What has changed?
- Added an “Attachments” column to the export sheet.
- Populated attachment URLs for data points with uploaded files.
- Combined multiple URLs in a single cell, separated by commas.
What is the added value?
- Enables easy access to uploaded files directly from the export.
- Simplifies tracking and referencing of multiple attachments.
What has changed?
New VSME Module
- Replicates ESRS module structure with tailored VSME scope.
- Includes menu: Launchpad, Reporting, Analytics, Settings.
Launchpad
- Displays number of entities.
- Shows data completion status for quick overview.
Reporting Workflow
- Prompts user to select between Basic or Basic & Comprehensive Module.
- Follows 4-step process:
- Determine scope
- Define data collection methods
- Data collection
- Reporting / Data
Analytics
- Integrates KPIs aligned with the ESRS module for consistency.
Settings
- Lets users choose what VSME data to share in their sustainability profile.
- Provides direct link to the sustainability profile.
Sustainability Profile
- Allows users to generate a shareable profile of their VSME data.
- Enables external sharing via public link.
What is the added value?
- Simplifies compliance with the new EU VSME standards.
- Streamlines reporting by reusing familiar ESRS structure.
- Improves visibility through shareable sustainability profiles.
- Enhances supplier trust with transparent, accessible VSME data.
What has changed?
Download a Predefined Template
- From the supplier repository side drawer, users can now access:
- Each template includes:
- Supplier Name (mandatory)
- Supplier Internal ID
- Daato Supplier ID
Apply Actions via Import: After uploading the completed template:
- Delete will permanently remove suppliers from the repository.
- Deactivate will retain the supplier’s profile but exclude them from actions, analytics, and exports—ideal for compliance purposes.
- RLs in a single cell, separated by commas.
What is the added value?
Coalition agreement: support for EU omnibus and fewer reporting obligations
On April 9, the German government presented the new coalition agreement. In it, it advocates simplification and relief in climate and sustainability policy - in particular by supporting the EU Commission's "Omnibus" package. This aims to implement European requirements in a more practical and less bureaucratic way, for example in the area of supply chain regulation and sustainability reporting (CSRD). Small and medium-sized enterprises in particular are to benefit from reduced requirements and time savings.
The abolition of the national supply chain law is key. It is to be replaced by a new law that implements the European Supply Chain Directive (CSDDD) in an unbureaucratic manner. The reporting obligation will be abolished with immediate effect. Sanctions will also be largely suspended until the new law comes into force - with the exception of serious human rights violations. In addition, the Energy Efficiency Act and the Energy Services Act are to be reformed and brought into line with EU law.
CSRD postponement: Council of the EU gives green light
On April 15, the Council of the EU also approved the EU Commission's "Stop the Clock" proposal - following the European Parliament, the Council of Ministers has now also given the green light. This means that the first of the two pieces of legislation from the Sustainability Reporting Omnibus of February 26 has now been adopted at EU level and the next step is to implement it at national level. This clears the way for the postponement of the obligation to apply the CSRD for companies that were originally due to report for the first time from 2026. They will now not have to submit their first sustainability report until 2028.
Council of the EU press release
ESRS consultation: feedback possible until June
The European advisory group EFRAG has launched a public consultation on the revision of the ESRS reporting standards. This provides the opportunity to share experiences with the implementation to date and to comment on the omnibus procedure - and thus actively influence the further development of European sustainability reporting. Feedback is possible until June 21, 2025.
Invitation to the webinar: Voluntary VSME standards in practice
On Tuesday, April 23, 2025, at 10 a.m., EQS and IR.on invite you to a free webinar on the voluntary ESRS-VSME standards. The event is aimed at small companies that are not directly covered by the CSRD but would like to voluntarily disclose sustainability information - for example as part of investor communication, supply chain requirements or bank reporting.
Find out how the VSME standards are structured, what the requirements are and what practical implementation can look like.
Register now:
Webinar details & Registration
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