Voluntary Standard Made Simple

The ESG standard for medium-sized businesses

Sustainability is a competitive advantage – especially for the mid-market. But many standards, such as GRI or ESRS, are complex and resource-intensive. The VS, formerly VSME, offers a structured and practical alternative.

A voluntary ESG standard specifically designed for medium-sized companies – ideal as a starting point or for further developing existing initiatives.

In this factsheet, we cover:

• Target Group – Which companies the VS is suitable for
• Structure of the VS – The two core modules of the standard
• Benefits – Why implementing the VS is worth it
• Comparison – How the VS differs from the ESRS