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ESG Solutions for SMEs and Sustainability Reporting
Compliance. Legally secure. ESG-compliant and bankable.
ESG Lift enables small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to simplify their sustainability reporting in accordance with the voluntary EU standard (VS). Whether your bank requests data for a loan application, a key corporate client audits you as a supplier, or you need to comply with supply chain ESG regulations – our software guides you securely through data collection, analysis, and ESG reporting. Transform complex compliance into a genuine competitive advantage.
Your ESG Benefits
Produce your sustainability report independently – powered by AI-driven language and writing assistants, complete with clear explanations and ESG reporting examples.
AI text generator for any input field – transform bullet points into professional ESG reporting narratives.
Specially trained AI for transition plans, sustainability practices, climate risks, and ESG reporting.
Multilingual options available (DE | EN | FR) to support global ESG reporting.
Prior-year reports included – seamless, automatic rollover of relevant ESG reporting data.
Integrated GHG and CO2e calculator compliant with the GHG Protocol for seamless ESG reporting.
Cancel or reactivate your ESG reporting subscription at any time with a single click.
Start your free trial today. Access our leading ESG reporting platform with no payment details required.
Hosted in Germany · VSME compliant
About ESGLift
We eliminate reporting complexity to streamline ESG reporting and sustainability reporting for SMEs.
Central ESG reporting platform
compliance-aligned ESG standards
Carbon footprint calculation incl.
AI ESG reporting assistant
Green Hosting Germany
Transparent ESG Pricing
ESG reporting platform
Streamlined ESG Data Management & Automated Footprint Calculations
A centralized, guided platform for all ESG data – with guaranteed compliance according to the VS Standard. Explore our ESG Wiki and our informative knowledge hub for esg reporting and sustainability insights.
ESG reporting platform
Streamlined ESG Data Management & Automated Footprint Calculations
A centralized, guided platform for all ESG data – with guaranteed compliance according to the VS Standard. Explore our ESG Wiki and our informative knowledge hub for esg reporting and sustainability insights.

Guided ESG Data Collection
Guided step-by-step through all CSRD requirements – no prior ESG knowledge required.

Guided ESG Data Collection
Guided step-by-step through all CSRD requirements – no prior ESG knowledge required.

Carbon Footprint & Environmental ESG Metrics
Data entry of environmental indicators, including corporate carbon footprinting in accordance with the GHG Protocol (Scope 1, 2 & 3) for robust ESG reporting.

Carbon Footprint & Environmental ESG Metrics
Data entry of environmental indicators, including corporate carbon footprinting in accordance with the GHG Protocol (Scope 1, 2 & 3) for robust ESG reporting.
How ESG reporting works
Your ESG report in 3 simple steps: Streamline your sustainability reporting
Data collection, carbon footprint calculation and ESG reporting in accordance with VS – all integrated within a single software solution.
How ESG reporting works
Your ESG report in 3 simple steps: Streamline your sustainability reporting
Data collection, carbon footprint calculation and ESG reporting in accordance with VS – all integrated within a single software solution.
Guided ESG Data Collection
Structured guidance through all mandatory ESG disclosures – no prior knowledge required.
Guided ESG Data Collection
Structured guidance through all mandatory ESG disclosures – no prior knowledge required.
Calculate carbon footprint for ESG reporting
Data entry of environmental KPIs, including carbon footprinting in accordance with the GHG Protocol (Scope 1, 2 & 3) for robust ESG reporting.
Calculate carbon footprint for ESG reporting
Data entry of environmental KPIs, including carbon footprinting in accordance with the GHG Protocol (Scope 1, 2 & 3) for robust ESG reporting.
Social & Governance ESG Data
Comprehensive collection of all social and governance metrics for complete CSRD and ESG reporting.
Social & Governance ESG Data
Comprehensive collection of all social and governance metrics for complete CSRD and ESG reporting.
Implementation
ESG Validation
Evaluate ESG Performance
Optimise
Export ESG Report
Sustainability Reporting Capabilities
Everything SMEs need for compliance-ready ESG reporting and sustainability disclosures
Sustainability Reporting Capabilities
Everything SMEs need for compliance-ready ESG reporting and sustainability disclosures
For ESG Partners
ESG Reporting for Banks, Tax Advisors & Investors
ESGLift supports not only SMEs – banks, tax advisors and investors also benefit from structured, VS-compliant data for robust ESG reporting.
For ESG Partners
ESG Reporting for Banks, Tax Advisors & Investors
ESGLift supports not only SMEs – banks, tax advisors and investors also benefit from structured, VS-compliant data for robust ESG reporting.
ESG Benchmarking
We put an end to reporting challenges in SME sustainability reporting
ESGLift eliminates the need for hours of searching through Excel spreadsheets and hiring expensive external ESG reporting consultants.
ESG Benchmarking
We put an end to reporting challenges in SME sustainability reporting
ESGLift eliminates the need for hours of searching through Excel spreadsheets and hiring expensive external ESG reporting consultants.
With ESGLift
A centralized, guided platform for all ESG data
Complete control and transparent ESG pricing
Guaranteed compliance with the Voluntary Standard (VS) for ESG reporting
Integrated carbon footprinting in accordance with the GHG Protocol (Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions)
Report as PDF – bankable and investor-ready ESG reporting
AI-empowered ESG narrative generation
ESG chatbot assistant included
With ESGLift
A centralized, guided platform for all ESG data
Complete control and transparent ESG pricing
Guaranteed compliance with the Voluntary Standard (VS) for ESG reporting
Integrated carbon footprinting in accordance with the GHG Protocol (Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions)
Report as PDF – bankable and investor-ready ESG reporting
AI-empowered ESG narrative generation
ESG chatbot assistant included
Without ESGLift
Hours spent searching through countless Excel spreadsheets for ESG data
High expenditure on external consultants for ESG reporting
Specific ESG data requirements for every stakeholder
Uncertainty regarding ESG compliance
No integrated carbon footprinting or ESG reporting
No AI assistant, no automated ESG text generation
Unstructured data without PDF export capabilities for ESG reporting
Without ESGLift
Hours spent searching through countless Excel spreadsheets for ESG data
High expenditure on external consultants for ESG reporting
Specific ESG data requirements for every stakeholder
Uncertainty regarding ESG compliance
No integrated carbon footprinting or ESG reporting
No AI assistant, no automated ESG text generation
Unstructured data without PDF export capabilities for ESG reporting
Pricing for ESG Reporting & Sustainability Services
Transparent pricing: Affordable ESG software for mid-sized enterprises and ESG reporting
Completely transparent terms. Secure, sustainable hosting in Germany. Fully ESG-compliant and ready to deploy instantly.
SME Sustainability Kickstart
For micro-enterprises with 1 - 10 employees seeking ESG reporting solutions
€590
/ year plus VAT
≈ €49.16 monthly, annual subscription
Included:
VS (Voluntary Standard) Basismodul
VS (Voluntary Standard) Zusatzmodul
Hybrid CO₂ Calculator (Scopes 1, 2 & 3 ESG Reporting)
AI Assistant for ESG Reporting and Language Solutions
PDF ESG Report Export
Save Time: AI Text Assistant for Your Transition Plan, Sustainability Practices, and ESG Reporting
SME Growth
For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with 11 - 50 employees looking to implement sustainability and ESG reporting
€890
/ year excl. VAT
≈ €74.16 monthly, billed as an annual subscription
Included:
VS (Voluntary Standard) Basismodul
VS (Voluntary Standard) Zusatzmodul
Hybrid CO₂ Calculator for Scope 1, 2 & 3 ESG Reporting
AI Assistant for ESG Reporting and Language Solutions
PDF ESG Report Export
Save Time: AI Writing Assistant for Your Transition Plan, Sustainability Practices and ESG Reporting
SMEs (Medium-Sized Enterprises)
For established enterprises with 50-1,000 employees seeking to implement ESG reporting and sustainability frameworks
€1,590
/ year plus VAT
≈ €132.50 monthly, annual ESG report subscription
Included:
VS (Voluntary Standard) Basismodul
VS (Voluntary Standard) Zusatzmodul
Hybrid CO₂ Calculator (Scopes 1, 2 & 3)
AI Voice and Text Assistant for ESG and Sustainability Reporting
ESG Report PDF Export
Save Time: Artificial Intelligence Writing Assistant for Your Transition Plan, Sustainability Practices and ESG Reporting
Onboarding
Optional · besonders empfehlenswert für Einsteiger
€900
/ one-off · 3 hours of ESG consulting
Persönliche Begleitung bei Ihrem Einstieg in das ESG-Reporting und die Nutzung von ESGLift.
Einmalig 900 € · 3 Beratungsstunden · optional buchbar
Included:
Einführung in ESG-Reporting und relevante Standards
CSRD/ESRS, VSME, VS und Einordnung der für Sie relevanten Anforderungen
Individuelle Ausfüllhilfe
Individuell abgestimmte Abfragestrecke für Ihr Unternehmen
Validierung Ihrer ersten Eingaben
Prüfung auf Vollständigkeit und Plausibilität
Individuelle Fragen & praktische Unterstützung
Streamline Your ESG Reporting: Start Today
Pricing for ESG Reporting & Sustainability Services
Transparent pricing: Affordable ESG software for mid-sized enterprises and ESG reporting
Completely transparent terms. Secure, sustainable hosting in Germany. Fully ESG-compliant and ready to deploy instantly.
SME Sustainability Kickstart
For micro-enterprises with 1 - 10 employees seeking ESG reporting solutions
€590
/ year plus VAT
≈ €49.16 monthly, annual subscription
Included:
VS (Voluntary Standard) Basismodul
VS (Voluntary Standard) Zusatzmodul
Hybrid CO₂ Calculator (Scopes 1, 2 & 3 ESG Reporting)
AI Assistant for ESG Reporting and Language Solutions
PDF ESG Report Export
Save Time: AI Text Assistant for Your Transition Plan, Sustainability Practices, and ESG Reporting
SME Growth
For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with 11 - 50 employees looking to implement sustainability and ESG reporting
€890
/ year excl. VAT
≈ €74.16 monthly, billed as an annual subscription
Included:
VS (Voluntary Standard) Basismodul
VS (Voluntary Standard) Zusatzmodul
Hybrid CO₂ Calculator for Scope 1, 2 & 3 ESG Reporting
AI Assistant for ESG Reporting and Language Solutions
PDF ESG Report Export
Save Time: AI Writing Assistant for Your Transition Plan, Sustainability Practices and ESG Reporting
SMEs (Medium-Sized Enterprises)
For established enterprises with 50-1,000 employees seeking to implement ESG reporting and sustainability frameworks
€1,590
/ year plus VAT
≈ €132.50 monthly, annual ESG report subscription
Included:
VS (Voluntary Standard) Basismodul
VS (Voluntary Standard) Zusatzmodul
Hybrid CO₂ Calculator (Scopes 1, 2 & 3)
AI Voice and Text Assistant for ESG and Sustainability Reporting
ESG Report PDF Export
Save Time: Artificial Intelligence Writing Assistant for Your Transition Plan, Sustainability Practices and ESG Reporting
Onboarding
Optional · besonders empfehlenswert für Einsteiger
€900
/ one-off · 3 hours of ESG consulting
Persönliche Begleitung bei Ihrem Einstieg in das ESG-Reporting und die Nutzung von ESGLift.
Einmalig 900 € · 3 Beratungsstunden · optional buchbar
Included:
Einführung in ESG-Reporting und relevante Standards
CSRD/ESRS, VSME, VS und Einordnung der für Sie relevanten Anforderungen
Individuelle Ausfüllhilfe
Individuell abgestimmte Abfragestrecke für Ihr Unternehmen
Validierung Ihrer ersten Eingaben
Prüfung auf Vollständigkeit und Plausibilität
Individuelle Fragen & praktische Unterstützung
Streamline Your ESG Reporting: Start Today
Pricing for ESG Reporting & Sustainability Services
Transparent pricing: Affordable ESG software for mid-sized enterprises and ESG reporting
Completely transparent terms. Secure, sustainable hosting in Germany. Fully ESG-compliant and ready to deploy instantly.
SME Sustainability Kickstart
For micro-enterprises with 1 - 10 employees seeking ESG reporting solutions
€590
/ year plus VAT
≈ €49.16 monthly, annual subscription
Included:
VS (Voluntary Standard) Basismodul
VS (Voluntary Standard) Zusatzmodul
Hybrid CO₂ Calculator (Scopes 1, 2 & 3 ESG Reporting)
AI Assistant for ESG Reporting and Language Solutions
PDF ESG Report Export
Save Time: AI Text Assistant for Your Transition Plan, Sustainability Practices, and ESG Reporting
SME Growth
For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with 11 - 50 employees looking to implement sustainability and ESG reporting
€890
/ year excl. VAT
≈ €74.16 monthly, billed as an annual subscription
Included:
VS (Voluntary Standard) Basismodul
VS (Voluntary Standard) Zusatzmodul
Hybrid CO₂ Calculator for Scope 1, 2 & 3 ESG Reporting
AI Assistant for ESG Reporting and Language Solutions
PDF ESG Report Export
Save Time: AI Writing Assistant for Your Transition Plan, Sustainability Practices and ESG Reporting
SMEs (Medium-Sized Enterprises)
For established enterprises with 50-1,000 employees seeking to implement ESG reporting and sustainability frameworks
€1,590
/ year plus VAT
≈ €132.50 monthly, annual ESG report subscription
Included:
VS (Voluntary Standard) Basismodul
VS (Voluntary Standard) Zusatzmodul
Hybrid CO₂ Calculator (Scopes 1, 2 & 3)
AI Voice and Text Assistant for ESG and Sustainability Reporting
ESG Report PDF Export
Save Time: Artificial Intelligence Writing Assistant for Your Transition Plan, Sustainability Practices and ESG Reporting
Onboarding
Optional · besonders empfehlenswert für Einsteiger
€900
/ one-off · 3 hours of ESG consulting
Persönliche Begleitung bei Ihrem Einstieg in das ESG-Reporting und die Nutzung von ESGLift.
Einmalig 900 € · 3 Beratungsstunden · optional buchbar
Included:
Einführung in ESG-Reporting und relevante Standards
CSRD/ESRS, VSME, VS und Einordnung der für Sie relevanten Anforderungen
Individuelle Ausfüllhilfe
Individuell abgestimmte Abfragestrecke für Ihr Unternehmen
Validierung Ihrer ersten Eingaben
Prüfung auf Vollständigkeit und Plausibilität
Individuelle Fragen & praktische Unterstützung
Streamline Your ESG Reporting: Start Today
ESG Insights
Your Complete Guide to SME Sustainability and ESG Reporting
Your Complete Guide to SME Sustainability and ESG Reporting
ESG Reporting FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions on ESG and Sustainability Reporting
Everything you need to know about ESGLift, the VS Standard, and sustainability reporting for SMEs.
ESG Reporting FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions on ESG and Sustainability Reporting
Everything you need to know about ESGLift, the VS Standard, and sustainability reporting for SMEs.
Is ESG reporting mandatory for SMEs?
What is the voluntary ESG reporting standard for SMEs?
Do I need prior knowledge of sustainability to use the ESG Lift software?
For SME ESG reporting, is a standard spreadsheet really sufficient to meet sustainability standards?
What are the costs for producing an ESG sustainability report?
How secure is my confidential corporate data with ESG Lift's sustainability reporting platform?
What are the next steps once your initial ESG report is complete?
Should we manage our ESG reporting in-house or hire an external sustainability consultant?
Is ESG reporting mandatory for SMEs?
What is the voluntary ESG reporting standard for SMEs?
Do I need prior knowledge of sustainability to use the ESG Lift software?
For SME ESG reporting, is a standard spreadsheet really sufficient to meet sustainability standards?
What are the costs for producing an ESG sustainability report?
How secure is my confidential corporate data with ESG Lift's sustainability reporting platform?
What are the next steps once your initial ESG report is complete?
Should we manage our ESG reporting in-house or hire an external sustainability consultant?
Carbon Offsetting: Coming soon for enhanced ESG reporting
ESG Lift supports SMEs in measuring, reducing, and offsetting carbon emissions. Discover more about our ESG reporting solutions.
Carbon Offsetting: Coming soon for enhanced ESG reporting
ESG Lift supports SMEs in measuring, reducing, and offsetting carbon emissions. Discover more about our ESG reporting solutions.
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