SME Climate Program · Brussels

€6,000. 80% refunded. Climate-compliant in one cohort.

A packaged program for Brussels-based SMEs: carbon report, reduction plan, certified contributions and the Taking Climate Action label. Two cohorts a year — March and September.

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€6,000

All-in program fee

80%

Refunded via Brussels subsidies

12 weeks

Calculate → Reduce → Contribute

what the program delivers

Four deliverables, one certified outcome

01 — Step 1

Calculate emissions

Scopes 1, 2 and 3 on the tapio platform, methodology compliant with GHG Protocol and Bilan Carbone®.

02 — Step 2

Set reduction targets

Action plan built with a carbon expert. Priorities ranked by impact and investment.

03 — Step 3

Support climate projects

Certified carbon contributions to compensate residual emissions, with traceable impact.

04 — Step 4

Earn the label

Taking Climate Action label — usable in tenders, bank ESG screening and large-client RFIs.

the 12-week path

What happens, week by week

Weeks 1–2 Action required

Kickoff + data collection setup

Weeks 3–6 Action required

Calculate carbon footprint

Weeks 7–10 Action required

Reduction plan with carbon expert

Weeks 11–12 Compliant

Certified contributions + label

A small SME cohort working through their reduction plan with a tapio expert

Cohort, not classroom

Small groups, real cases, no slide decks.

Each cohort runs with 6–10 SMEs from different sectors. You bring your own data and walk out with your own carbon report — but the workshops in between let you compare reduction levers, share supplier feedback and benchmark with peers facing the same CSRD-driven questions.

why this program

Designed for SMEs, backed by Brussels

Up to 80% refunded

Via Brussels Region subsidies. Base rate year 1, higher tier year 2 with the label. Net cost can fall below €1,500.

2 cohorts per year

March and September. Small groups — you learn alongside peers from other SMEs.

1-on-1 with a carbon expert

Not group coaching. Your dedicated expert knows your sector and runs the calculation with you.

Audit-ready output

Methodology, emission factors, source documents. Usable for vSME, bank ESG screening, CSRD prep.

FAQ

Questions SMEs ask before applying

Who is eligible?

Brussels-based SMEs with fewer than 250 employees, operating in the Brussels-Capital Region. Service, manufacturing, retail — all sectors welcome.

How does the subsidy refund work?

You pay the €6,000 upfront, tapio guides the subsidy application, and Brussels reimburses you based on eligibility. Year 2+ with the Taking Climate Action label unlocks a higher tier.

What is the Taking Climate Action label?

A certification delivered when you complete the three steps: calculate, reduce, contribute. Recognized in tenders, ESG bank screening and large-client procurement questionnaires.

What if I'm not in Brussels?

The program is currently Brussels-only due to the subsidy scheme. For SMEs elsewhere, tapio offers the same methodology without the subsidy — ask the team for a quote.