VSME / CSRD for SME's: From Pain to Gain

A practical sustainability program for small and medium-sized enterprises

Are you struggling with questions like:

• How can my SME adapt to the transition toward a sustainable economy?
• How do I provide the sustainability information my larger clients and suppliers are asking for?
• How does the CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) work, and what does it mean for SMEs?
• Where can I find clear, affordable guidance to build a concrete sustainability plan without spending excessive time or money?

If these questions sound familiar, then this program is designed for you.

What Will This Program Bring to Your Business?
Inspiration
We make sustainability enjoyable, simple, and interactive.

A Practical, Easy-to-Follow Model
We guide you step by step through a hands-on framework tailored to SMEs.

Low Investment
You join a group of 10 companies to keep the program accessible and cost-effective.

Your Own Sustainability Report
The program includes a reporting tool to help you create a clear, effective sustainability report, supported by us throughout.

Guidance Between Sessions
Expect about ten hours of engaging homework with tailored support so you never feel stuck.

Inspiring Locations
Sessions take place in spaces designed to spark sustainable thinking and collaboration.

 
Why This Setup Works for Entrepreneurs
We understand that entrepreneurs have limited time, want to get started immediately, and prefer not to invest heavily in long training programs. That is exactly why this format works:

• Practical: Focused on real-world application, not theory.
• Action-Oriented: Emphasis on doing, not just learning.
• Supportive: A guiding hand instead of overwhelming materials.
• Interactive: High engagement and collaboration instead of piles of documents.

In just 10 weeks, you translate sustainability strategy into a concrete, ready-to-use report.

 
Who Is This Program For?
SMEs that voluntarily want to report on sustainability and do not meet the CSRD thresholds

What Participants Say
“Pragmatic, with valuable interaction between SME entrepreneurs. Great to learn from each other.”
– COO, sustainable textile industry

“Useful! Making a difficult topic manageable. From risks to new commercial opportunities.”
– Founder, wholesale sector

“You enter green and leave with a sustainability vision and many business opportunities.”
– Sustainability Manager, food & beverage sector

Why Us? Who Are We?
We believe sustainability only becomes powerful when we work together.
We are:

• Ulrike de Jong: Partner at Tosca Tribe, sustainability specialist in CSRD strategy, implementation, and reporting.
• Karin Stoevenbeld: Exit entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and sustainability champion at Clipper Interall, a pioneer in sustainable gifts.
  We combine strategic sustainability expertise (Ulrike) with hands-on entrepreneurial experience (Karin). As pragmatic idealists, we help SMEs join the sustainable economy at affordable cost.

Program Investment
€2,500 per participant
(You may bring one additional colleague)

Session Dates 

• 7 October 2025 – Inspiration & Take-Off
  What is the CSRD? Full overview of the requirements.
  What is a sustainability (ESG) report and what information do you need?
• 21 October 2025 – Defining Sustainability Topics
  Mapping sustainability topics
  How and why to involve stakeholders
  Mapping your value chain
• 4 November 2025 – Data Points
  Tools for measurement & GAP analysis
  Deep dive into datapoints: how to calculate environmental and social indicators
• 25 November 2025 – Your Sustainability Report
  Writing your sustainability report
  How to embed sustainability in daily operations

Location: Stookplaats Hilversum, Mussenstraat 11

Limited Availability
Only 10 companies can participate. Once we reach 10, registration closes.