VSME Sustainability Report Template

Sustainability report template for SMEs

(ESRS VSME)

The ESRS requirements of EFRAG for the CSRD sustainability report for voluntarily reporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are somewhat slimmed down compared to the comprehensive reporting obligation – nevertheless, the document comprises 56 pages with numerous data points.

We have prepared the ESRS VSME requirements for you in a compact format and developed a practical template for your CSRD report. It shows step by step what information is specifically 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 CSRD-compliant VSME sustainability report that you can fill in yourself 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.
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 working time, as the structure and content are already prepared in accordance with CSRD and ESRS VSME.
Complex ESRS requirements are prepared in an understandable way – translated from English into German and translated into clear, practicable 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 requirements of the ESRS VSME and guides you step by step. The required information must be completed by the company itself. The template has been adapted to the final ESRS VSME version of 17.12.2024.

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
Consultancies and auditors who would like to support their clients in preparing a CSRD-compliant report
Organizations without their own CSRD toolwho are looking for a low-threshold, practical introduction to reporting

Would you like to pay by invoice?
Send us a short message to 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 can easily get your money back within 30 days.

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.