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	Wholechain
Url:	https://wholechain.com/
Description:
A traceability and supply chain visibility platform that helps small businesses track supply chain events and share product journey information. Key Benefits :: * Batch-level traceability * Easy supplier enablement * Upload data via Excel/CSV * Compliance support/templates Best for: Small brands, food producers, and exporters who want a low-entry cost traceability solution you can scale up as your business grows.
Ease of Use:	Moderate to hard	Cost:	Starter/Free storage tier. Paid upgrades for advanced features.

	Supply Chain Transparency Templates (Meegle)
Url:	https://www.meegle.com/en_us/advanced-templates/traceability_management/supply_chain_transparency_reporting_template
Description:
Platform that provides supply chain transparency templates. Offers a very practical and low-barrier starting point for small and micro businesses that want to become more socially responsible, especially when they lack budget, technical expertise, or complex digital systems. They are free, structured templates (usually spreadsheet- or workflow-based) that help businesses collect, organize, and report information about suppliers and supply-chain practices. These templates offers the following features :: * Organize data into clear, shareable formats * Support website transparency pages * Help answer buyer or NGO questionnaires * Prepare for future certifications or audits They do not require software development, AI, or subscriptions, which makes them ideal for small teams. Key Benefits :: * Helping Businesses Understand Their Supply Chain: Meegle templates prompt businesses to document: supplier names and locations, materials or services provided, country of origin, certifications (Fairtrade, organic, etc.). Businesses gain basic supply chain visibility, which is the first step toward responsible sourcing. * Encouraging Ethical and Social Responsibility Checks: Small businesses often want to act responsibly but don’t know what questions to ask suppliers. Templates include fields for: labor practices (child labor policies, working hours), health and safety conditions, wage standards, compliance with local laws. Hence, businesses start systematically checking social risks, instead of relying on assumptions or trust alone. * Simplifying Reporting and Communication: Customers, partners, or funders increasingly ask “Where do your products come from?”
Ease of Use:	Easy	Cost:	Free

	UN Global Compact – SME Toolkit (for Social Responsibility)
Url:	https://wholechain.com/”>https://unglobalcompact.org/sdgs/sdg-toolbox
Description:
The UN Global Compact – SME Toolkit helps small and micro businesses translate social responsibility into everyday business actions without heavy compliance or reporting. Usage of the tool requires no technical expertise. It is designed specifically for resource-constrained SMEs. It is also modular in design — businesses can adopt tools gradually It is best suited for Micro & small businesses:: * MSME suppliers to large firms * Tourism, manufacturing, agri-business, service enterprises * Informal → formal transition businesses Key Benefits :: It supports SMEs to: * Respect human rights in the workplace and supply chain * Improve labour practices (health & safety, wages, non-discrimination) * Reduce environmental impacts (energy, waste, water) * Strengthen ethical conduct (anti-corruption, transparency) Key Tools Included * SME Self-Assessment Tool: Helps businesses identify gaps across human rights, labour, environment, and ethics. * Action Planning Guides: Step-by-step suggestions to improve policies and practices at a small scale. * Supplier & Partner Guidance: Simple due-diligence checklists for responsible sourcing. * SDG Business Mapping Tool: Links business actions to relevant Sustainable Development Goals. * Policy & Code Templates: Ready-to-use templates (e.g., Code of Conduct, anti-corruption policy).
Ease of Use:	Easy	Cost:	Free

	SDG Action Manager
Url:	https://unglobalcompact.org/take-action/sdg-action-manager
Description:
The SDG Action Manager is another initiative of the UN Global Compact. It helps businesses understand, assess, and improve their social and environmental impact by aligning everyday business practices with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It is designed specifically for Micro & small enterprises, startups and family businesses, tourism, agri-business, services and manufacturing. It is aimed at businesses seeking credible SDG alignment without ESG complexity. Key Benefits :: * Identify social responsibility gaps (labour, community, ethics, environment) * Prioritise material SDGs relevant to their operations * Integrate SDGs into strategy, operations, and supply chains * Track year-on-year improvement without formal ESG reporting. Key Tools Included :: * SDG Impact Self-Assessment: Structured questions across governance, workers, community, environment, and customers. * SDG Alignment Dashboard: Visual mapping of business actions to specific SDGs and targets. * Improvement Action Guidance: Practical suggestions to strengthen weak areas. * Benchmarking Tool: Compares performance over time (internal benchmarking). * Reporting Snapshot: Simple outputs useful for websites, proposals, or buyer communication.
Ease of Use:	Easy	Cost:	Free. Low-cost paid tiers for advanced features

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