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ESG Consulting & Supply Chain Compliance
The large companies your business supplies; retailers, food manufacturers, logistics buyers and other organizations, are increasingly asking suppliers for sustainability information as part of their procurement, supply-chain and ESG processes. That pressure can flow directly to SMEs in the form of sustainability questionnaires, supplier assessments and ESG data requests, often with tight deadlines.
TrailZero provides practical ESG consulting and support. We gather your data, build a structured ESG information file for your business, and support responses to questionnaires and assessments such as EcoVadis, CDP requests or bespoke buyer forms. We also review your packaging documentation against relevant requirements, including the PFAS restrictions and wider substances-of-concern provisions under the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), helping identify potential gaps in supplier evidence and technical documentation.
For businesses that receive these requests regularly, an ongoing support arrangement can mean sustainability questionnaires and information requests are handled as they arise, reducing the scramble around individual deadlines.
What you get:
Completed and reviewed questionnaire responses, based on information supplied and agreed with your business.
A reusable ESG data file for your business.
Packaging documentation reviews across relevant SKUs, including review of available PFAS compliance evidence.
Identification of documentation gaps or areas where further supplier evidence or testing may be appropriate.
Optional ongoing support.
The PPWR is now live. Is your packaging ready?
EU Packaging & PPWR Compliance, Packaging Minimization & Food-Contact Requirements
The EU Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) has applied since 12th August 2026, introducing a broad range of requirements covering packaging placed on the EU market. These include requirements relating to substances of concern, packaging minimization, recyclability, reuse, labelling and extended producer responsibilities (EPR), with different measures applying at different dates.
Some requirements are already relevant. For example, the PPWR's restrictions on heavy metals and on PFAS in food-contact packaging apply from August 2026, while other requirements, including important packaging minimization and empty-space provisions, are phased in over the coming years.
That doesn't mean businesses should wait for each individual deadline before reviewing their packaging. Changes to packaging specifications can take time, particularly where new suppliers need to be identified, packaging redesigned, materials tested and technical documentation obtained. Starting the review now gives businesses time to identify potential issues and plan changes before individual requirements become applicable.
For grouped, transport and e-commerce packaging, for example, the PPWR establishes a maximum 50% empty-space ratio to apply by 1st January 2030, or three years after the relevant implementing act enters into force, whichever is later. The Commission is due to establish the calculation methodology by 12th February 2028.
TrailZero helps SMEs review their packaging position across these developing requirements, examining packaging specifications, supplier documentation and available evidence to identify potential compliance gaps and areas requiring further action.
We assess relevant packaging SKUs against the applicable requirements, including packaging minimization, substances of concern, PFAS and food-contact considerations. Where future requirements are not yet fully implemented or the detailed methodology is still being developed, we help businesses establish a practical baseline and identify changes that may need to be made.
We also review supplier compliance documentation, because statements such as "PFAS not intentionally added" may not, on their own, provide sufficient evidence of compliance with the applicable requirements.
The result is a structured packaging compliance evidence file for each relevant SKU, identifying the documentation available, potential gaps and actions that may be required.
What you get:
PPWR packaging compliance review across relevant SKUs.
Review of substances of concern and PFAS-related requirements, where applicable.
Review of food-contact compliance documentation.
Assessment of relevant packaging minimization and empty-space considerations.
Identification of supplier documentation and evidence gaps.
Clear guidance on potential changes, further evidence or supplier action required.
A structured packaging compliance evidence file for each relevant SKU.
Green and sustainability-focused finance can involve environmental or sustainability criteria, while an increasing number of public-sector and corporate procurement processes include sustainability-related questions or evaluation criteria. If you can't demonstrate your sustainability credentials in a structured, evidenced way, you may find it harder to respond effectively to these opportunities.
TrailZero helps you prepare for both. For finance applications, we build a structured ESG profile based on the information relevant to the finance product or lender requirements. For tenders, we help prepare the sustainability information, policies and supporting evidence required for your submission.
Where a formal sustainability report is appropriate, we can help SMEs prepare a report using the EFRAG Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard (VSME). The VSME (recently rebranded to ‘VS’ - Voluntary Standard) is designed specifically to help non-listed SMEs respond to sustainability information requests from larger companies, banks and investors, and to support access to finance. It is voluntary rather than a mandatory reporting requirement for SMEs.
The VSME includes a Basic Module and a Comprehensive Module. EFRAG identifies the Comprehensive Module as containing additional information that is likely to be requested by banks, investors and corporate clients.
What you get:
ESG profile and supporting evidence tailored to your target finance or procurement requirement.
VSME sustainability reporting using the appropriate Basic or Comprehensive Module where relevant.
ESG company statements and policy documentation for tenders.
Support with sustainability sections of tender submissions.
A reusable ESG evidence base that can support multiple finance, customer and tender requests.
Better finance rates and stronger tenders start here.
Sustainability Reporting, VSME (VS), Green Finance & Tender Support
As sustainability expectations continue to develop, Irish SMEs may increasingly encounter requests for emissions information, energy data and evidence of environmental improvement from customers, supply chains, lenders and other stakeholders.
For many businesses, the starting point is understanding their own operational footprint. A practical Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon footprint assessment can establish a baseline using information the business already holds, such as electricity bills, fuel records and other relevant energy data.
TrailZero converts your operational data into a documented carbon footprint using the GHG Protocol and appropriate Irish emission factors from sources such as SEAI and EPA. We can then use the results alongside operational and packaging information to identify practical opportunities to reduce energy use, material waste and associated costs.
We also assess packaging and material-use data where relevant, helping identify opportunities to reduce packaging waste, improve resource efficiency and lower associated costs. Where a business is considering a sustainability or transition plan, the assessment can provide a useful evidence base for setting priorities and tracking improvements over time.
What you get:
A documented Scope 1 & 2 carbon footprint assessment.
Calculation methodology and supporting emission factors.
Energy and operational efficiency analysis.
Packaging and material-waste assessment where relevant.
Identification of practical cost-saving and emissions-reduction opportunities.
A clear set of recommended actions to support sustainability improvement and future reporting or customer requirements.
Efficiency audit and improvements in ROI.
Carbon Footprinting, Packaging Assessments & Operational Efficiency
Pricing
Category Prices € (Ex. VAT) From
Sustainability Health Check
A structured review of your current position across packaging compliance,
sustainability requests, reporting readiness and resource efficiency opportunities. €295
Ideal for businesses unsure where to begin.
Compliance & Packaging
· Packaging Compliance Review €350
· Packaging Efficiency Review €495
Sustainability & Reporting
· Sustainability Questionnaire Support €600
· ESG Baseline Audit €900
· Sustainability (VSME) Report €1,200
· ESG Tender & Finance Readiness €900
Carbon & Resource Efficiency
· Carbon Footprint Review €695
Ongoing Support (Optional)
· Monthly ESG/Sustainability Support €250/month
All prices are quoted Ex. VAT, and based on services being delivered remotely using documentation, records and operational data provided by the client.
Final pricing depends on business size, number of locations, number of products/SKUs, supplier complexity and reporting requirements.