ESG for SMEs – Structured and easy to do.

Starboard SME Software

The Starboard SME software is specifically designed for the VSME standard and helps small and medium-sized enterprises implement their sustainability reporting in a simple, structured, and transparent way. Al-enhanced it provides clear guidance aligned with regulatory requirements, walks users step by step through all relevant topics, and significantly reduces administrative burden. This makes ESG reporting manageable even without prior knowledge.

What does ESG and ESRS mean?

Why ESG?
ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance—the three key areas of modern sustainable corporate management. Companies must increasingly disclose how they take the environment, social responsibility, and good corporate governance into account.

 

What is VSME?
The Voluntary Standard for Small and Medium Enterprises (VSME) is a voluntary EU standard that enables SMEs to prepare sustainability reports in a clearly structured, practical, and simplified way-without the high level of effort required under the CSRD.| Our software helps you implement this standard fully, correctly, and in a clear and understandable way.

VSME reporting that measurably reduces your workload.

Starboard SME helps SMEs implement VSME requirements clearly and significantly reduce the effort required for ESG reporting.

All VSME-Steps


From materiality assessment and KPIs to structured report creation.

1 central database

For ESG, CO₂, and group data across all units: Consolidated & auditable.

2 ESG Experts

Set-up, methodology, audit processes, and reporting deadlines: supported by AI-supported analyses and templates.

Maximum support. Measurable results.

Starboard SME Features.

ESG.DNA Starboard SME is the smart ESG solution for SMEs: AI-supported ESG scoring, materiality assessment, and benchmarking provide a solid basis for decision-making. Modular—from a starter package to the mid-market module—with intuitive operation, CO₂ management, templates, and expert support—always GDPR-compliant and up to date.
VSME materiality assessment & AI support
Prioritization of relevant sustainability topics based on VSME logic—transparent, efficient, and supported by AI.
ESG-Status & VSME-Scoring
Transparent classification of sustainability maturity in line with the VSME structure—providing guidance for targets and measures.
Sector-Benchmarking
Comparison of key sustainability KPIs with relevant market peers to identify improvement potential.
Integrated CO₂ accounting (Scopes 1–3) (optional)
Clear capture and assessment of emissions (Scopes 1–3) to complement VSME reporting.
Intuitive Bedienung & Wissensmodule

Clearly structured software guidance aligned with VSME requirements, supported by practical explanations and practical support.

Virtual onboarding & fast support
Direct access to ESG experts for the setup, analysis, and preparation of voluntary sustainability reports in accordance with VSME.

Discover our ESRS software now.

See in detail what features Starboard Enterprise software offers and how it guides you through all steps of ESRS reporting in a structured manner.

Pain Points & how we solve them.

VSME reporting is new to many SMEs and often confusing. We provide clarity on the key requirements and show how they can be implemented efficiently and practically with clear processes and digital solutions.

High bureaucratic complexity

 

The multitude of guidelines, terms, and documentation requirements surrounding VSME can quickly become confusing and cost valuable time.

Structured VSME management

 

 

Starboard SME structures all relevant disclosure areas and guides you step by step through the requirements.

Time-consuming data collection

Sustainability information is often scattered across Excel spreadsheets, emails, or departments, making it difficult to maintain an overview and slowing down the process.

Focus on the essentials

A clear structure and AI-supported materiality analysis immediately show which ESG topics are relevant to your company.

Limited resources

 

SMEs face the challenge of managing ESG requirements alongside their day-to-day business without building up additional teams or incurring high external costs.

Quick access to the VSME report

Templates, intuitive use, and technical support ensure efficient, DSGVO-compliant reports.

Clarity before the next step.

The perfect starting point for your ESG Journey.

Want to take a strategic approach to sustainability, but unsure where you stand? Our free ESG self-assessment delivers a clear initial assessment of your ESG position compared to your industry - in just a few minutes. Within 48 hours, you will also receive a personalised evaluation with specific recommendations for action.

In collaboration with a specialised AI partner, ESGbot, we integrate AI-supported analysis expertise to prepare your results precisely, automatically, and based on current regulatory requirements.

Check ESG status. Identify potential. Plan next steps.

Our Solutions.

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Service

Your Sustainability Report

One process. One platform. One audit-ready report (VSME/ESRS).
Double materiality, KPIs, ESG Risk, and AI drafting—handled end to end.

ESG report – Tailored. Clear. Effortless.

Complete preparation tailored to your company’s size and obligations, with clearly defined points of involvement and minimal effort.

Structured. Consistent. Transparent.

Every step, end to end—structured, consistent, and transparent.

AI-Powered. Expert-Led. Tailored.

AI-powered drafting. Expert-reviewed. Made for you.

Fast. Lean. Simple.

Clear deadlines, low time investment—no complex tools.

Clear. Focused. Actionable.

Requirements, clearly explained—no overload.

Company Carbon Footprint (CCF)

Complete Scope 1–3 emissions accounting, plus concrete carbon reduction measures.

On-Brand. Fast. Affordable.

Your report in your corporate design—AI-enhanced, quick, cost-efficient, and publication-ready

Reusable data foundation.

Once set up, the effort required in subsequent years drops significantly.

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Why ESG.DNA?

ESG.DNA GmbH is a specialised service company that supports companies in the development, optimisation and communication of sustainability profiles, strategies and reports, in order to fulfil the ESG-related requirements of stakeholders such as customers, suppliers, investors/lenders and employees.

As a partner to banks and financial service providers, companies, associations and their members, as well as auditors and consultants, ESG.DNA develops solutions for the specific ESG challenges faced by small and medium-sized enterprises.

Overview of our partners

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Our customers' experiences.

As a biotechnology company, we are faced with the challenge of meeting the regulatory requirements of ESRS reporting while developing a sound, long-term sustainability strategy. The ESG.DNA Starboard tools have proven to be an indispensable tool for us. They provide us with the structure and transparency we need to efficiently meet the complex ESRS requirements, and help us to accurately capture and analyse relevant data.

Michael Schneiders

Member of the Management Board , BRAIN Biotech AG

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ESG? We take care of it.