{"id":2257,"date":"2026-04-24T13:35:53","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T11:35:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kakikuu.fi\/?page_id=2257"},"modified":"2026-04-24T13:35:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T11:35:54","slug":"vsme-pk-yrityksille-usein-kysytyt-kysymykset","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.kakikuu.fi\/en\/vsme-pk-yrityksille-usein-kysytyt-kysymykset\/","title":{"rendered":"VSME for SMEs \u2013 Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The VSME standard raises many questions among SMEs. Here are the most common questions and clear answers to what VSME means in practice and when it is worth using.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is VSME for an SME?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kakikuu.fi\/en\/vsme-kestavyysraportointistandardi-pk-yrityksille\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VSME<\/a> is a voluntary sustainability reporting framework developed by the EU for SMEs. Its purpose is to help a company compile sustainability information into one structure and respond clearly to stakeholders\u2019 information requests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is VSME mandatory for SMEs?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>VSME is not mandatory for unlisted SMEs. It is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kakikuu.fi\/en\/komission-vsme-suositus-pk-yrityksille-mita-se-tarkoittaa-kaytannossa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Commission recommendation<\/a> that a company can use voluntarily. In practice, however, it will start to be used because customers and financiers need information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why are SMEs asked for VSME information?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Large companies\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kakikuu.fi\/en\/csrd-raportointi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CSRD Reporting<\/a> extends to the value chain. This means that information is needed from SMEs, for example on emissions, working conditions and sustainability practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the difference between the Basic and Comprehensive modules of VSME?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kakikuu.fi\/en\/vsme-kestavyysraportointistandardi-pk-yrityksille\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Basic Module<\/a> includes the key information that most SMEs need. The Comprehensive Module adds more detailed information in situations where stakeholders need a more precise picture of the company\u2019s sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does VSME have to be completed all at once?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No. VSME should be started with the information the company already has. The report can be supplemented step by step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What benefit does VSME offer to an SME?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>VSME helps compile sustainability information in one place, reduce overlapping information requests and bring clarity to sustainability work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is VSME reporting alone enough?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kakikuu.fi\/en\/verkkokurssit-pk-yrityksille\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reporting alone is not enough.<\/a> The benefit comes from reporting supporting the company\u2019s decision-making and development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When should an SME start VSME?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>VSME should be started before information requests arrive urgently. The best situation is when the company has time to compile the information calmly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can VSME be used without an expert?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, but in practice many SMEs need <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kakikuu.fi\/en\/vsme-verkkokurssi-pk-yrityksille\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">support in understanding the structure and applying<\/a> it to their own operations.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>VSME-standardi her\u00e4tt\u00e4\u00e4 pk-yrityksiss\u00e4 paljon kysymyksi\u00e4. T\u00e4ss\u00e4 koottuna yleisimm\u00e4t kysymykset ja selke\u00e4t vastaukset siihen, mit\u00e4 VSME tarkoittaa k\u00e4yt\u00e4nn\u00f6ss\u00e4 ja milloin sit\u00e4 kannattaa k\u00e4ytt\u00e4\u00e4. Mik\u00e4 VSME on pk-yritykselle? VSME on EU:n kehitt\u00e4m\u00e4 vapaaehtoinen kest\u00e4vyysraportoinnin viitekehys pk-yrityksille. Sen tarkoitus on auttaa yrityst\u00e4 kokoamaan vastuullisuustiedot yhteen rakenteeseen ja vastaamaan sidosryhmien tietopyynt\u00f6ihin selke\u00e4sti. Onko VSME [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1918,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2257","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>VSME pk-yrityksille \u2013 usein kysytyt kysymykset<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Mit\u00e4 VSME tarkoittaa pk-yritykselle? 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