Voluntary SME Sustainability Reporting Standard
VSME Reporting Software — Complete Your SME Sustainability Report in Weeks, Not Months
EU SME sustainability reporting made simple. 89 questions with guided answers, evidence linking for every data point, and audit-ready exports in PDF, JSON, CSV, or complete audit packs.
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What is VSME Reporting?
VSME (Voluntary SME Sustainability Reporting Standard) is the EU standard designed specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises to report on environmental, social, and governance factors. It provides a simplified framework compared to full ESRS, with 89 questions organized into sections covering general company information, environment, social matters, and governance.
Who Must Report?
VSME is voluntary for SMEs with 250-500 employees. However, many SMEs report voluntarily to meet supply chain requirements from larger companies, access green financing, or prepare for future mandatory requirements. Value chain partners of large companies often need VSME reports to satisfy their customers' ESRS reporting needs.
Deadlines
While VSME is voluntary, many SMEs align reporting with their fiscal year-end. Companies in the value chain of CSRD-reporting entities may face practical deadlines from their customers requesting sustainability data.
VSME vs Other Standards
VSME is a simplified version of ESRS designed for SMEs. It has 89 questions compared to ESRS's 1,146+ data points. VSME focuses on core sustainability metrics without the complexity of double materiality assessment required in full ESRS.
Why VSME Reporting Software?
Manual VSME reporting takes 8-12 weeks. With Regtrue, teams complete it in 2-4 weeks.
Common VSME Mistakes
- ✕Missing evidence links — answers without supporting documents
- ✕Inconsistent data — numbers that don't match between sections
- ✕No audit trail — can't prove who entered data and when
- ✕Wrong export format — PDF only, missing structured data for value chain
- ✕Incomplete sections — forgotten questions in long spreadsheets
How Regtrue Helps
- ✓Guided 89-question questionnaire with explanations for each field
- ✓Evidence linking — attach PDFs, spreadsheets, URLs to every answer
- ✓AI assistance — suggestions based on your data, you review and approve
- ✓Automatic validation — flags inconsistencies and missing data
- ✓One-click exports — PDF, JSON, CSV, or complete audit pack (ZIP)
- ✓Full audit trail — every change logged with timestamps
VSME Evidence Checklist
Evidence required for audit-ready VSME compliance. All can be linked to questionnaire answers in Regtrue.
- 1
Company Profile Documents
Registration certificate, articles of association, organizational chart, legal entity structure
- 2
Energy Consumption Records
Electricity bills, gas invoices, fuel receipts, heating/cooling records (last 12 months)
- 3
GHG Emissions Data
Scope 1 and Scope 2 calculations, emission factors used, calculation methodology documentation
- 4
Waste Management Records
Waste disposal invoices, recycling certificates, waste reduction initiatives, hazardous waste documentation
- 5
Water Usage Data
Water bills, water consumption tracking, water efficiency measures, discharge permits if applicable
- 6
Employee Data
Headcount records, diversity statistics (gender, age), training completion records, turnover data
- 7
Supplier Information
Supplier list, due diligence questionnaires, supplier code of conduct, critical supplier assessments
- 8
Policy Documents
Sustainability policy, environmental policy, social responsibility policy, governance policies
- 9
Financial Data
Annual accounts, revenue breakdown by activity, environmental investments and expenditures
- 10
Third-Party Certifications
ISO certificates (14001, 45001, etc.), environmental certifications, external audit reports
Note: All evidence can be linked directly to questionnaire answers in Regtrue. Your export includes a complete evidence pack with traceability map showing which evidence supports which answer.
VSME Export Formats
Export your VSME report in any format auditors need. Each export includes full evidence traceability.
PDF
PDF Report
Human-readable VSME report for stakeholders, auditors, and value chain partners. Professional formatting with evidence references.
JSON
JSON Data
Structured data export for API integration with ERP systems, data platforms, and value chain reporting tools.
CSV
CSV Spreadsheet
Tabular data export for Excel analysis, data validation, and integration with existing spreadsheet workflows.
ZIP
Audit Pack (ZIP)
Complete proof bundle: questionnaire responses, all linked evidence files, and full audit trail with timestamps.
VSME Reporting Pricing
Simple pricing. VSME module included in all plans. Contact sales for access.
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Pro
€199/mo
5 users, all modules
- All compliance modules
- Evidence vault (unlimited)
- AI assistance
- Priority support
Business
€599/mo
20 users, white-label
- White-label reports
- Custom integrations (API)
- Onboarding session
- Invoice billing
Consultant Plan — €349/mo
Managing multiple clients? Unlimited client accounts, bulk operations, and cross-client analytics. See consultant pricing →
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about VSME reporting with Regtrue.
VSME (Voluntary SME Sustainability Reporting Standard) is the EU standard for SMEs to report on environmental, social, and governance factors. It includes 89 questions organized into sections covering general information, environment, social, and governance topics. Unlike full ESRS, VSME is designed specifically for small and medium enterprises.
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