How do digital VSME tools reduce effort?

Digital platforms consolidate data, automate calculations, and reduce work effort by 10–80%[108][110].

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How do digital VSME tools reduce effort?

Short answer: Digital platforms consolidate data, automate calculations, and reduce work effort by 10–80%[108][110].

According to CSR Tools, digital solutions reduce the time required for data collection by 10–30%[108]. In the Karomia example, annual work effort dropped by 80% through the use of a VSME tool – from 60 to 10 man-days[110]. Automated plausibility checks, interfaces to accounting and HR systems, and pre-filled fields minimize manual errors and accelerate report creation.

Tools that maximize time savings:

  • SUSTAIN REPUBLIC - AI-powered platform with automated data entry and real-time validation, from €149/year
  • EFRAG Digital Template - Free template with automatic calculations and plausibility checks
  • Planted - Free plan or from €169/month with AI co-pilot and automated workflows

Sources: [108] VSME Update: Simplified Sustainability Reporting for SMEs - CSR Tools; [110] Stop Drowning in ESG Requests: One VSME Report Can Do It All | Karomia Blog

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