Empower Business Through Social Sustainability
For Whom Is This Tool?
If you want to understand, learn about, implement, or benefit from social sustainability in business, this platform is for you. This digital tool is designed for:
- Single entrepreneurs
- Small and medium‑sized enterprises (SMEs) as defined by the EU: businesses with fewer than 250 employees and either annual turnover ≤ €50 million or balance sheet total ≤ €43 million. More information on SME status in the EU here
- Any company or person who would like to learn about, plan and report actions related to social sustainability in business
- For educators who teach business, entrepreneurship, management, sustainability, or related subjects
Why Social Sustainability Matters
Strong social sustainability practices help business thrive. They can enhance:
Learning and development 
Workplace Well-being 
Diversity and inclusion 
Employee Engagement When people flourish, performance and long-term business success strengthen.
Moreover, by integrating sustainability into their operations, businesses strengthen long-term growth while contributing to global initiatives such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the European Union's efforts to advance successful and sustainable economic development. You can work to create both successful business and future for all.
What You Can Do With This Tool
Learn & Plan
In the section 'Learn & Plan,' assess the firm's engagement with different areas of social sustainability, access practical examples of social sustainability in smaller businesses, and turn these ideas into a strategic action plan to benefit business.
Report
This digital tool provides two reporting forms: "Social Sustainability Report" and "VSME Standard Report." When reporting, you can choose only one form that fits your needs best. Check out each form first to decide which one to use and document your actions and progress in a structured, easy-to-use reporting environment.
Inclusion Competencies
Visit the "Inclusion competencies" section to evaluate your individual inclusion competencies, receive tailored advice on how to become a more inclusive leader or team member, and improve your social performance.
Teach how to integrate social sustainability in business or report it
See the "For educators" section for suggestions on how to incorporate this digital tool into class discussions or business simulations.
Start Strengthening Business Today
Explore how social sustainability can help the company grow responsibly and benefit people, performance, and our future.