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Security report for smeclimatehub.org

SME Climate Hub · Other · N/a

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

66/100

Risk levelMedium

0–100, higher is better. How it is calculated

SME Climate Hub is a globally recognized non-profit initiative dedicated to empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to take meaningful climate action. The platform offers free tools such as carbon calculators, educational resources, and a commitment mechanism aligned with the UN Race to Zero campaign, positioning itself as a leader in SME climate engagement worldwide. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern integrations including Google Tag Manager, reCAPTCHA, and Hotjar, ensuring a robust and user-friendly experience. Security measures are well implemented with HTTPS, form protections, and nonce tokens, though some security headers could be enhanced. Privacy and cookie policies are comprehensive and GDPR compliant, supporting user trust and regulatory adherence. Overall, the website demonstrates a high level of professionalism, technical maturity, and business credibility, making it a trustworthy resource for SMEs seeking to reduce their environmental impact.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 100 · Low
Checks completed
7of 7

NIS2 Art. 21(2)

  1. (a) Risk analysis and security policies: Not visible from outside
  2. (b) Incident handling: One indicator
  3. (c) Business continuity, backups and crisis management: Not visible from outside
  4. (d) Supply chain security: Not visible from outside
  5. (e) Secure acquisition, development and maintenance, including vulnerability handling: Partly checked
  6. (f) Assessing the effectiveness of security measures: Not visible from outside
  7. (g) Cyber hygiene and security training: Not visible from outside
  8. (h) Cryptography and encryption: Partly checked
  9. (i) HR security, access control and asset management: One indicator
  10. (j) Multi-factor authentication and secured communications: Not visible from outside

This scan rated NIS2 with an earlier keyword method that is no longer shown; rescan for the per-article view. Risk management, continuity, supply chain, training, MFA, management oversight (Art. 20) and incident reporting (Art. 23) need internal evidence, and Guard cannot tell whether NIS2 applies to this organisation.

GDPR is indicative only, based on publicly visible signals: Articles 7, 12, 13 and 32 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive. Not a certification or legal assessment.

Priority findings

4 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Security headers

    Security headers are instructions your web server sends to every visitor’s browser. Missing ones leave visitors more exposed to attacks such as clickjacking and injected scripts.

    • High

      Missing Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • High

      Missing X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

    • High

      Missing Content-Security-Policy header

      Controls resources the browser is allowed to load

      What to do: Implement a Content-Security-Policy appropriate for your application

      • ASVS V3.4.3
      • OWASP Secure Headers: OWASP Secure Headers Project recommends Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; form-action 'self'; base-uri 'self'; object-src 'none';…

  2. SSL/TLS

    TLS encrypts the connection and proves the site is really yours. Weak or expiring certificates trigger browser warnings and put traffic at risk.

    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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Results by check

Each check with its score, findings and the evidence it collected.

How this score is calculated

The security score runs 0–100, higher is better. It is the plain average of the security checks that completed in this scan, each counted equally. A check that could not run is left out: it counts neither as a pass nor as a fail.

Counted in this score

SSL/TLS
60
Security headers
15
Email security
65
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
66

Not counted

  • NIS2 outside view: Re-weights evidence from the TLS, email, DNS, network and hygiene checks, so counting it would count that evidence twice. Shown on its own.
  • OffSeq Observations: An AI reading of the site, useful context but not reproducible evidence. Shown on its own.

Findings that cap the score at 49

Each of these is serious on its own, so while any is present the site cannot rate better than high risk, however good the other checks are.

  • The certificate is not trusted by browsers
  • The website is not served over HTTPS
  • A database, remote desktop, file-sharing or Telnet service is reachable from the internet
  • The page loads a script from a compromised source
  • The domain registration has expired
  • SPF authorises every server to send mail as the domain

Partial scans

When the site blocks Guard or most checks cannot run, the score covers only the checks that ran (usually DNS and email), is capped at 75 and is shown as partial, without a risk level.

Risk levels

  • Critical0–25
  • High26–49
  • Medium50–75
  • Low76–100

Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

The SME Climate Hub operates as a non-profit initiative under the We Mean Business Coalition umbrella, targeting SMEs globally with a focus on climate action and sustainability. Its business model revolves around providing free resources, tools, and a commitment platform to facilitate emissions reduction and reporting. The initiative benefits from strong partnerships with UN campaigns and regional hubs, enhancing its market position and outreach. The platform's multilingual support and comprehensive content indicate a strategic approach to global inclusivity. Revenue streams are likely grant and partner funded, with potential for growth through expanded regional hubs and educational offerings. The partnership ecosystem includes reputable organizations, reinforcing its credibility and operational strength.

Security posture

The website exhibits a solid security posture with mandatory HTTPS encryption, integration of Google reCAPTCHA on forms to prevent abuse, and use of nonce tokens for AJAX requests enhancing CSRF protection. Password fields include visibility toggles improving usability without compromising security. However, explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options are not detected and should be implemented to mitigate clickjacking, MIME sniffing, and cross-site scripting risks. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were identified. The absence of a public security policy or incident response contact is a gap in transparency and preparedness. Overall, the site is secure but could improve in header implementation and incident response communication.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy page and provide clear incident response contact channels.
  3. Consider adding a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies to ensure no vulnerabilities are introduced.
  5. Enhance transparency by providing more direct contact information such as company emails or phone numbers.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
SME Climate Hub
Description
The SME Climate Hub is a non-profit global initiative that empowers small to medium sized companies to take climate action and build resilient businesses for the future. It is an initiative of the We Mean Business Coalition, co-founded and operated in partnership with the Exponential Roadmap Initiative and the UN Climate Change High Level Champion’s Race to Zero campaign.
Key services
Free carbon calculators, Action Space resources, SME Climate Commitment platform, Reporting tools, Educational courses
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, jQuery, Google Tag Manager, Google reCAPTCHA, Hotjar, Fundraise Up, Fancybox
Frameworks
WPML (multilingual CMS plugin)
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Google reCAPTCHA integration on forms
  • Password fields with toggle visibility
  • Nonce tokens used in AJAX forms

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via GTM), Hotjar, LinkedIn Insight
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
LinkedIn Insight Tag, Hotjar
Marketing tools
Fundraise Up
Transparency
good

Site quality

Design
excellent
User experience
excellent
Content relevance
excellent
Navigation
excellent
Professionalism
excellent
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website is a professionally designed non-profit initiative platform.
  2. Strong alignment with global climate initiatives and UN campaigns.
  3. Multiple language support with WPML plugin.
  4. Comprehensive user engagement via forms and commitment tools.
  5. Good security posture with HTTPS and reCAPTCHA.
  6. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerabilities detected.
  7. Clear privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms.
  8. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers publicly listed.
  9. Social media presence on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Bluesky.
Technical notes

Notes

The SME Climate Hub website is built on WordPress CMS with a modern tech stack including jQuery, Google Tag Manager, Google reCAPTCHA, Hotjar analytics, and Fundraise Up for donations. The site uses WPML for multilingual support, indicating a mature internationalization strategy. Performance is moderate with room for optimization, but mobile responsiveness and accessibility are good. SEO is well addressed with proper meta tags, Open Graph data, and structured JSON-LD schema. The site employs asynchronous loading for scripts to improve load times. Technical risks are minimal, though the absence of some security headers and explicit hosting provider information are noted. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and scalable platform.
Standards and sources

Reference chips under each finding point to the standard, regulation or specification the finding relates to. They are taken from the official datasets below and mapped conservatively: a finding with no defensible link shows none. NIS2 and GDPR references mark where a finding is relevant evidence, not a compliance verdict. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690 binds digital infrastructure and digital service providers; for other entities it is the most detailed public reading of the Article 21 measures. WCAG, EN 301 549, European Accessibility Act and Web Accessibility Directive references name the requirement an automated accessibility rule relates to; they are not a conformance verdict.

Retrieved 2026-10-25

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