Cluster overview
Six clusters cover 18 top questions; answers live on each linked question page.
Application & reporting
Tools & scenarios
EU & future development
Languages & publication
Effort & budget
VSME basics
What does VSME stand for?
How is the VSME standard structured?
What is the difference between the VSME standard and the CSRD?
Application & reporting
Is VSME voluntary or mandatory?
When will the VSME module be available on the DNK platform?
What steps does the VSME application process include?
Tools & scenarios
Which software tools or templates support VSME reporting?
Why use a dedicated VSME tool instead of Word or Excel?
How do I choose the right VSME tool?
EU & future development
How does the VSME recommendation relate to the planned voluntary Omnibus I standard?
Should stakeholders expect changes between today’s VSME recommendation and the future delegated act?
How was the VSME standard developed?
Languages & publication
Do VSME reports have to be published?
Can VSME data be mapped into other reporting standards (e.g., ESRS, GRI)?
Can VSME reports be produced in languages other than German or English?
Effort & budget
How much does it cost to implement a VSME report?
How much time does preparing a VSME report take?
What financial benefits does VSME deliver?
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