News & Webinar

1 October 2026 · Gaia Open Minds

Name, scope and value chain cap change; modules and existing reports remain. A simple guide to the update.

7 July 2026 · GrifoNews

Banks are integrating ESG criteria into credit risk assessments. The SME–bank framework identifies around 40 relevant data points for clearer access to finance.

3 July 2026 · Commissione europea

The Commission adopted the delegated regulation establishing the voluntary sustainability reporting standard, completing the key 2026 regulatory milestone.

20 June 2026 · Iniziativa

From 11 Jan 2026 the new EBA Guidelines make ESG a core factor in how banks assess companies. SMEs without ESG data are perceived as higher risk: higher spreads, more guarantees, longer approval processes and more selective access to financing. It is time to consider ESG no longer just compliance — it's a financial advantage.

14 June 2026 · Gaia Open Minds

VSME vs CSRD: which standard to choose in 2026

A practical comparison of the two frameworks, with selection criteria based on company size, supply chain and investor requests.

10 June 2026 · Confindustria Lombardia

Confindustria Bergamo/Lombardia hosted a webinar with EFRAG experts to present the VSME Standard, the EU regulatory framework and practical implementation steps.

8 June 2026 · Paradigma

The «25 Years of EFRAG» conference focused on SME proportionality and on the role of the VSME standard in the next era of corporate reporting.

3 June 2026 · ALTIS Advisory

The EU Commission has closed the consultation on the new voluntary standards, built on VSME. Application expected from fiscal year 2027.

10–11 June 2026 · EFRAG

The XBRL package, the digital template and a new pre-filled example were released. Official publication on 11 June 2026.

30 May 2026 · Gaia Open Minds

Carbon footprint: how to really calculate it (Scope 1, 2, 3)

A hands-on guide to calculating greenhouse-gas emissions for an SME, from energy consumption to the supply chain.

6 May 2026 · European Commission

Two delegated acts introduce a cap: CSRD companies will not be allowed to ask supply-chain partners (under 1,000 employees) for information beyond the 2024 VSME-based voluntary standard.

27 April 2026 · Reporting Academy

EFRAG's 2025 report was drafted using the Basic and Comprehensive Module, designed as a concrete reference for SMEs.

10 April 2026 · Gaia Open Minds

5 common mistakes in your first sustainability report

From picking the wrong KPIs to missing baseline data: what to avoid in your first reporting cycle.

5 April 2026 · EFRAG

Applications open to map new platforms and digital tools supporting voluntary SME sustainability reporting.

22 March 2026 · Gaia Open Minds

ESG and access to credit: what banks really ask

Analysis of the information requests from major Italian and European banks and how to prepare for them.

5 March 2026 · Gaia Open Minds

Double materiality: the heart of CSRD explained simply

What it means to assess both the company's impact on the environment and the impact of ESG factors on the company.

27 February 2026 · EFRAG

EFRAG updates the digital template and XBRL package with technical improvements and new examples to ease SME adoption.

4 February 2026 · EFRAG

A new educational video series dedicated to disclosures C2, C3 and C7 of the Comprehensive Module, supporting SMEs with practical compliance.

11 January 2026 · EBA

New EBA guidelines on ESG risks for banks explicitly recognise VSME as the standard for ESG information requested from SMEs.

December 2025 · MEF

The operational document identifies around 40 ESG data points and includes an interoperability table with VSME to simplify exchanges between SMEs and banks.

16 December 2025 · EFRAG

EFRAG publishes «First Insights into the VSME Market Acceptance», analysing awareness and adoption across SMEs, banks, investors and value-chain actors.

December 2025 · IPSOA

Guides released with practical examples on climate disclosure, emission reduction targets and human-rights violations in the supply chain.

27 November 2025 · EFRAG

New EFRAG technical release with fixes and improvements to the digital template and XBRL taxonomy for VSME reporting.

3 October 2025 · EFRAG

EFRAG upgrades the template to version 1.1.0, including a revised explanatory note to help SMEs fill it in.

25 September 2025 · ESG News

Two reports cataloguing 100 digital tools and 223 platforms/initiatives for SME sustainability reporting.

30 July 2025 · European Commission

The VSME standard developed by EFRAG was presented. The Commission encourages large companies and financial institutions to build on it.

27 May 2025 · EFRAG

EFRAG releases the first full package: digital template, XBRL taxonomy and open-source Excel-to-XBRL converter.

4–24 February 2025 · EFRAG

EFRAG collects input on tools, platforms and digital initiatives for SME ESG reporting.

17 December 2024 · EcoActive Tech

After the public consultation from January to May 2024, EFRAG makes the final draft of the VSME standard available.