ESG as a Service for SMEs. Compliance & ESG Support. KindLink does it for you.

KindLink’s ESG as a Service is your Virtual Sustainability Officer. We build your strategy, calculate your carbon, and generate your policies,so you can focus on running your business.

Compliant with EU CSRD, UK CSDDD & UN SDGs.

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The Rules Have Changed. Is Your Business Ready?

Meet Your New Virtual Sustainability Officer.

We don't just give you the software. We do the work for you.

We combine the KindLink all-in-one ESG Platform with a Managed Service to bridge the gap between your raw data and a board-ready report.

Step 1: Instant Policy Pack

Missing a Modern Slavery Statement or DEI Policy? Do you have your written CSR strategy to present to the board? We generate audit-ready governance documents tailored to your business, essential ESG compliance for SMEs, and upload them directly to your KindLink portal.

Step 2: The "Data Hunt"

Do you need help with ESG reporting and data collection? We know how exhausting and time-intensive data collection can be. Our Account Managers are here to support your journey. They get on a call with you, understand your needs, collect the data with you, and help you calculate your ESG impact - from carbon emissions to social commitments.

Step 3: Live "Client & Investor-Ready" Dashboard

Stop sending static PDFs. We configure and populate a live, public-facing KindLink Impact Page that you can effortlessly link in any tender or investor deck.

One Solution. Three Critical Outcomes.

ESG as a Service Pricing

A Complete Sustainability Team. For Less Than the Cost of an Intern.

Our transparent pricing takes into account the value we deliver based on your company size and data we will process. The tiers below include all relevant features of the KindLink CSR & ESG Platform and add-on our Virtual ESG Team to get you started.


Transparent, all-inclusive pricing. No hidden fees.

*Enjoy a 25% discount on prices below if you prepay annually

Small Business

1-100 staff

£350

per month

annual contract, paid monthly

Growth SMEs

100-300 staff

£550

per month

annual contract, paid monthly

Medium Enterprise

300-500 staff

£850

per month

annual contract, paid monthly

What you get:

Compliance & Reporting

  • Initial Materiality Assessment
  • Live Public Impact Profile (for Tenders & Investors)
  • UN SDG Auto-Mapping
  • Governance Document Vault
  • CSRD / ESRS Reporting Templates
  • Monthly Data Collection & Dashboard Updates

Culture & Engagement

  • Employee Engagement Portal
  • Charity Marketplace
  • Fundraising & Match Giving Tools
  • Social Impact Story Feed
  • Team Challenges (e.g. Cycle to Work)
  • Volunteering Portal for Employees

Managed Support

  • Virtual CSO Account Manager
  • Policy Generation (DEI, Modern Slavery, Anti-Bribery Policy, etc)
  • Data Onboarding Session
  • Quarterly Impact Audit
  • Supplier Questionnaire Assistance
  • Quarterly Industry insights and regulatory updates

Don't Let Compliance Slow Your Growth.

Your first Materiality Assessment takes 60 minutes. Let’s get you tender-ready with KindLink's comprehensive ESG services for SMEs.

FAQs

  • What does ESG mean for SMEs, and why does it matter now?

    For Small and Medium Enterprises, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) has become a commercial necessity.

    • Environmental: Tracking your carbon footprint so large clients can report their "Scope 3" emissions.
    • Social: Proving you treat employees well to attract talent and satisfy tender requirements.
    • Governance: Having the right policies (like Anti-Bribery or Modern Slavery) to pass due diligence.

    Simply put: If you don't have these metrics, you risk losing contracts and funding.

  • Is ESG reporting mandatory for small businesses?

    Legally, not always directly, but commercially, yes. While regulations like CSRD primarily target large enterprises, those enterprises are legally required to audit their supply chains. If you supply to a large company (e.g., Tesco, HSBC), you must provide ESG data to remain a vendor. Without it, you may be removed from their supply chain.

  • Am I affected by the CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive)?

    If you are part of the supply chain of a large EU or UK company, yes. The CSRD requires large companies to report on the sustainability of their suppliers. To them, you are a "Scope 3" emission source. KindLink ensures you provide the exact data these clients need, formatted correctly, so you remain a compliant, low-risk vendor.

  • What is the VSME standard?

    VSME stands for the Voluntary SME standard. It is a simplified reporting framework designed specifically for small businesses by the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG). KindLink aligns with the VSME standard to ensure you aren’t burdened with complex, enterprise-level reporting, but still produce "institutional grade" data that satisfies banks and investors.

  • Do I need ESG reporting for client bids and tenders?

    Yes. Most government tenders and corporate RFPs now have mandatory weightings for sustainability (often 10-20% of the score). If you cannot answer the "Sustainability" section of a supplier questionnaire or provide a carbon reduction plan, you will likely not make the shortlist. KindLink provides the certified data and policy documents to answer these questions with confidence.

  • How is "ESG as a Service" different from buying software?

    Software gives you a tool, but leaves you with the work of figuring out how to use it. KindLink provides ESG as a Service. We act as your Virtual Sustainability Officer. We don’t just give you a login; our team gets on calls with you to collect the data, write your policies, and map your impact. KindLink does it for you so you can focus on running your business.

  • What frameworks do you use?

    Our platform is built to satisfy the most rigorous global standards, ensuring your data is accepted everywhere. We automatically map your activities to:

    • UN SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals)
    • EU CSRD / ESRS (European Sustainability Reporting Standards)
    • UK CSDDD (Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive)
  • How do I track ESG metrics if I don't have the data?

    That is exactly why we created this service. We know you aren't a carbon expert. Our Account Managers conduct the "Data Hunt" with you. We help you identify what data you have (energy bills, travel logs, HR stats), help you calculate the missing pieces, and upload it all to your dashboard.

  • How do I get started?

    It starts with a simple conversation. Book a call with us for a 60-minute Materiality Assessment. We will identify exactly which policies and metrics you are missing and set up your Virtual Sustainability Team immediately. All for less than the cost of a monthly intern.