VSME Standard for SMEs: ESG Reporting Framework
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Compliance and ESG reporting for SMEs.
Legally compliant. Investment-ready ESG reporting.
ESG Lift enables small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to simplify their sustainability reporting in accordance with the EU standard (VSME). Whether your bank requires data for a loan application, a major corporate client is conducting a supplier ESG assessment, or you need to comply with supply chain regulations – our software allows you to seamlessly navigate data collection, ESG analysis, and reporting. Transform a complex compliance requirement into a distinct competitive advantage.
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
VSME compliant
Carbon footprint calculation incl.
AI ESG reporting assistant
Green Hosting Germany
Transparent ESG Pricing
Scientific Advisory and Sustainability Expertise
ESG Lift is backed by renowned partners, driving excellence in ESG reporting and sustainability
ESG reporting platform
Streamlined ESG Data Management & Automated Footprint Calculations
A centralized, guided platform for all ESG data – ensuring compliance with the VSME standard. Explore our ESG wiki and informative knowledge hub for insights on sustainability and ESG reporting.
ESG reporting platform
Streamlined ESG Data Management & Automated Footprint Calculations
A centralized, guided platform for all ESG data – ensuring compliance with the VSME standard. Explore our ESG wiki and informative knowledge hub for insights on sustainability and ESG reporting.

Guided ESG Data Collection
Guided step-by-step through all VSME requirements - no prior ESG expertise required.

Guided ESG Data Collection
Guided step-by-step through all VSME requirements - no prior ESG expertise required.

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

Carbon Footprint & Environmental ESG Metrics
Data entry of environmental KPIs, including carbon footprint integration 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 VSME compliance reporting – all integrated into a single ESG software solution.
How ESG reporting works
Your ESG report in 3 simple steps: Streamline your sustainability reporting
Data collection, carbon footprint calculation, and VSME compliance reporting – all integrated into a single ESG software solution.
Guided ESG Data Collection
Structured compliance with all mandatory VSME disclosures – no prior ESG expertise required.
Guided ESG Data Collection
Structured compliance with all mandatory VSME disclosures – no prior ESG expertise required.
Calculate corporate carbon footprint for ESG reporting
Data entry for environmental metrics, including carbon footprinting in accordance with the GHG Protocol (Scope 1, 2 & 3) for robust ESG reporting.
Calculate corporate carbon footprint for ESG reporting
Data entry for environmental metrics, 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 a complete VSME report, streamlining your corporate sustainability and ESG reporting.
Social & Governance ESG Data
Comprehensive collection of all social and governance metrics for a complete VSME report, streamlining your corporate sustainability 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 more than just SMEs – banks, tax advisors, and investors also benefit from structured, VSME-compliant data for robust ESG reporting.
For ESG Partners
ESG Reporting for Banks, Tax Advisors & Investors
ESGLift supports more than just SMEs – banks, tax advisors, and investors also benefit from structured, VSME-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 VSME standard for ESG reporting
Integrated greenhouse gas accounting in accordance with the GHG Protocol (Scope 1, 2, and 3) for robust ESG reporting
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 VSME standard for ESG reporting
Integrated greenhouse gas accounting in accordance with the GHG Protocol (Scope 1, 2, and 3) for robust ESG reporting
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 footprint report or ESG accounting
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 footprint report or ESG accounting
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 small businesses with 1 to 10 employees seeking simplified ESG reporting
€590
/ year plus VAT
approx. €49.16 monthly, billed as an annual subscription
Start your free trial. No payment details required.
Included:
VSME Basic Module for ESG Reporting
VSME Voluntary ESG Reporting Module
Hybrid Carbon Calculator (Scopes 1, 2 & 3)
AI-Powered Sustainability Consulting & ESG Reporting Services
PDF Report Export & ESG Assistant Chatbot
SME Growth
For small businesses with 11-50 employees looking to implement ESG reporting and sustainability standards.
€890
/ year excl. VAT
≈ €74.16 monthly, billed as an annual sustainability and ESG reporting subscription
Start your free trial. No payment details required.
Included:
VSME Basic Module for ESG Reporting
VSME Voluntary ESG Reporting Module
Hybrid Carbon Calculator (Scopes 1, 2 & 3)
AI-Powered Sustainability Consulting & ESG Reporting Services
PDF Report Export & ESG Assistant Chatbot
SMEs (Medium-Sized Enterprises)
For established SMEs with 50-250 employees looking to implement robust ESG reporting and sustainability frameworks
€1,590.00
/ year plus VAT
≈ €132.50 monthly, annual ESG report subscription
Start your free trial. No payment details required.
Included:
VSME Basic Module for ESG Reporting
VSME Voluntary ESG Reporting Module
Hybrid Carbon Calculator (Scopes 1, 2 & 3)
AI-Powered Sustainability Consulting & ESG Reporting Services
PDF Report Export & ESG Assistant Chatbot
Initiate your professional ESG reporting and sustainability disclosure processes 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 small businesses with 1 to 10 employees seeking simplified ESG reporting
€590
/ year plus VAT
approx. €49.16 monthly, billed as an annual subscription
Start your free trial. No payment details required.
Included:
VSME Basic Module for ESG Reporting
VSME Voluntary ESG Reporting Module
Hybrid Carbon Calculator (Scopes 1, 2 & 3)
AI-Powered Sustainability Consulting & ESG Reporting Services
PDF Report Export & ESG Assistant Chatbot
SME Growth
For small businesses with 11-50 employees looking to implement ESG reporting and sustainability standards.
€890
/ year excl. VAT
≈ €74.16 monthly, billed as an annual sustainability and ESG reporting subscription
Start your free trial. No payment details required.
Included:
VSME Basic Module for ESG Reporting
VSME Voluntary ESG Reporting Module
Hybrid Carbon Calculator (Scopes 1, 2 & 3)
AI-Powered Sustainability Consulting & ESG Reporting Services
PDF Report Export & ESG Assistant Chatbot
SMEs (Medium-Sized Enterprises)
For established SMEs with 50-250 employees looking to implement robust ESG reporting and sustainability frameworks
€1,590.00
/ year plus VAT
≈ €132.50 monthly, annual ESG report subscription
Start your free trial. No payment details required.
Included:
VSME Basic Module for ESG Reporting
VSME Voluntary ESG Reporting Module
Hybrid Carbon Calculator (Scopes 1, 2 & 3)
AI-Powered Sustainability Consulting & ESG Reporting Services
PDF Report Export & ESG Assistant Chatbot
Initiate your professional ESG reporting and sustainability disclosure processes 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 small businesses with 1 to 10 employees seeking simplified ESG reporting
€590
/ year plus VAT
approx. €49.16 monthly, billed as an annual subscription
Start your free trial. No payment details required.
Included:
VSME Basic Module for ESG Reporting
VSME Voluntary ESG Reporting Module
Hybrid Carbon Calculator (Scopes 1, 2 & 3)
AI-Powered Sustainability Consulting & ESG Reporting Services
PDF Report Export & ESG Assistant Chatbot
SME Growth
For small businesses with 11-50 employees looking to implement ESG reporting and sustainability standards.
€890
/ year excl. VAT
≈ €74.16 monthly, billed as an annual sustainability and ESG reporting subscription
Start your free trial. No payment details required.
Included:
VSME Basic Module for ESG Reporting
VSME Voluntary ESG Reporting Module
Hybrid Carbon Calculator (Scopes 1, 2 & 3)
AI-Powered Sustainability Consulting & ESG Reporting Services
PDF Report Export & ESG Assistant Chatbot
SMEs (Medium-Sized Enterprises)
For established SMEs with 50-250 employees looking to implement robust ESG reporting and sustainability frameworks
€1,590.00
/ year plus VAT
≈ €132.50 monthly, annual ESG report subscription
Start your free trial. No payment details required.
Included:
VSME Basic Module for ESG Reporting
VSME Voluntary ESG Reporting Module
Hybrid Carbon Calculator (Scopes 1, 2 & 3)
AI-Powered Sustainability Consulting & ESG Reporting Services
PDF Report Export & ESG Assistant Chatbot
Initiate your professional ESG reporting and sustainability disclosure processes today
ESG Insights
Your Complete Guide to SME Sustainability and ESG Reporting
ESG Insights
Your Complete Guide to SME Sustainability and ESG Reporting
ESG Reporting FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions on ESG and Sustainability Reporting
Essential insights into ESGLift, the VSME standard, and sustainability reporting for SMEs.
ESG Reporting FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions on ESG and Sustainability Reporting
Essential insights into ESGLift, the VSME standard, and sustainability reporting for SMEs.
Is VSME-compliant ESG reporting mandatory or voluntary for my SME?
What is the precise relationship between the CSRD, ESRS, and the VSME standard for ESG reporting?
Beyond regulatory compliance, what tangible business value and strategic benefits does ESG reporting deliver for my company?
Why should I use software like ESG Lift? Isn't a standard Excel template sufficient for ESG reporting?
Do I need an in-house sustainability expert to use ESG Lift for our ESG reporting?
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 VSME-compliant ESG reporting mandatory or voluntary for my SME?
What is the precise relationship between the CSRD, ESRS, and the VSME standard for ESG reporting?
Beyond regulatory compliance, what tangible business value and strategic benefits does ESG reporting deliver for my company?
Why should I use software like ESG Lift? Isn't a standard Excel template sufficient for ESG reporting?
Do I need an in-house sustainability expert to use ESG Lift for our ESG reporting?
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?





