ESG solutions, made for you
Your VSME/ ESRS Sustainability Report
You will receive a complete, legally compliant and audit-ready sustainability report – including a double materiality assessment, data collection, KPIs, and AI- supported drafting. Our AI-Enhanced software runs in the background; we guide you through the key steps and take care of the rest. This way, you can report quickly, reliably, and without time-consuming software onboarding and EU regulations analysis.
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.
What is ESRS?
The European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) are mandatory EU
reporting standards for large and listed companies. They define which
sustainability information must be disclosed on environmental, social,
and governance topics. The goal is to make sustainability reports
comparable, transparent, and auditable
Reporting that cuts workload, not corners.
3-6 Months
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Up to the final, audit-ready
report.
<75% less time
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By taking over the structure,
methodology, content, and coordination.
<1 Point of contact
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One point of contact is enough — we
steer the process..
Maximum support. Measurable results.
Sustainability Report Features
Our features are designed to reduce complexity, conserve internal resources, and enable a clearly structured sustainability report.
Full preparation in line with VSME/ESRS—tailored to company size and obligations, with minimal input required.
All steps from double materiality to KPIs are clear, standardized, and traceable.
View your sustainability package now.
See in detail which services are included in our package and how we will support you in a structured way from preparation through to the finished report.
Pain Points & how we solve them
Sustainability reporting is complex and time-consuming. We make the key challenges transparent and show how they can be addressed efficiently and in a practical, hands- on way.
Time consuming report set-up
Getting started with ESRS and VSME reporting is complex—not only in terms of content, but also when it comes to setting up the process efficiently and realistically.
Clear reporting process
We take on the complexity, set up a lean and realistic process, and enable a direct start with actionable results.
Time-consuming data collection
Sustainability data is often scattered across Excel spreadsheets, departments, and systems, which slows down the process.
Structured data foundation
We structure all relevant data, systematically derive key metrics, and create a reusable foundation.
Limited resources
Sustainability reporting often has to be delivered alongside day-to-day operations—without a dedicated ESG team.
Implemented efficiently
No internal ESG team or complex tools required: clear deadlines, minimal effort on your side, and a finished report in your corporate design.
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
Service
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.
Software
Starboard Enterprise is the ESG software for companies that need to meet statutory CSRD disclosure requirements—powered by an easy-to-use AI landscape that helps you structure data, manage the full reporting process, and deliver ESRS-compliant, scalable, audit-ready reports.
Double materiality assessment & AI support
ESRS-aligned ESG topics—impact, risk, and opportunities (IROs)—AI-supported with fully traceable steps.
See your status. Close the gaps.
A clear snapshot of your ESG maturity, compliance gaps, and the actions needed for strategy and reporting.
Company Carbon Footprint (CCF)
Complete Scope 1–3 emissions accounting, plus concrete carbon reduction measures.
Audit-ready data structures & auditor communication
Transparent evidence, consistent data, and version-controlled documentation—built for audit and assurance.
Intuitive ESRS AI Landscape
Step-by-step requirements with clear definitions, ready-to-use templates, and an AI-supported landscape that’s easy to use, easy to understand, and adaptable to your business.
Virtual onboarding, expert led.
Hands-on support for setup, materiality, data collection, and report preparation.
Software
Built for SMEs: Starboard SME combines an easy-to-use AI landscape with data structuring and streamlined VSME reporting.
VSME materiality assessment & AI support
Prioritise relevant sustainability topics based on VSME logic—transparent, efficient, and AI-supported.
ESG-Status & VSME-Scoring
Transparent classification of sustainability maturity in line with the VSME structure—providing guidance for targets and measures.
Sector-Benchmarking
Compare key sustainability KPIs with relevant peers to identify gaps and improvement potential.
Company Carbon Footprint (CCF)
Complete Scope 1–3 emissions accounting, plus concrete carbon reduction measures.
Intuitive VSME AI landscape
Step-by-step guidance with clear definitions, ready-to-use templates, and practical knowledge modules—easy to understand and quick to apply.
Virtual onboarding, expert led.
Direct access to ESG experts for setup, analysis, and VSME-aligned voluntary sustainability reporting.
Service
Outsource ESG. Unlock value. Your trusted partner for end-to-end ESG management—from ESG strategy and action planning to fast, cost-effective, audit-ready annual reporting (VSME/ESRS). AI-supported processes covering double materiality, ESG risks & opportunities, LEAP Analysis, and KPI management—giving you the sustainability department your company deserves.
ESG Office (ongoing, end to end)
One trusted partner for ESG strategy, implementation, steering, and continuous improvement across all ESG topics.
Reporting & compliance (VSME/ESRS)
Audit-ready reporting incl. double materiality, IROs, KPIs, benchmarking, and complete VSME/ESRS reports—delivered fast and efficiently.
CO₂ monitoring & data management
Structured Scope 1–3 emissions tracking and continuous ESG data maintenance—based on your data input (approx. 0.25 FTE required as Point-of Contact (P.O.C.).
ESG risk & optimisation strategy
Expert-led identification, assessment, and mitigation of ESG risks—turning sustainability into resilience and long-term value.
ESG communication & public image
Clear ESG communication strategy and content for website, customers, and key stakeholders.
ESG rating & request readiness
Targeted preparation for ratings and ESG requests from customers, banks, investors, and partners.
Data protection & governance support
ESG-ready data protection and governance guidance—aligned with relevant requirements and best practice.
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.
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
‘We are at the beginning of our journey towards a sustainability report and a double materiality analysis, and we are already excited about our collaboration with ESG.DNA. The ESG Starboard Tools are intuitive to use and provide us with exactly the support we need to effectively address our sustainability goals. We feel we are in good hands and look forward to the next steps with ESG.DNA at our side.’
Dirk Bäcker
CEO of Mr. Wash Autoservice AG
‘For us as a leasing company, the requirements of our refinancing banks with regard to ESG reports are crucial. The ESG.DNA Starboard tools enable us to aggregate and present all relevant ESG data in a precise and transparent manner. This strengthens the trust of our financing partners, who are increasingly incorporating ESG criteria into their decisions. With our partner ESG.DNA, we meet these expectations efficiently and reliably.’
Udo F. Mann
Managing Director, FML FINANZIERUNGS- UND MOBILIENLEASING GMBH & CO. KG
‘We are grateful for the support of ESG.DNA in the preparation of our sustainability report. Thanks to the expertise of the consultants, we were able to develop and report on a precise sustainability strategy based on the double materiality analysis. We are proud of the result – a report that documents our commitment, goals and vision for a future worth living. We could not have achieved this without ESG.DNA as a competent partner at our side.’
Lennart Maack
Geschäftsleiter & Prokurist, IndustriebedarfNiemann-Laes GmbH
