See how this partnership can support your ESG objectives
Veriport and the 1000SMEs Project are working together to strengthen the sustainability journey for SMEs and the organisations that support them.
The partnership combines the early-stage ESG assessment offered through the 1000SMEs programme with Veriport’s tools for learning, data management and portfolio-level insight.
Working together to strengthen the sustainability journey for SMEs and the organisations that support them.
For Veriport customers
Free ESG assessments for selected SMEs in your supply chain
You may nominate SMEs you work with to receive a free entry-level ESG assessment delivered through the 1000SMEs Project. The assessment includes performance mapping to international frameworks, an action plan and a follow-up review.
Access to SME insights
Veriport customers may benefit from general insights emerging from the SME assessments conducted through the 1000SMEs programme.
Opportunities to connect with SMEs
Where appropriate, Veriport customers may be introduced to SMEs participating in the programme.
Exposure to benchmarking information
High-level benchmarking information generated by the 1000SMEs project may be made available to Veriport customers through the partnership.
For 1000SMEs participants
SMEs that have completed the assessment may enrol up to three learners in the following Veriport courses at no charge:
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Introduction to ESG and sustainability
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Introduction to GHG and climate change
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Introduction to materiality
Progressing from assessment to practical management
If you wish to continue your ESG journey, Veriport offers tools for basic data capture, ESG theme management and early reporting needs. Engagement is optional.
For 1000SMEs corporates, funds & investors
Portfolio and supply-chain insight
Organisations supporting groups of SMEs may explore Veriport’s investment module, designed for fund managers, venture investors and corporate supply chains. The module supports portfolio-wide ESG and impact data, alignment to global standards, and high-level reporting.
Free e-learning for SME cohorts
You may offer participating SMEs up to three seats each in Veriport’s introductory ESG learning courses.
About the partnership
The 1000SMEs Project provides early-stage ESG assessments across regions and sectors, helping SMEs understand their baseline performance and next steps.
Veriport provides optional tools and learning pathways for organisations that wish to advance from awareness to measurement and reporting.
