VSME workshop: Practical introduction to the voluntary report

VSME workshop

Practical introduction to the VSME reporting standard

The EU Commission’s CSRD Omnibus proposal has increased the relevance of the ESRS VSME standard . The VSME sustainability report is a valid option not only for SMEs, but also for larger companies that were originally affected by the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

In this practice-oriented VSME workshop, you will receive a compact introduction to the VSME standard, its core requirements and the added value for your company. You will learn how to collect sustainability information efficiently, compare the VSME disclosure requirements with the ESRS topics and develop the first steps for your own sustainability report.

€ 1299

Interactive 3h workshop
Only for your company
Helpful tools and tips
incl. certificate of participation

This is what you get:

Participants leave the VSME course with concrete know-how, initial results and the appropriate tools to efficiently implement VSME reporting in their company or at consulting companies.

Sound understanding of the VSME standard and its application in practice
Mapping of VSME disclosure requirements to the relevant ESRS topics was performed
First draft of the Materiality Model Canvas as a strategic tool
Clear roadmap for finalizing the sustainability report in accordance with the VSME standard
Bonus: AI prompts for the creation of the VSME report

Agenda of the VSME workshop:

1. welcome and objectives of the workshop

2. sustainability reporting in the context of CSRD

– Overview of the CSRD & ESRS standards

– Significance of the VSME: (Indirect) obligation vs. voluntariness

– Discussion on the sustainability strategy

3. the VSME standard: content & structure

– General requirements

– Deep-dive: Basic module

– Deep-dive: Comprehensive module

4. materiality assessment in the VSME standard

– Relevance of the double materiality assessment (DMA) for the VSME

– VSME mapping of the disclosure requirements for the ESRS topics

5. practical implementation & best practices

– Steps for implementing a VSME report

– Data sources & tools for support (e.g. VSME report template)

– Use of AI to create the VSME report

– Challenges & solutions

– Practical examples & lessons learned

6. conclusion and feedback

– Concluding discussion and Q&A

– Summary of the key learnings

The workshop includes interactive exercises to put the knowledge directly into practice and take the first steps towards your own VSME report.

Who is the VSME workshop suitable for?

This workshop is aimed at anyone who would like to prepare a VSME sustainability report:

CSRD officers, sustainability managers and other professionals involved in their company’s sustainability reporting and strategy
Consultants and auditors who want to support their clients in preparing a CSRD-compliant report

Is the price for the workshop per person?

No, the price is for the entire workshop per company, to which you can invite as many people from your company as you like – but 2-5 people are recommended. The workshop is individual for your company and there will be no other external participants.

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.

Will the workshop take place digitally or on site?

The workshop is usually held digitally via MS Teams or other video conferencing platforms. However, we are also happy to come to you on site on request. Travel costs and travel time will be charged additionally.

Certificate of attendance for the VSME workshop

Upon completion, all participants receive an official certificate for successful completion of the VSME/CSRD training course. The authenticity of the certificate can also be traced and verified by third parties.

In addition, a digital badge can be added to your LinkedIn profile with one click to display the knowledge you have acquired.

Who leads the VSME workshop?

The workshop will be led by Alexander Spahn. He started his career at the auditing and consulting firm Deloitte and has been working intensively on CSRD since 2023. From February to July, he successfully completed further training as a certified ‘Sustainability Reporting Advisor’ at the EBS University of Business and Law and is considered one of the top CSRD experts.

Find out more about Alex and CSR tools here.