VSME Reporting
Build credible ESG data and meet EU expectations.
VSME Reporting
Build credible ESG data and meet EU expectations.
VSME Reporting
Your practical starting point for credible SME sustainability reporting
Many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are under increasing pressure to provide accurate ESG data to banks, investors and customers, while reporting remains voluntary for most of them. Without clear standards or internal expertise, gathering reliable, consistent information can be difficult. DEKRA can help you to navigate this challenge by offering guidance on the Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for SMEs (VSME), developed by EFRAG and aligned with the CSRD, providing a clear path from data gathering to creating a credible, shareable report that meets stakeholder expectations and strengthens market position. The result is transparency that earns trust and strengthens your readiness for future sustainability expectations across European value chains.
Our Approach
We make sustainability reporting practical and transparent for SMEs — following the Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for SMEs (VSME) in three structured steps:
1. Project Setup
We begin with an introductory workshop to present the VSME, define the reporting scope and plan the necessary resources. This creates a clear, tailored roadmap for your company.
2. Data Collection
Our DEKRA experts guide the systematic collection of relevant ESG information using structured templates for VSME reporting. Progress is actively monitored to ensure data consistency and accuracy with expert support throughout the process.
3. VSME Report
We compile your information into a complete, shareable VSME report. DEKRA reviews the results with you, highlights key insights, and recommends practical next steps for continuous improvement and greater transparency.
To match different levels of reporting maturity and company size, DEKRA offers three VSME service packages:
BASIC
Your entry into structured sustainability reporting.
For micro-enterprises with up to 10 employees, this package covers 11 core ESG topics, providing a practical introduction to voluntary sustainability reporting under the VSME framework.
Your entry into structured sustainability reporting.
For micro-enterprises with up to 10 employees, this package covers 11 core ESG topics, providing a practical introduction to voluntary sustainability reporting under the VSME framework.
STANDARD
The complete solution for most SMEs.
For companies with 11–250 employees, it builds on the BASIC package with 9 additional ESG topics, to meet common expectations from banks, investors, and major customers.
The complete solution for most SMEs.
For companies with 11–250 employees, it builds on the BASIC package with 9 additional ESG topics, to meet common expectations from banks, investors, and major customers.
PLUS
For SMEs with advanced ESG ambitions.
The most tailored package, PLUS extends the Standard with company- or sector-specific additions and data relevant to international ESG frameworks and ratings such as CDP, GRI, SBTi, and EcoVadis.
For SMEs with advanced ESG ambitions.
The most tailored package, PLUS extends the Standard with company- or sector-specific additions and data relevant to international ESG frameworks and ratings such as CDP, GRI, SBTi, and EcoVadis.
Tailored advisory program to ensure sustainability reporting readiness and prepare your organization for CSRD obligations.
Sustainability Disclosure & Reporting Advisory Program
We provide comprehensive advice for companies of all sizes and industries looking to achieve decarbonization goals according to regulatory standards.
Decarbonization Services