ESG compliance & reporting: What SMEs need to know in 2025

As of 2025, ESG compliance is no longer optional for many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Europe. With the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) taking effect, the shift toward mandatory Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting is now a defining part of doing business in the EU. But where does that leave SMEs? Especially…