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The flow of the VSME topics visualised with the VSME report download option

Why VSME?

The VSME is the voluntary counterpart to the CSRD, designed specifically for SMEs. While large organisations and banks are required to report under the CSRD, VSME provides a structured framework for SMEs to measure and communicate their sustainability in an accessible way. This official EU framework is recognized across Europe, ensuring businesses can report transparently in a universally accepted and understood format.

Benefits of our VSME Reporting tool

Our tool makes reporting simple. One smart questionnaire delivers a complete report, ready to share with customers, financiers and other stakeholders.

Fast and simple reporting

A smart questionnaire with only relevant questions for your business, plus support when you need it. With pre-fill, annual reporting becomes easier every year.

Aligned with European standard

Our reporting tool is fully aligned with the official VSME standard. Ensuring transparent and consistent reporting that is recognised across Europe.

Instant professional report

After completing the questionnaire, you export a fully written sustainability report with one click. Ready to share straight away.

VSME Report

Meet the new European standard

VSME is the first officially recognised European standard for voluntary sustainability reporting. It applies across the EU, making it reliable, relevant and future-proof.

Simplify supply chain reporting

For suppliers, the VSME report offers one clear standard that is widely recognised. It is often enough for ESG requests in the supply chain, so you avoid separate questions, respond quickly, and save both time and costs.

More opportunities with tenders and investors

Governments, banks and large companies increasingly request sustainability information. With a VSME report, you show that you take sustainability seriously, strengthening your position in tenders and with investors.

The ESG themes visualised that enable clients to measure sustainability

How it works

Our tool helps you create a VSME report quickly and with ease.
Start with the Basic Module and expand to the Comprehensive Module whenever you need more in-depth insights.

Data Collection

Data Input

Export report

Data Collection

Creating a VSME report is simple when you have the right data. Our checklists show you exactly which data you need and who to request it from.

Clear and structured

You get instant clarity on which information is required for your VSME report.

Support when you need it

Not sure how to proceed or feeling stuck? We’re there to help you move forward.

Data Input

You complete a smart questionnaire covering environmental, social and governance topics. The questions adapt to your business, with support available whenever you need it. This allows you to work quickly and with confidence.

Only relevant questions

The questionnaire adjusts to your situation, so you only answer what applies to your business.

Clear guidance throughout

You receive step-by-step guidance from one of our sustainability experts, with clear explanations for every question built into the platform.

Pre-fill for faster reporting

With pre-fill, data from previous assessments is automatically carried over. This makes annual reporting quicker and easier. You only update what has actually changed.

Export report

Once all questions are completed, you export a fully written, professional sustainability report with a single click, fully aligned with the VSME standard.

Save time

You don’t need to write a report yourself. The tool automatically turns your input into a clear and professional VSME report.

Confidence and compliance

Your report is fully aligned with the VSME standard. This gives you confidence that your reporting is correct and recognised by banks, customers and investors across the EU.

Ready to share

With one click, you have a complete report that you can immediately share with your stakeholders.

A dashboard example on how to measure sustainability in Eevery's platform
The sustainability improvement centre in Eevery's tool
Examples of how you can communicate your sustainability with Eevery

Modules

Choose the VSME report that suits your business

Basic

The Basic module provides a clear and concise overview of your sustainability performance. This level is designed for businesses that want to provide key sustainability information to stakeholders such as customers, suppliers and investors. The assessment includes only the most relevant questions, allowing you to quickly generate a report and transparently communicate your sustainability efforts.

Comprehensive

Looking for more depth? The Comprehensive module extends the Basic report with detailed sustainability insights. This level is ideal for businesses that need to demonstrate their sustainability performance to financiers, banks and other stakeholders. The time required to complete the report depends on the data available and the specific requirements of your stakeholders. You start with the basic model and then expand it based on what's relevant to your business and the expectations of your stakeholders.

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Frequently Asked Questions on VSME

We’ve got the answers to your most recent and frequent questions.

What is the VSME Standard?

The VSME Standard is the new European standard for sustainability reporting.

It is specifically designed for SMEs, smaller businesses that don't have to comply with the CSRD but still want to take sustainability and transparency seriously.

The standard helps you measure your sustainability performance in a simple and practical way.

You gain insight into your results, so you can work on improvements and easily report on them. For example, to customers, investors, or other stakeholders.

How does the VSME reporting tool work?

With the VSME reporting tool, you fill out a questionnaire that maps your sustainability performance. Once completed, a sustainability report is automatically generated, fully aligned with the VSME standard. This report can be instantly exported and shared with customers, partners, and other stakeholders, providing transparency on your sustainability efforts.

This way, you easily comply with the VSME standard and can quickly communicate your sustainability performance.

Is the VSME right for your business?

VSME is designed for all SMEs that want to measure, improve, and demonstrate their sustainability.

This includes businesses that want to meet the requirements of customers, investors, or regulators. Or companies that simply want to stay ahead.

Is the VSME mandatory?

No, the VSME Standard is not (yet) mandatory.

However, it is a powerful way to demonstrate that you take sustainability seriously. It shows that you’re ready for the future and meet the expectations of your supply chain.

What are the benefits of using the VSME?

The VSME Standard is the European standard, recognised across all member states.

It’s specifically designed for SMEs that want to run a sustainable business in a way that fits their company.

With the VSME:  

  • You gain control over your sustainability performance, allowing you to map out where you stand.
  • Work systematically on improvement. You receive concrete actions tailored to your business.
  • Build trust. Customers, partners, and investors value transparency.
  • Be prepared for future legislation. Think of stricter requirements from the supply chain, banks, and regulators.

Additionally, the VSME is:

  • Easier and more affordable than the CSRD.
  • Without mandatory external verification.
  • Useful for supply chain reporting and quotes.
  • Directly applicable to customers and investors.
  • Ideal for companies with an intrinsic motivation to become more sustainable.

The VSME offers you a single standardized solution, instead of having to meet various different requirements. This allows you to fully focus on your sustainable business operations, without constantly having to respond to diverse requests.

This way, you show that you're running a sustainable business and that you are ready for the future.

Read more about the benefits of VSME in this blog

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What’s the difference between the CSRD and VSME?

The CSRD is mandatory legislation for larger companies in the EU (with more than 1000 employees).

The VSME Standard is voluntary, easier, more affordable, and specifically tailored to smaller businesses. The goal is the same: transparency about sustainability, but in a way that fits the needs of SMEs.

What exactly do you measure with the VSME?

You measure your impact on CO2 emissions, energy usage, working conditions, ethical business practices, and more.

You gain a broad yet clear overview of your ESG performance (Environmental, Social, Governance).

How reliable is the VSME Standard?

The VSME Standard was developed by EFRAG on behalf of the European Commission.

It is an official standard recognised across all EU member states. The content aligns with the CSRD and other existing legislation, but is easier and more applicable for SMEs.

How does the VSME align with existing laws and regulations?

The VSME Standard is aligned with the CSRD and European sustainability guidelines.

It covers the same themes and principles, but in a simpler format. This way, you meet the expectations of customers, banks, and supply chain partners who must comply with the CSRD.

Do I need to have my data verified?

No, external verification is not required. That’s precisely what makes the VSME Standard so accessible for SMEs. Of course, you can have your report independently verified if needed. For example, if a customer requires this.

Does the VSME help me meet all requirements?

With the VSME, you demonstrate that you report according to a European standard.

This ensures that you meet many of the requirements set by customers, banks, and supply chain partners. It is (still) not a legal obligation, but a strong proof of your commitment and transparency.

With the VSME, you measure sustainability performance, but this does not automatically mean you are sustainable. It simply maps out where you stand in terms of sustainability.

How much time does it take to create a VSME report?

Most business owners can create their first report within a few hours.

Thanks to our pre-fill feature, it gets quicker every year. The more you know about your business, the easier the process becomes. And of course, we guide you step by step along the way.

Do I need to create a VSME report every year?

You decide for yourself. We recommend reporting annually.

This lets you easily track your progress and show you're  committed to sustainability.

With Eevery, it's even easier:

You don't have to start from scratch every time. Our pre-fill option automatically transfers previously entered answers where possible. This means you only need to check what has changed.

It saves time and ensures a smooth reporting process.

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What our customers say about Eevery

We are actively working on sustainability and making the company a step more professional. This is a great tool to help us with this. It gives us insight into our current situation and practical points for improvement that we can immediately work with.

Jordi de Vrie

Operations Director

I really like the straightforward, visual report that was produced and the links to the Global Sustainable Development Goals that I can use with our marketing communications. Using the Platform Improvement Centre, we will work on the Environmental improvement suggestions to reduce, measure and offset our greenhouse gas emissions.

Julie Binney

Commercial and Communications Manager

The Eevery platform enables us to recognise where we can improve our impact environmentally and socially as a business, which aligns totally with our values and commitment to making a difference to the lives of others within the community.

Charmaine Vincent

Owner and CEO

Sustainability is a broad concept, connected to three criteria: Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG). A wide range of topics falls under ESG, with varying degrees of relevance to different companies, which must address them accordingly. Eevery provides tools to discover, develop, and evaluate the process of sustainability and ethical impact. Eevery ensures insightful reports that can be dynamically built upon, with numerous examples and explanations for Amolé and our clients.

Mariëtte Bos

Founder

Dealsuite provides a great overview of live projects in the UK market and abroad. We recently completed a deal via the platform.

Patrick Abel, Corporate Finance Partner, Hart Shaw

Patrick Abel

Corporate Finance Partner, Hart Shaw

The alerts and the overview that Dealsuite offers are exactly what I need. It is comprehensive but free from unnecessarily complex information or functionalities.

Joaquin Urbina, Managing Director Trixxo

Joaquin Urbina

Managing Director, Trixxo

Using Dealsuite has really helped us reach more potential acquirers for our disposal mandates. It's allowed us to find interested parties we might have missed with our usual research methods. Dealsuite has become a valuable tool in our disposal process, broadening our search for strategic partners and acquirers.

Matt Milnes, the Director at Hentons Corporate Finance

Matt Milnes

Director, Hentons Corporate Finance

Through Dealsuite we gained a lot of relevant contacts very easily. I uploaded the proposition on Dealsuite and, within a few days, I had a lot of interest from M&A advisory companies in Europe.

Dr. Josef Rumpl, Founder & CEO at Uniconsult Corporate Finance

Dr. Josef Rumpl

Founder & CEO, Uniconsult Corporate Finance

The establishment of new relationships, identification of relevant counterparts, and the dissemination of announcements have been a good help in boosting our activity.

Henri Bony, M&A Senior Consultant at Cabex Transmission

Henri Bony

M&A Senior Consultant, Cabex Transmission

Eevery provides tips and tools on how I can improve my business in terms of environment, welfare, sustainability and circularity. This way, I can reduce my emissions and reduce the use of new raw materials.

Boyd Hoek

Director

The Eevery platform has played an important part in helping us understand the impact we are having and how we can become more sustainable across a range of topics. In particular it will help us demonstrate our environmental and social credentials to potential clients and other key stakeholders as Business Growth Advisors for SMEs.

Stephan Renals

Relationship Director

Eevery's platform provides us with greater insight into the impact of our business, particularly on a wide range of sustainability topics, enabling us to make improvements.

Joran de Witte

Owner and Director

Eevery guides us through all facets of sustainability within our company and objectively establishes the starting point based on international standards (GRI, CSRD, SDGs & EU Taxonomy). It provides direction, improvement suggestions and tools to communicate this to our stakeholders simply and clearly. This way we are not only visibly clean, but also visibly sustainable!

Nico de Goede

Director

When we received a concrete question from one of our customers about what we were doing in the field of sustainability and ESG, we signed up with Eevery. Eevery gave us the tools and support to give a concrete answer to the customer in a short time. Within one week we had gone through the whole process!

Evert van Oosterum

Owner and CEO

Dealsuite provides a great overview of live projects in the UK market and abroad. We recently completed a deal via the platform.

Patrick Abel, Corporate Finance Partner, Hart Shaw

Patrick Abel

Corporate Finance Partner, Hart Shaw

We started using Eevery because we are interested in sustainability and ESG and because we wanted to continuously develop our company. The platform has raised awareness on the topic internally and I would recommend the tool for sure.

Martin Vink

General Manager

Eevery helps to make the invisible, visible. For your own organization and for your clients. It spurs you to improve on sustainability topics and your societal contribution. Also, the tool helps make this visible to the outside world. This way, we objectively demonstrate that our efforts are aimed at sustainability and contributing significantly to improving the labour market, with the ultimate goal of valuable work for everyone.

Arjan Hummel

CEO

Eevery has given us a measurement/baseline we can work from and a great insight into all of the components ESG comprises. It helps CYAN to determine where we are on our ESG journey and the areas we need to focus on. I would recommend the tool because it is an easy-to-use platform that provides tangible benefits in the form of a report and guidance on improvements.

Glyn Cheesman

IT Security and Operations Director

Many sustainability audits and processes are not always covered by the ISO standards for which we are certified. Eevery has given us an objective, external view on this. In addition, Eevery allows us to talk to customers with more authenticity because we hold ourselves to the same standards as the product we offer. In addition, the improvements in the improvement centre are useful to take a step forward in sustainability faster.

Jamie Strauss

CEO and Founder

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