How CSRD Reporting Works
Follow our simple step-by-step process to collect all the data needed for your VSME Basic CSRD report. We'll guide you through each section with clear explanations and examples.
Your CSRD Reporting Journey
Company Setup
Basic company information and reporting scope
Data Collection
Gather financial, environmental, and social data
Review & Validate
Check your data and fill any gaps
Generate Report
Create your professional CSRD report
Company Information
Start by providing basic information about your company and what you'll be reporting on.
What you'll need:
- Company name and legal structure
- NACE codes (business activity codes)
- List of all company sites/locations
- Reporting scope (individual or consolidated)
💡 Pro Tip
If you're unsure about your NACE codes, you can find them in your business registration documents or use the EU's NACE code lookup tool.
Financial Information
Provide basic financial data for the reporting period. This helps determine your company's size and reporting obligations.
Required financial data:
- Total balance sheet amount
- Total turnover/revenue
📊 Data Sources
You can find this information in your annual financial statements, profit & loss statements, or balance sheets for the reporting year.
Sustainable Practices
Document your existing practices, policies, and future initiatives across key sustainability areas.
Sustainability areas to cover:
- Climate change mitigation
- Pollution prevention
- Water and marine resources
- Biodiversity protection
- Circular economy principles
- Workforce rights and conditions
- Business conduct and ethics
🌱 Practice Types
Practices: Current actions (e.g., recycling, energy saving)
Policies: Formal frameworks (e.g., environmental policy)
Future Initiatives: Planned projects (e.g., fleet electrification)
Governance & Ethics
Report on any governance issues, convictions, or fines related to anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws.
Governance data:
- Number of corruption/bribery convictions
- Total fines for violations
✅ Good News
Most small businesses will have zero convictions and zero fines. This is typically a straightforward "0" entry for most companies.
Ready to Start Your CSRD Report?
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