Save costs and time with the VSME standard for ESG reporting

Save costs and time with the VSME standard for ESG reporting

Optimize your ESG reporting efficiently and reduce costs with a lean and practical standard.

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The most important questions about the VSME standard

What are the voluntary ESRS (VSME)?

Which companies must report in accordance with the voluntary ESRS (VSME)?

What data is required according to the VSME?

What are the specific differences between ESRS and VSME?

We are no longer affected by the CSRD for the time being, why should we now report under the voluntary VSME?

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ESG experience

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Why ESG is important now

Why companies should rely on the VSME standard now
Lower costs, more efficiency
  • Less effort: Standardized requirements reduce the reporting effort.
  • Attractive financing: Better ESG ratings reduce financing costs.
  • Optimized processes: Savings through resource-saving practices.
Risks without ESG
  • Higher financing costs: Poorer ratings and higher interest rates.
  • Missed savings potential: No optimization through sustainable processes.
  • Legal risks: Fines and loss of reputation.
  • Additional effort: More inquiries from customers and partners.
Advantages of the VSME standard
  • Efficient reporting: Reduces the effort for ESG data by up to 30%.
  • Less bureaucracy: clear guidelines and simple integration.
  • Optimized processes: Cost savings through sustainable practices.

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A personal team of experts at your side

Our VSME team of experts will support you throughout the entire process.

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VSME: A simple alternative to ESRS

Save 70% of your valuable time with smart features

Intuitive dashboards

Manage all relevant data in one dashboard. Work across teams, assign user roles and benefit from effortless usability.
Team collaboration
Rights management
Workflow management
Kanban Board

Intelligent automation

With Planted, you can automate the VSME right through to the finished report. AI-supported workflows save time, reduce resources and replace error-prone Excel spreadsheets.
AI-supportedCO2 calculator
API interfaces
ESG optimizations
AI document analysis

Integrated learning platform

The Climate Academy learning platform makes ESG understandable for everyone in the company. Guides and clear guidelines help to implement complex requirements easily.
Practical courses
Guidelines & Glossary
Workshops
Certificate of completion
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What our customers say

Professional
Electronics
Planted helped us to get an overview of the CSRD data jungle. The team has enormous know-how that we were able to benefit from. The close collaboration enabled us to implement the CSRD independently in the software.

Planted helped us to get an overview of the CSRD data jungle. The team has enormous know-how that we were able to benefit from. The close collaboration enabled us to implement the CSRD independently in the software.

Vivien Sarah Fielk
Insta GmbH
,
Sustainability Officer
Professional
Healthcare
The cooperation with Planted is characterized by a close partnership that enables worry-free guidance through the complex process of CSRD sustainability reporting. You receive competent support from the Planted team of experts at all times.

The cooperation with Planted is characterized by a close partnership that enables worry-free guidance through the complex process of CSRD sustainability reporting. You receive competent support from the Planted team of experts at all times.

Simon Horst
Caritas Association Bruchsal
,
Sustainability Officer
Enterprise
Service
We are proud to join forces with Planted to make our vision of a net climate positive* network a reality. Our MYTY net+ initiative will not only offset and overcompensate our own CO2 emissions, but will also have a tangible positive impact on the environment by investing in effective sustainability projects and reducing internal emissions.

We are proud to join forces with Planted to make our vision of a net climate positive* network a reality. Our MYTY net+ initiative will not only offset and overcompensate our ownCO2 emissions, but will also have a tangible positive impact on the environment by investing in effective sustainability projects and reducing internal emissions.

David Rost
MYTY Group AG
,
Managing Director
Advanced
Software / IT
Our commitment focuses not only on CO₂ management, but also on protecting biodiversity by preserving local woodlands. Together with Planted, we protect forests in the Sauerland region for every tax return. In return, we receive valuable biodiversity credits per protected square meter, which transparently document our commitment and make it tangible.

Our commitment focuses not only on managingCO2, but also on protecting biodiversity by preserving local woodlands. Together with Planted, we protect forests in the Sauerland region for every tax return. In return, we receive valuable biodiversity credits per protected square meter, which transparently document our commitment and make it tangible.

Daniel Hanemann
wundertax GmbH
,
Managing Director
Advanced
Mechanical engineering
Our collaboration with Planted has shown us that sustainability for companies can be started with manageable effort. The calculation of the carbon footprint is the basis on which we will carry out many optimizations to reduce emissions in the coming months.

Our collaboration with Planted has shown us that sustainability for companies can be started with manageable effort. The calculation of thecarbon footprint is the basis on which we will carry out many optimizations to reduce emissions in the coming months.

Pascal Schröer
innomatec Mess- und Schnellanschluss-Systeme GmbH
,
Managing Director
Advanced
Software / IT
By working with Planted, we were able to quickly and easily create a carbon footprint for our company and plant 3,200 trees in our company forest. Net Zero 2025 together with Planted!

By working with Planted, we were able to quickly and easily create acarbon footprint for our company and plant 3,200 trees in our company forest. Net Zero 2025 together with Planted!

Christian Kirsch
PASSION4IT GmbH
,
Managing Director

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