Organizations today face growing expectations to systematically measure, report and strategically manage their social and
environmental impacts. Beyond regulatory requirements such as the CSRD and ESRS, societal and investor demands for transparent and reliable impact information continue to intensify. For startups, small and medium enterprises, new simplified reporting frameworks such as the VSME Standards (Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standards for SMEs) are currently being developed. The Impact Readiness Guide provides a practice-oriented roadmap for developing impact-oriented approaches – regardless of an organization’s size or maturity level.