Sustainability reporting is becoming essential for SMEs as banks, investors, and supply chains demand transparency. The Voluntary Standard for SME Sustainability Reporting (VSME) offers a structured way to measure and communicate sustainability efforts, helping businesses stay competitive and future-proof. While VSME is voluntary, it’s rapidly becoming a necessity. We’re launching the VSME Reporting Tool, an intuitive solution that makes reporting structured, efficient, and stress-free.
What is VSME?
The Voluntary Standard for SME Sustainability Reporting (VSME) is a practical framework designed for SMEs to track and disclose sustainability performance. It aligns with CSRD, ESG, and global sustainability standards but is tailored to be accessible for smaller businesses.
Unlike large corporations that are legally required to report, SMEs often face indirect pressure from supply chains, banks, and investors. Without sustainability data, businesses risk being excluded from partnerships or missing out on funding opportunities.
VSME reporting involves tracking key sustainability metrics, such as:
- Energy and water consumption
- Carbon emissions
- Waste management
- Social and governance factors
By starting now, SMEs can avoid last-minute scrambling and ensure they have the necessary data when reporting becomes an industry expectation.
Why VSME matters for SMEs
Sustainability reporting is no longer just for large corporations, SMEs must also demonstrate sustainability progress to remain competitive. VSME reporting helps:
- Meets industry and investor expectations - Many large companies and financial institutions now require sustainability data.
- Improves market position - Transparent reporting boosts credibility and trust with customers and partners.
- Future-proofs your business - Proactive compliance ensures you stay ahead as regulations evolve.
- Enhances operational efficiency - Tracking sustainability metrics helps identify areas for cost savings and improvement.
Even if sustainability reporting isn’t yet mandatory for SMEs, adopting VSME now builds resilience and long-term success.
The challenge of VSME reporting
Many SMEs struggle with sustainability reporting due to limited resources and expertise. While VSME is simpler than CSRD, it still requires careful planning and consistent data tracking. Key challenges include:
- Understanding what to measure - Sustainability data is often complex and technical.
- Collecting accurate data - Gathering the right information takes time and effort.
- Navigating reporting frameworks - Legal and technical jargon can be overwhelming.
Since VSME reports cover an entire business year (e.g., 2025 reports will use 2024 data), SMEs that don’t start tracking now risk having nothing to disclose when reporting becomes essential.
How we make it easy
Our VSME Reporting Tool simplifies the process by:
- Breaking down the EFRAG framework into clear, step-by-step guidance
- Automating data, with a prefill option to save time in new reports
- Tailoring questions to your business, so you only report on what’s relevant
- Providing a structured, intuitive workflow to ensure compliance without complexity
Unlike traditional reporting methods filled with jargon, our tool presents information in plain, easy-to-understand language and bite-sized steps. Whether you need a basic report or a comprehensive version for banks and investors, our tool adapts to your needs.
Be ready for the future
Sustainability reporting is becoming increasingly important, and SMEs shouldn’t wait until supply chain partners and banks start asking for this information. Our VSME Reporting Tool is launching soon to help SMEs streamline the process and report with confidence.
Book a meeting now to be among the first to access Eevery's VSME Reporting Tool solution and take control of your sustainability journey.
