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ESG Badges Issuance

We’ve developed a targeted ESG badge system designed for real-world SME use. Each badge has clear criteria, defined evidence requirements, and credible alignment with ESG law. Here are the six core themes:

1. Environmental Responsibility

These badges recognise measurable steps to reduce your environmental footprint.

Carbon Footprint Baseline Completed
For SMEs that have calculated and documented their Scope 1 and 2 emissions.

Waste Reduction Strategy Adopted
Awarded to businesses with a completed waste audit and documented plan of action.

Renewable Energy Commitment
Recognises firms sourcing at least 30% of their electricity from renewable sources.

2. Social Impact and Inclusion

These badges show how your workplace treats people; fairly, equally, and with care.

Living Wage Employer (Verified)
Issued to SMEs paying all staff at least the national living wage.

Inclusive Hiring Practices Introduced
Awarded for adopting formal policies that promote fair, non-discriminatory recruitment.

Employee Wellbeing Programme Launched
Given to businesses offering documented support for mental health, flexibility, or staff wellbeing.

3. Governance and Transparency

Good governance builds trust. These badges help show that your policies are clear, fair, and enforced.

ESG Risk Policy in Place
For SMEs with an internal or board-level policy for identifying and managing ESG risk.

First ESG Disclosure Completed
Awarded to companies that have publicly reported their ESG performance or risks.

Anti-Corruption Code of Conduct Adopted
Recognises implementation of an integrity policy signed by all staff and contractors.

4. Legal and Regulatory Preparedness

Compliance isn’t just for large corporations. These badges help SMEs prepare for what’s coming.

CSRD Readiness Assessment Completed
For SMEs that have conducted a gap analysis aligned with EU reporting requirements.

ESG Data Governance Standards Adopted
Issued when your business can show it is managing ESG-related data in a structured, auditable way.

5. Climate Risk and Resilience

These badges show that your business is not only aware of climate risks, but actively planning for them.

Climate Risk Scenario Modelled
For SMEs that have run at least one structured scenario exploring future climate impacts.

Business Continuity Plan (Climate-Resilient)
Awarded to firms with a plan in place to adapt to extreme weather or climate-related disruption.

6. Supply Chain and Procurement Ethics

Your impact extends beyond your own operations. These badges help track upstream responsibility.

Ethical Sourcing Policy Implemented
Recognises companies that require suppliers to meet ethical and environmental standards.

ESG Supplier Assessment Completed
For SMEs that have mapped and reviewed ESG risks within their supply chain.