Around 20 minutes. All 43 questions are in plain English — no ESG jargon, no technical knowledge required. You answer based on what your business actually does today.

No. There's no login, no account, and no subscription. You complete the assessment in your browser and receive your PDF report instantly after payment.

Your answers stay in your browser session. We do not store your individual responses or share them with third parties.

Yes, if you're a UK SME in a supply chain. Most relevant for construction, manufacturing, food & beverage, logistics, facilities management, and professional services — particularly businesses that supply to larger companies or public sector buyers.

Yes. The Procurement Readiness section maps directly to requirements commonly asked in supplier questionnaires and tender applications — including H&S policy, GDPR, Modern Slavery, carbon baseline, and supplier due diligence.

Most UK SMEs are not yet legally required to report — but they are increasingly required to answer ESG questions by customers, banks, and insurers. This tool helps you prepare for those conversations.

Most SMEs score 40–60% on their first assessment. A low score isn't a failure — it's a starting point. Your report shows which gaps matter most and which actions have the biggest impact for the least effort.

A full 10-page PDF covering your ESG score across 5 areas, procurement readiness breakdown, sector benchmark, prioritised action plan, and AI-powered recommendations specific to your industry. You can share it with customers, banks, or procurement teams.

Your score reflects how many ESG management practices you have in place today, scored against a weighted framework aligned with ESRS Set 1 and EFRAG VSME 2024. A higher score means you're better placed for customer ESG requests, supply chain audits, and procurement questionnaires.

No. This is a structured self-assessment tool. Your score is based on your own answers and is not independently verified. It gives you a clear starting point and a practical roadmap — not a compliance certificate.

Yes. Many businesses retake after 6–12 months to track progress and show customers evidence of improvement. Each retake generates a new report reflecting your updated answers.

The assessment is free to complete. The £49 covers your full PDF report. You only pay if you want the detailed results, benchmark, and action plan.

No. One-off payment of £49. No subscription, no renewal, no hidden fees.