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.
Our VSME reporting tool simplifies this process. Through a smart, structured approach, we collect the necessary data and transform it into a complete and accurate report, fully aligned with official guidelines. No complex processes - just a quick and efficient way to report transparently on your sustainability efforts. Our tool enables you to produce a clear, structured report that's ready to share with customers, financiers and other stakeholders.
Focus on the topics relevant to your business, with the option to add extra details where needed.
Our reporting tool is built to align with the official VSME standard, ensuring transparent and consistent reporting that is recognized across Europe.
Once the basics are in place, annual reporting becomes easier. All data is stored in one place, so you only need to update changes and improvements each year.
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Start an assessment with one click and focus on the issues that matter to your business. Where necessary, delve deeper to ensure a complete and accurate report. Create your VSME report quickly and efficiently.
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Download your VSME report instantly with a single click. You'll get a clear and well-structured PDF report, ready to share. Need to integrate it with your own systems? Simply export the data as a CSV file and incorporate it into your reporting processes.
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Use the report to communicate objectively and transparently, fully compliant with official EU standards. Your sustainability data is structured and reliable, ensuring that customers, suppliers, banks and other stakeholders clearly understand your company's sustainability performance.
Choose the VSME report that suits your business
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.
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.
We’ve got the answers to your most recent and frequent questions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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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
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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