VS Sample ESG Report
Download the Sample ESG Report
Discover what a completed CSRD-compliant sustainability report looks like before you begin. Reduce your reporting time by over 80% with ESG Lift. Benefit from automated calculations and eliminate manual effort.
Sample ESG Report Template and Content
What the VS sample report contains
Comprehensive ESG Core Module
All mandatory disclosures of the VS standard – completed using a representative SME ESG reporting template.
Carbon Footprint Calculation Example
Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions with realistic exemplary values in accordance with the GHG Protocol for robust ESG reporting.
PDF ESG Report format
This is precisely what your finalised ESG report looks like – bankable, investment-ready, and fully compliant.
VS Standard B1–B11
What the VS standard requires of SMEs – and how ESG Lift supports ESG reporting
The VS standard is structured into specific reporting requirements. ESG Lift guides you through each section – featuring guided data entry, automated calculations, and integrated help texts to streamline your ESG reporting.
How is a sustainability report structured? Framework and example
Would you like to see what a completed corporate sustainability report looks like before you begin? This is a logical first step. A standard sustainability report follows a clear, structured framework defined by the European Commission and EFRAG. ESG Lift not only demonstrates how this reporting template looks in practice, but also guides you directly through the process of generating your own tailored ESG report, fully compliant with your corporate requirements.
B1 & B2: General Foundations & ESG Initiatives
Corporate master data, business model, and description of sustainability initiatives. ESG Lift: input interface featuring text modules & AI-powered rewriting.
B3: Energy & Greenhouse Gas Emissions (ESG & Sustainability Reporting)
Total energy consumption (MWh) and Scope 1 & 2 emissions derived from billing data. ESG Lift: Automated GHG calculation from energy consumption figures for streamlined ESG reporting.
B4: Air, Water & Soil Pollution (ESG Reporting)
Reportable pollutant emissions – typically not applicable to SMEs. ESG Lift: Simple yes/no assessment with optional ESG reporting data fields.
B5: Biodiversity and Ecosystems
Assessment of company locations within protected areas. ESG Lift: Direct map links provided with 1-click confirmation for streamlined ESG reporting.
B6: Water stewardship and ESG water reporting
Water consumption (m³) and classification of water-stressed areas. ESG Lift: Automated water stress detection by postcode for ESG reporting.
B7: Resource Usage & Waste Management in ESG Reporting
Circular economy principles, waste generation, and recycling rates derived from waste management service provider data. ESG Lift: input mask & sustainability action checklist.
S8: Workforce – General Characteristics and ESG Reporting Metrics
Headcount by contract type, gender and country sourced from HR data. ESG Lift: Pre-defined fields and automated table formatting for streamlined ESG reporting.
B9: Occupational Health & Safety
Reportable occupational accidents, accident frequency rate, and fatalities. ESG Lift: Automated calculation of accident rates for ESG reporting.
B10: Compensation, Collective Bargaining & ESG Training
Minimum wage compliance, gender pay gap, collective bargaining agreement coverage, and training hours from payroll. ESG Lift: Automated gap and average calculations.
B11: Governance – Corruption & Bribery in ESG Reporting
Convictions or fines for corruption. ESG Lift: Simple compliance checklist for clean corporate governance and ESG reporting.
Your ESG Benefits
Why SMEs trust ESG Lift for CSRD reporting
Reduce time spent on ESG reporting by over 80%
Guided data input replaces manual spreadsheets. Our ESG software asks the right questions – you simply provide the sustainability data.
Avoid errors in ESG reporting
AI-powered calculations and automated consistency checks ensure reliable, audit-ready results for robust ESG reporting.
Achieve ESG reporting compliance
Guaranteeing 100% CSRD compliance in line with EU standards (EFRAG) – without the need for external consultants or prior expertise in ESG reporting.
How does ESG Lift assist you in generating your own sustainability report?
Instead of a rigid template, ESG Lift offers a dynamic, guided process: you answer questions about your company, and the software automatically populates the relevant sections of your ESG report – tailored specifically to your industry and company size. The result is not a generic template, but an authentic, professional sustainability report for your business.
Are you ready to initiate your own ESG reporting?
Start now – free and without obligation. From €890/year for your ESG reporting.