VSME: more than regulation. Discover the opportunities and the ease of adoption

A free webinar for medium-sized companies. In one hour, in plain language, discover which ESG obligations affect your business and how to turn them into an opportunity.

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15:00–16:00 (Rome time) · 5 places per session · Register to receive a calendar invitation with a joining link

12 and 23 November 2026 · 15:00–16:00 (Rome time) · In English

Programme

15:00
Welcome and objectives
5 minutes
An introduction to Gaia Open Minds and how the webinar helps SMEs build useful, accessible and sustainable ESG reporting.
15:05
Regulatory context: why everything is changing
8 minutes
New European sustainability rules and their impact on access to credit, banking relationships, credit facilities and supply chains.
15:13
VSME: the voluntary standard explained for SMEs
9 minutes
What the standard actually requires, in plain language. Avoid unnecessary compliance tasks and collect only the data you need.
15:22
Sustainability as a lever for banks, suppliers and investors
8 minutes
How clear, reliable ESG documentation can improve reputation, strengthen banking relationships and open new opportunities.
15:30
Putting it into practice: how to get started
15 minutes
From reporting to strategy: Gaia Open Minds’ practical path for SMEs, with simple tools and realistic timelines.
15:45
Q&A and closing
15 minutes
Live questions and answers, followed by next steps for participating companies.

What you will take away

Access to credit

Understand how banks already assess SMEs’ ESG risk and how VSME can help protect your business.

A practical plan

Discover how to produce your first VSME report with affordable costs and timelines.

Supply chains and funding

Learn how to respond to ESG requests from key customers, supply chains and funding programmes.

Live experts

Ask professionals with hands-on experience in international supply chains.

Who this webinar is for

Owners and CEOs of manufacturing and industrial SMEs
CFOs and finance managers responsible for banking relationships
Quality and operations managers receiving ESG requests from supply chains
Consultants and accountants supporting medium-sized companies

Free attendance

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Each session is limited to 5 participants. You may register for all dates. Register to receive a calendar invitation with a joining link at the email address you provide.

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Monday 9 November 202615:00–16:00 (Europe/Rome) · Online ·Italian · 5 placesThursday 12 November 202615:00–16:00 (Europe/Rome) · Online ·English · 5 placesMonday 16 November 202615:00–16:00 (Europe/Rome) · Online ·Italian · 5 placesMonday 23 November 202615:00–16:00 (Europe/Rome) · Online ·English · 5 places

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VSME: more than regulation. Discover the opportunities and the ease of adoption

Programme

Welcome and objectives

Regulatory context: why everything is changing

VSME: the voluntary standard explained for SMEs

Sustainability as a lever for banks, suppliers and investors

Putting it into practice: how to get started

Q&A and closing