# Report VSME ESG — Sustainability Reporting for SMEs

## Overview

Report VSME ESG is ECONOVA-AI's platform for guided compilation of sustainability reports compliant with the European VSME (Voluntary SME Standard) and ESRS (European Sustainability Reporting Standards). Designed to make ESG reporting accessible to Italian SMEs.

Product page: https://www.econova.ai/vsme-report

## The Problem It Solves

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is extending ESG reporting obligations to a growing number of European companies. Italian SMEs face:

- **Regulatory complexity**: ESRS, VSME, GRI standards — difficult to navigate without specialized expertise
- **High costs**: external ESG consultants cost tens of thousands of euros
- **Fragmented data collection**: environmental, social and governance data scattered across spreadsheets, emails, paper documents
- **Long timelines**: months of manual work to produce a compliant report

## Key Features

### Guided Step-by-Step Compilation
Intuitive interface that guides users through all VSME-required modules. Clear questions, contextual suggestions, real-time validation.

### Energy Module — Scope 1 and Scope 2
Input and automatic calculation of direct emissions (Scope 1: fuels, company vehicles) and indirect emissions (Scope 2: purchased electricity). Automatic conversion to tCO2e.

### Workforce Module
Workforce composition data: employee headcount, contract types, gender diversity, training delivered, occupational safety, turnover rates.

### Waste Module
Classification, quantification, and management of business waste. Tracking by type (hazardous/non-hazardous) and disposal method.

### ESG Dashboard
Visual overview of environmental, social, and governance metrics. Synthetic KPIs with trends and industry benchmarks.

### ESRS Compliance
Automatic alignment of entered data to European Sustainability Reporting Standards. The system verifies completeness and consistency before export.

### Mesa Integration (CSRD)
Connection to the Mesa portal for direct CSRD reporting data submission. Strategic partnership with Mesa Group, ranked 8th worldwide for sustainability reporting expertise.

### Multi-format Export
Final report generation in compliant PDF, structured JSON and Excel data for internal analysis.

## How It Works — 3-Step Process

### Step 1: Setup & Initial Consulting
Business analysis, report scope definition, and configuration of custom data collection tools.

### Step 2: Data Collection & AI Processing
Enter ESG data in the dedicated dashboard. AI models automatically process and structure the report content.

### Step 3: Review & Publication
Joint report review in a dedicated call, final customizations, and delivery of the publication-ready report.

## Plans & Pricing

| Plan | Content | Note |
|------|---------|------|
| VSME Basic Report | Initial assessment + Basic Report for 2 years | Ideal for starting the sustainability journey |
| Comprehensive Module | Additional narrative module for 1 year | Requires Basic Report as prerequisite |
| 2-Year Package (most popular) | Assessment + Basic + Comprehensive for 2 years | Complete solution at the best value |

Contact us for a custom quote: https://www.econova.ai/contact

## Strategic Partnership

ECONOVA-AI partners with **Mesa Group**, ranked 8th worldwide for sustainability reporting expertise. This partnership enables:
- VSME solutions for SMEs
- Advanced CSRD solutions for companies with reporting obligations
- Specialized regulatory support

## Supported Standards

- **VSME** (Voluntary SME Standard) — voluntary standard for SMEs
- **ESRS** (European Sustainability Reporting Standards) — European reporting standards
- **GRI** (Global Reporting Initiative) — partial support
- **CSRD** (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) — via Mesa partnership

## FAQ

### What is the VSME standard?
The VSME (Voluntary SME Standard) is a European voluntary standard that defines a simplified ESG reporting framework specifically for small and medium enterprises. Developed by EFRAG as a complement to the ESRS.

### Is my company required to do sustainability reporting?
It depends on size and sector. The CSRD is progressively extending obligations. Even if not mandatory today, ESG reporting is increasingly required by banks, investors, and corporate clients.

### How long does it take to complete the report?
With our platform, the complete process — from initial consulting to publication — typically takes 4-8 weeks, compared to 3-6 months with a traditional approach.

### Can I update the report in subsequent years?
Yes. The platform preserves historical data and facilitates annual updates. Two-year plans already include support for two reporting periods.

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