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How to correctly position your profile
The ZEROvia corporate profile makes sustainability performance transparent and traceable – quickly available, cost-effective, and builds trust with customers.
I. Degree of Verification
- Self-AssessmentInformation provided by the company itself. No external audit is performed.
- ZEROVia VerifiedPlausibility and consistency check by ZEROVia (chargeable service)
- Validated by PartnerIndependent audit by recognized certification partners (e.g., SQS, for an additional charge) Document check and, if necessary, on-site audit
II. Reporting Level
- ESG-Quick CheckBasic location detection (free)
- ZEROVia ESG Report / VSME BasisBasic, connectable reporting format OR 964j (child labor & conflict minerals) included
- VSME Base & Add-on ModuleComprehensive picture of the sustainability strategy Voluntary commitment, high acceptance in the B2B environment Aligned with CSRD requirements
- CRSDESRS-based sustainability reporting for companies
- GRI / CDP / CBAM / …Supplementary International Sustainability Standards
*Rarely relevant for SMEs; however, planned as an optional part of the ZEROVia roadmap
The ZEROVia ESG profile shows at a glance where a company stands on its ESG journey – and how credible the information is.
How to read the profile
- Reporting LevelIndicates the depth of reported information. A higher level means a more comprehensive ESG picture.
- Certification levelShows how the information has been verified. External validation represents the highest credibility.
- ESG ScoreSummary indicator of progress achieved
- Year and ValidityProfile refer to a specific reporting year Example: 2025 → valid until mid-2027
What this means for B2B customers
Comparable structure, regardless of the SME
Quick assessment of how mature and resilient the ESG services are
Building trust along the supply chain
Supports procurement decisions and risk assessments
What this means for SMEs
Low barriers to entry – Quick check in minutes, ESG profile in 30 minutes
Incremental expansion possible
Cost-efficient, without specialist knowledge
Increases chances for tenders, audits, and banks