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Practical guides to ESG compliance for SMEs — regulations, frameworks, and how to respond to buyer questionnaires.
ESG compliance in Saudi Arabia: what suppliers need to know in 2025
Saudi Arabia's ESG regulatory landscape is advancing rapidly under Vision 2030. Tadawul-listed companies must now collect ESG data from their supply chains, IFRS S1 and S2 become mandatory from 2026, and PIF portfolio companies are integrating ESG criteria across their value chains. Here is what suppliers need to prepare.
How to respond to an LkSG questionnaire from a German buyer
Germany's LkSG requires companies with ≥1,000 employees to conduct annual due diligence on their suppliers. If you have received a questionnaire from a German buyer — often prepared by advisers such as BDO, KPMG, or Deloitte — here is a step-by-step guide to responding effectively and protecting your contract.
LkSG questionnaires: what suppliers need to prepare
Germany's Supply Chain Due Diligence Act has been in force since January 2023. If you supply German companies, you will receive an LkSG questionnaire — here is exactly what they will ask and how to prepare a credible response.
Modern Slavery Act statements: what UK SMEs must include
If your UK business has an annual turnover of £36m or more, you are legally required to publish a Modern Slavery Act statement every year. Here is exactly what it must contain — and how to make it credible to buyers and auditors.
TCFD reporting for UK SMEs: what your buyers will ask for
The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures framework is now mandatory for large UK companies. If you supply them, they will ask you for climate data. Here is what TCFD covers and how to prepare.
CSRD for non-EU suppliers: what UK SMEs need to provide
The EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive does not apply directly to UK companies — but if you supply large EU businesses, they will ask you for sustainability data. Here is what to expect and how to prepare.
ESG requirements across global supply chains: a UK supplier's guide
UK businesses supplying regulated markets face growing ESG demands from buyers in Germany, the EU, and the US. This guide explains the key frameworks — Modern Slavery Act, LkSG, CSRD and CSDDD — and what you need to do now.
SB 253: What every supplier to US companies needs to know in 2025
California's Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act is reshaping what large US companies must report — and that means asking their suppliers for emissions data. Here's what you need to prepare.
CSRD and the VSME standard: A practical guide for non-EU suppliers
The EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive requires large EU companies to report on their entire supply chain. The VSME standard defines exactly what they will ask you for.
How to calculate your Scope 3 emissions: A practical guide for SMEs
Scope 3 emissions cover your entire value chain — and they're what your buyers are asking for. This guide walks you through the calculation methodology step by step.
EcoVadis ratings explained: How to improve your score
EcoVadis is one of the most widely used supplier sustainability rating platforms. Here's how the scoring works and what you can do to improve your rating.