How long does it take to generate a VSME report using ESG Lift?
With ESG Lift, creating a complete VSME report typically takes just 1–3 hours in the first year. In comparison, SMEs using a consultant often require several weeks across multiple meetings, incurring costs of €5,000–€25,000. In subsequent years, the effort for ESG reporting is significantly reduced as prior-year sustainability data can be imported.
Why does creating a VSME report take so little time with ESG Lift?
ESG Lift optimises the entire VSME ESG reporting process through three key mechanisms:
• VSME Assist AI: Posits targeted questions instead of presenting blank fields
• Pre-populated Data Library: Provides carbon emissions factors and sector-specific benchmarks
• Automated Export: Automatically generates compliant CSRD/VSME PDFs in EFRAG-compliant format
What is the timeline for preparing the ESG report?
Data Input (60–120 minutes): Enter all fundamental sustainability data points using VSME Assist
Carbon Footprint Calculation (30–60 minutes): Record Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions within the Hybrid CO₂ Calculator
Export and Review (15–30 minutes): Generate and verify the ESG report PDF
How long does the ESG reporting process take in subsequent years?
From the second year onwards, historical sustainability data can be imported. Only updated metrics require input, reducing the reporting workload to approximately 30–60 minutes per annum. The ESG KPI dashboard automatically displays multi-year sustainability trends.
What do I need to begin the ESG reporting process immediately?
Electricity and gas utility bills for the last financial year, workforce data, and basic corporate information are sufficient to start. VSME Assist explains all required ESG data directly within the dialogue interface.
VSME report duration with ESG Lift: Why generation takes only 1–3 hours, how the timeline is structured, and how the process becomes even faster in subsequent years for efficient ESG reporting.