VSME gives SMEs a simple and flexible way to measure and communicate on their sustainability performance. As CSRD applies to fewer companies, VSME has become the main reporting route for businesses with fewer than 1,000 employees.
Benefits
Strengthen Customer & Supply-ChainRelationships - using consistent, credible information.
VSME builds a scalable foundation for CSRD, EcoVadis, ISO, and other standards - at your own pace.
Protect & Expand Market Access - VSME supports transparency & continued access to markets.
How we can help
Key concerns our customers are facing:
We don’t have the resources for complex reporting frameworks.
Traditional reporting frameworks may be too heavy, too expensive, and too complex for SMEs.
We want to improve sustainability - but where do we start?
Without structure, sustainability efforts remain fragmented and difficult to communicate.
How do we prepare for future regulations without over-investing now?
With a scalable approach that grows with the business.
We don’t have the resources for complex reporting frameworks.
We want to improve sustainability - but where do we start?
How do we prepare for future regulations without over-investing now?
Traditional reporting frameworks may be too heavy, too expensive, and too complex for SMEs.
Without structure, sustainability efforts remain fragmented and difficult to communicate.
With a scalable approach that grows with the business.
Our Solution
Capra’s VSME enablement framework
What you can expect with Capra’s VSME Support?
A clear, proportionate sustainability framework
VSME simplifies sustainability reporting into relevant, industry-aligned topics – without unnecessary detail.
Low administrative burden
Focus on what matters most, without auditor-driven complexity.
Future-ready foundations
Build foundations that can later scale into CSRD, EcoVadis, or ISO.
Our Approach
A structured, flexible approach designed for SMEs.
Phase 1
Topic selection & gap Analysis
Decide on “basic reporting” or “comprehensive reporting”
Identify VSME topics relevant to your industry
Assess current sustainability practices
Identify gaps against VSME principles
Phase 2
Data & evidence guidance
Provide templates and examples
Define required qualitative and quantitative data
Clarify data ownership and collection frequency
Align evidence with VSME principles
Phase 3
Structured VSME reporting
Build a consistent sustainability overview.
Structure sustainability information into a VSME-aligned format
Create a reusable narrative for multiple stakeholders
Ensure internal consistency
Phase 4
Improvement & future readiness
Use VSME as a foundation for growth.
Identify priority improvement areas
Link actions to business objectives
Scale reporting depth when needed
How do you select the right ESG managing software?
Not every company needs CSRD today. Learn how VSME fits into the broader sustainability landscape and when to scale up.