Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard

Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard is a framework for organisations outside mandatory reporting scope that choose or are asked to provide structured sustainability information.

What it means in a workplace context

Smaller companies may use a voluntary standard to answer customers, lenders or groups more consistently.

Why it matters

It can reduce multiple incompatible questionnaires while remaining proportionate.

Questions to ask

• What decision or requirement does Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard support?
• Which evidence or record is required?
• Who owns the information and keeps it current?
• How does it affect furniture selection, service or future change?

Applying the concept

When Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard is used in reporting or supplier communication, state the boundary, period, methodology and source. Keep original evidence and distinguish verified facts from estimates or commitments.

Related Myntwork resources

• CSRD & Reporting
• CSRD Explained
• Office Furniture and CSRD

Using the term in procurement

When Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard appears in a procurement document, explain what suppliers must provide and how the response will affect evaluation. Avoid requesting evidence that is not used in the award decision, and distinguish mandatory requirements from preferred information.

After delivery, verify that promised documents, services or product information were supplied. A controlled handover and clear ownership make the term operational instead of leaving it as wording in the original quotation.