•RESPONSE is an international Erasmus+ project that aims to strengthen the sustainability capacities of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through training and support tools focused on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria. SMEs face increasing pressure from customers and investors to communicate ESG information, but many lack the financial resources, technical expertise, robust data collection processes, and sufficient incentives to undertake this voluntary task.

•The project was created to address these shortcomings by providing accessible materials that will enable SMEs to understand and apply sustainability standards, conduct materiality analyses, and generate ESG reports in a simplified manner. These tools will be available free of charge, facilitating their independent adoption.

•The international consortium responsible for the project comprises expert organizations from Italy, Ireland, Spain, and Bulgaria, ensuring a diverse and representative approach. RESPONSE is specifically aimed at managers and technical staff of SMEs who wish to meet sustainability challenges and respond effectively to the requirements of the European business environment.

What does your company gain by participating?

 🌱 Free access to ESG tools for SMEs, including:

•             ESG self-assessment,

•             key indicator calculator,

•             sustainability report template aligned with European standards.

🎓 Opportunity to join the pilot phase (free of charge):

•             training on ESRS and double materiality,

•             guided use of the developed tools,

•             support in preparing the sustainability report.

🚀 Better readiness for new requirements from clients, suppliers, and financial institutions.

 🌍 Direct contribution to building a simpler and more useful reporting model for European SMEs.

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