Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fortifai?

Fortifai is an all-in-one ESG and compliance management system built for small and mid-market companies. It replaces scattered spreadsheets, manual reporting, and consultant dependence with guided workflows, automated dashboards, and audit-ready oversight, all in one structured platform. CEOs and CFOs use Fortifai to stay compliant, investor-ready, and in full control without needing extra headcount.

Who can benefit from Fortifai?

Fortifai is designed for SMB and Mid-market companies that need a simple, fast, and credible way to manage ESG, policies, governance, and ethics, and automatic ESG reporting. It is especially valuable for companies where ESG responsibilities lands on the CFO or CEO due to limited budget and internal resources.

Why should SMEs care about ESG?

SMBs face growing internal pressure (board oversight, legal liability, governance requirements) and external pressure (customer demands, investor expectations, tender requirements). ESG is no longer optional, it directly influences competitiveness, credibility, and contract eligibility. Fortifai gives SMBs the structure they need to stay compliant and confident.

How can Fortifai help SMEs with ESG?

Fortifai turns ESG into a repeatable business process by delivering:

  • Guided workflows built for non-experts
  • Automated dashboards and reports
  • Policy management, responsibilities, and approvals
  • Evidence collection and audit trails
  • Ready-to-share ESG and customer-required reports. In short: clarity, control, and credibility — without consultants.

Is it costly for SMEs to implement ESG?

No. Fortifai is intentionally priced for SMBs, offering predictable annual plans starting at €299/month for verified ESG reporting and €499/month for full ESG management (billed annually). Compared to consultant projects costing €15–30K per cycle, Fortifai delivers structure and oversight at a fraction of the cost.

Will ESG help attract more customers or investors?

Yes. Customers, enterprise buyers, regulators and investors increasingly expect clear ESG practices. Fortifai enables SMBs to demonstrate responsible operations through verified reports, automated dashboards, and transparent governance, helping CEOs and CFOs win trust, tenders, and funding opportunities.

How does Fortifai help SMEs navigate ESG requirements?

Most SMBs “don’t know what’s legally required of them” - Fortifai makes it clear. The platform breaks down ESG and governance requirements into guided steps, assigns tasks and deadlines, automates reporting, and ensures teams always know what to do next.

What tools and features does Fortifai offer?

Fortifai brings everything into one platform, including:

  • Centralized policies with approvals
  • ESG workflows across E, S, and G
  • Real-time dashboards for executives and boards
  • Automated reporting aligned with EU VSME
  • Employee training and engagement tools
  • Evidence collection and full audit trails
  • Multi-entity oversight for companies with subsidiaries

How does Fortifai support SMEs in aligning with the VSME ESG Framework?

Bureau Veritas has independently verified that the methodology embedded in Fortifai’s Platform aligns with the EU VSME sustainability reporting standard. Fortifai helps companies generate VSME-aligned reports automatically, understand required actions, and build a credible ESG foundation without needing internal expertise.

Can I start with VSME in Fortifai and scale to other frameworks like CSRD or EcoVadis?

Yes. Fortifai is built to scale as your responsibilities grow. Start with automated VSME reporting and move into structured ESG management, policy oversight, and additional frameworks as needed. Many SMBs use Fortifai to prepare for and ISO 14001, 37001 and EcoVadis and improve scores through better structure and documentation.

What is included in the live ESG dashboard, and how often is it updated?

The dashboard provides real-time visibility across governance, ethics, environmental indicators, and people-related metrics. It updates automatically as teams complete workflows, upload evidence, or update policies, ensuring CEOs and CFOs always have a current picture of compliance and risk.

How is ESG data collected and managed?

Fortifai replaces fragmented spreadsheets and emails by centralizing all ESG, policy, and governance data in one secure system. Workflows guide teams on what to upload, while automated dashboards update instantly, ensuring a consistent audit trail without manual effort.

How is Fortifai different from traditional ESG consultants or manual tools

Consultants are expensive and unsustainable for recurring compliance cycles. Manual tools create confusion, missed deadlines, and poor oversight. Fortifai is different because it is:

  • Faster (setup in four 20-minute sessions)
  • More affordable (no €10–20K consultant cycles)
  • More scalable and structured
  • Built for continuous management, not one-off reports

How quickly can an SMB get started and see results?

Most SMBs are fully set up in four 20-minute sessions. From day one, Fortifai builds your baseline automatically, generates dashboards, and guides your team step-by-step. Leaders see clarity and control immediately.

How does aligning with VSME through Fortifai improve investor and customer trust?

Fortifai gives SMBs the structure and evidence investors and enterprise customers expect:

  • Verified ESG reporting aligned with the EU VSME standard
  • Automated dashboards that show real-time progress
  • Centralized governance, ethics, and policy controls
  • Complete audit trails and approval workflows

This level of transparency and credibility helps larger customers and investors meet their own regulatory requirements, making strong ESG practices a decisive factor in winning contracts, attracting capital, and enabling long-term growth.