VSME Sustainability Report Template for SMEs

Sustainability report template for SMEs

(VSME)

While the EFRAG requirements for the sustainability report for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) reporting voluntarily are somewhat streamlined compared to the comprehensive CSRD reporting obligation, the document still spans 56 pages with numerous data points.

We have condensed the VSME specifications for you and developed a practical template for your VSME report. It shows you step-by-step exactly which information is expected from your company.

€ 699

Word template of a VSME sustainability report
Step-by-step filling aid
VSME data point list
Helpful tools & links

This is what you get:

An editable Word template for a VSME-compliant sustainability report that you can fill in independently with your company's details.
Step-by-step instructions (PDF) to guide you safely through filling out the template.
An overview of all VSME data points (basic and comprehensive module) - as a practical tool for data collection and guidance for report preparation.
The German translation of EFRAG's official VSME Excel template
Further helpful attachments, which we make available to you in a bundle (also publicly available on the Internet):

Your added value when purchasing this sustainability report template:

You save around 40 hours of work, as the structure and content are already prepared in compliance with VSME.
Complex VSME requirements are presented in an understandable way—translated from English into German and converted into clear, actionable information requirements.
The intuitive Word template makes it quick and easy to get started – without any prior knowledge.
The structured data point list provides you with targeted support for data collection in the company and ensures an overview and security.

Note:
This is a template for a sustainability report that reflects the VSME requirements and guides you step-by-step. The required information must be filled in by the company itself. The template has been adapted to the final VSME version from 2024-12-17.

Although conducting a double materiality assessment in accordance with the VSME standard is no longer mandatory, it remains a core element of the CSRD. CSR Tools offers a materiality assessment Excel template and a practice-oriented 4-hour workshop for this purpose.

Who is the ESRS VSME report template suitable for?

This template is intended for:

SMEs that wish to voluntarily prepare a sustainability report – e.g. at the request of customers, banks or business partners
Companies that want to prepare for the future CSRD reporting obligation at an early stage and in a structured manner
Consultants and auditors who want to support their clients in creating a VSME-compliant report
Organizations without their own CSRD tool who are looking for a low-threshold, practical introduction to reporting

Prefer to pay by invoice?
Send us a short message at info@csr-tools.com – we will send you an invoice with all payment information.

30-day satisfaction guarantee
If you are not satisfied with the template, you will receive your money back within 30 days without any hassle.

Who is behind the VSME report?

The template was developed by Alexander Spahn, founder of CSR Tools. He began his career at the international auditing and consulting firm Deloitte. Since 2023, he has been working intensively on the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and assists companies with their entry into sustainable reporting.

In 2023, he successfully completed further training to become a certified Sustainability Reporting Advisor at the EBS University of Business and Law.

Find out more about Alex and CSR tools here.