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.
- Interactive 3h workshop
- Only for your company
- Incl. certificate of participation
- Interactive 3h workshop
- Only for your company
- Helpful tools and tips
- Incl. certificate of participation
Auf Rechnung bestellen ist unsere bevorzugte Zahlart – alternativ direkt & sicher über LemonSqueezy zahlen.
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
- 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 and ESRS standards
- Significance of the VSME: (indirect) obligation vs. voluntariness
- Discussion on the sustainability strategy
3. The VSME standard: content and 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 and best practices
- Steps for implementing a VSME report
- Data sources and tools for support (e.g. VSME report template)
- Use of AI to create the VSME report
- Challenges and solutions
- Practical examples and 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 it's for and certification
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.
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.
Send us a quick message at info@csr-tools.com – we will send you an invoice with all payment information.
If you are not satisfied with the workshop, you will get your money back without any hassle within 30 days.
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.
Customer selection of our VSME products
What other VSME workshop customers say
Der Austausch war spannend und hat viele interessante Diskussionen angestoßen. Besonders gut gefallen hat uns, wie verständlich und ansprechend die Inhalte aufbereitet waren.
Your VSME workshop options
- Interactive 3h workshop
- Only for your company
- Helpful tools and tips
- Incl. certificate of participation
Auf Rechnung bestellen ist unsere bevorzugte Zahlart – alternativ direkt & sicher über LemonSqueezy zahlen.
- Interactive 3h workshop
- Word template of a VSME sustainability report
- Helpful tools and links
Auf Rechnung bestellen ist unsere bevorzugte Zahlart – alternativ direkt & sicher über LemonSqueezy zahlen.
Frequently asked questions
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.
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.
Do participants receive a certificate?
Yes. Upon completion, all participants receive an official certificate for successful completion of the VSME/CSRD training course. The authenticity of the certificate can be traced and verified by third parties, and a digital badge can be added to your LinkedIn profile with one click.
Can I pay by invoice?
Yes. If you prefer payment by invoice, send us a quick message at info@csr-tools.com – we will send you an invoice with all payment information.
Customers also bought …
The logical next step: create your sustainability report based on the VSME standard – with pre-formulated text modules and a complete list of data points.
Save over 500 hours with more than 850 pre-formulated impacts, risks and opportunities (IROs) – perfect for an efficient Materiality Assessment.
Get a compact, practical introduction to the VSME standard and take the first steps towards your own report. Prefer payment by invoice? Just email us at info@csr-tools.com.