Standard is designed for?
- Key Benefits: How the standard supports stakeholder-oriented sustainability reporting?
- Standard structure: Overview of the basic and comprehensive modules
- Supporting Tools: Available platforms and tools within the VSME ecosystem
Brief Q&A Session
10:35 - 12:00 : Part B: Hands-on Session – Applying the VSME Modules - EFRAG, Giulia Faedo (Advanced Technical Manager), Lorenzo Baldini (Junior Technical Manager)
A practical session focused on selected VSME modules across key ESG topics, using a Luxembourg-specific context :
Cross-cutting : Identifying relevant NACE codes (Module B1)
Environment :
- Energy: Energy consumption & Greenhouse Gas Emissions (Module B3)
- Water: Water withdrawal & Water Consumption (Module B6)
Social :
- Employment: Workforce General characteristics (Type of contract, Gender, Country of employment and Turnover rate) (Module B8)
- Employment: Workforce Health and Safety (Module B9)
- Value Chain: Negative human rights incidents (Module C7)
Governance : EU Reference Benchmarks: Understanding thresholds and tables for compliance
12:00 - 13:00 : Networking Lunch - Chamber of Commerce