CSRD Deadlines for SMEs: Timeline and Preparation Guide
Understand CSRD deadlines for small and growing businesses (SMEs) and when to expect data requests from banks and clients. Get prepared with our comprehensive timeline guide.
Complete beginner's guide to CSRD and VSME reporting. Follow our structured 4-stage learning path from awareness to implementation. Learn what CSRD is, understand key concepts, plan your approach with industry-specific guidance, and implement data collection and reporting systems.
Start here if you're new to CSRD
Complete checklist of CSRD requirements for small businesses using VSME Basic Module. Step-by-step guide to data collection and reporting preparation.
Plain English glossary of CSRD, VSME, and ESRS terms. Understand key sustainability reporting concepts for small businesses.
Understand the key differences between CSRD and VSME reporting standards. Learn which applies to your SME and how to prepare for client requests.
Plain English glossary of CSRD, VSME, and ESRS terms. Understand key sustainability reporting concepts and acronyms for small businesses.
Master the fundamentals
A clear, practical guide for small and growing businesses (SMEs) on how to handle Scope 3 emissions under CSRD and the VSME Standard — what to include, estimate, and prioritise.
A practical, plain-English guide for EU SMEs on handling CSRD reporting through mergers, acquisitions, carve-outs and integrations.
Learn what CSRD reporting is, why it matters for small and growing businesses (SMEs), and how to implement it with practical steps and VSME framework guidance.
Learn how small businesses can conduct a proportional double materiality assessment under CSRD and VSME standards. Includes practical steps, examples, and templates.
A practical guide for SMEs on how to keep CSRD reports consistent and compliant after mergers, acquisitions, or restructuring during the financial year.
A beginner-friendly guide for newly founded SMEs in Europe to collect and report CSRD sustainability data confidently using the VSME Standard.
Determining impact materiality and financial materiality
Understanding and meeting CSRD regulatory requirements
Energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and climate change mitigation
Preparing and publishing sustainability reports
Identifying and engaging with affected stakeholders
Voluntary SME reporting standard and implementation
Find guidance specific to your industry
A practical guide for automotive repair and service small businesses to prepare sustainability reports under CSRD and VSME.
A complete guide for small chemical and pharmaceutical distributors on preparing CSRD and VSME-aligned sustainability reports.
Learn how schools, universities, and training centres can prepare for CSRD and use the VSME Standard for sustainability reporting.
A clear guide for printing and creative small businesses on reporting VOC emissions, waste, and energy use under CSRD and VSME standards.
Learn how farms and food producers can meet CSRD and VSME requirements on water, fertilisers, and livestock emissions with practical examples.
Comprehensive guide for small energy suppliers and solar installers to align with CSRD and VSME sustainability reporting standards.
Practical guides for data collection and reporting
Learn how SMEs can select accurate emission factors for CSRD and ESRS reporting, including EU-approved datasets and practical tips for consistent GHG calculations.
A practical breakdown of the GHG Protocol for small and growing businesses (SMEs) in Europe—covering Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions and how to calculate them under ESRS and VSME standards.
Understand the difference between location-based and market-based Scope 2 emissions and how SMEs can calculate both under the ESRS and VSME frameworks.
A step-by-step guide for small and growing businesses (SMEs) on how to identify and prioritise material sustainability topics under CSRD and the VSME Standard.
Learn how small and growing businesses (SMEs) can engage stakeholders effectively for CSRD and VSME reporting, including simple methods, templates, and real-world examples.
A practical guide for small businesses on setting and validating science-based climate targets aligned with CSRD and the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Understand how CSRD compares to other frameworks
Choose the path that works best for your organization:
Free templates and guides for manual tracking.
Automated platform for SMEs.
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