ESG for SMEs – Structured and easy to do.
Starboard SME Software
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.
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.
Set-up, methodology, audit processes, and reporting deadlines: supported by AI-supported analyses and templates.
Maximum support. Measurable results.
Starboard SME Features
Clearly structured software guidance aligned with VSME requirements, supported by practical explanations and practical support.
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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.
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
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.
