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Starter Scan

You want to make your business more sustainable, but… you have no idea where to start?

The Starter Scan helps SMEs and mid-sized companies assess their current performance and develop a concrete action plan across governance, employees, community, environment, and customers. Our Scan builds internal buy-in, increases sustainability knowledge across your team, and provides all the measurable insights your company needs to achieve Better Business results at scale.

The challenge

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The truth is that many companies fail to achieve their sustainability goals. In most cases, that failure can be traced back to a false start. A small team of motivated employees usually delivers the first successes — and that’s great! Unfortunately, these employees also have other responsibilities, leaving too little time to maintain the momentum.

Promising new initiatives gradually become “completed projects,” and before long, it’s back to business as usual.

That’s when it becomes clear that three crucial foundations for achieving lasting results are missing: Measurable Insights, External Support & Business Focus.

The solution

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The key is to make sustainability everyone’s responsibility from the very beginning. How? By not rushing into rolling out initiatives. The 6P rule — Prior Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance — is a standard management principle that applies equally to sustainable business.

Start with the fundamentals. Take the time to assess where your company stands today. Discover where you are already creating impact and where the biggest opportunities lie.

Our Starter Scan builds internal buy-in and provides the measurable insights your company needs to achieve Better Business at scale.

Tailored to SMEs & mid-sized companies

We’re an SME ourselves. We understand that most SMEs have limited time, budget, and expertise to work on sustainability consistently. That’s why our scans are thoroughly prepared in advance, drawing on our many years of experience.

Our recommendations are practical, highly actionable, and always tailored to your level of ambition.

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To measure is to know

What you don’t measure, you can’t manage. A Scan is a structured assessment of an organisation’s performance across Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors. It helps companies identify their risks, opportunities, and priorities.

The results of a Scan also help companies prepare for B Corp or EcoVadis assessments by identifying policies, processes, and areas for improvement at an early stage. Moreover, after completing the Scan, you’ll know exactly how realistic it is to achieve your objectives or certifications within a specific timeframe.

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What is a Starter Scan?

A Starter Scan maps your organisation’s current sustainability performance and identifies the key opportunities and risks, providing a clear roadmap for the future.

Why a Starter Scan?

A Starter Scan helps companies set priorities, build internal buy-in, and invest more strategically in sustainability. It also enables your company to approach any sustainability conversation with confidence. After the scan, you’ll know exactly where you’re already performing well and where there is room for improvement.

Is a Scan mandatory?

No, but a Starter Scan is often a valuable first step towards CSRD, VSME, B Corp, or EcoVadis.

What is the difference between a Starter Scan and an ESG report?

A Starter Scan assesses your current situation. An ESG report documents performance, objectives, and results for internal or external stakeholders.

Sustainability Partner begeleidt Belgische KMO’s en middelgrote ondernemingen bij B Corp certificering, EcoVadis assessments, ESG-strategie en CSRD-compliance.

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Sustainability Partner supports SMEs and mid-sized companies with B Corp certification, EcoVadis assessments, ESG strategy, and CSRD compliance.

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