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Introduction to the VSME Standard

Offered by: 

Sustainability Reporting Institute

Earn: 

Certificate of Completion, CPD Eligible
ESG Reporting & Compliance
Beginner
On howtoesg.org since: 20th October 2025
Last updated: 13th June 2026

About This Course

Introduction to the VSME Standard provides an essential overview of the Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for SMEs (VSME).

It is the perfect starting point for individuals and SMEs seeking to understand and incorporate sustainability reporting into their business operations, while meeting the data requests of larger businesses.

Who This Course is For

  • SMEs needing to report to their larger clients
  • Professionals looking to better understand the VSME standard
Free

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1 hour
Online Self-Paced
Certificate of Completion, CPD Eligible
Beginner

ESG Reporting & Compliance

Intermediate

Emissions Reporting Under ESRS E1

Offered by: 

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Free
3 hours of video plus reading and assessment
Online Self-Paced
Certificate of Completion

Best for:

Business professionals looking to deeply understand ESRS E1.
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ESG Strategy & Leadership

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Sustainability Leadership Executive Programme

Offered by: 

Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership
£6,250
27 weeks (6-10 hours per week)
Cohort-Based
Professional Certificate

Best for:

Senior executives and sustainability decision-makers with experience driving organizational transformation
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Carbon Literacy Training for SMEs

Offered by: 

Bright Sustainability
£115
6 hrs taught + 2hrs prep
Online Live (Instructor-led), In-Person
Carbon Literacy Certificate

Best for:

Those working in SMEs wanting a solid knowledge base of climate science, climate impact on business, and practical actions to take.
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Carbon Reduction Policy Template

For small businesses in the Professional Services sector

  • Follows international best practice
  • MS Word format for easy adapting & copy pasting
  • Multiple wording options for different ambition levels
  • In-template guidance and notes

Please respond to the below question to download your free policy template. This really helps us continue to create useful guidance.

Please note this is a MS Word file and once it downloads you may need to look for it in your Downloads folder!