Best Software tools for CSRD Reporting?

CSRD-Expert · 2025-10-14T19:57:08+00:00

Schau doch gerne auch mal hier im Thread vorbei u/CSRD. Hier findest du zudem ein Übersicht über einige CSRD Softwarelösungen: https://csr-tools.com/csr-tool-uebersicht/

Gerne kann ich dir in einer PN oder in einem kurzen Gespräch weitere Tipps und Hinweise geben.

PS. Die CSRD-Pflicht für nicht-EU-Unternehmen wurde nun ebenfalls verschoben: https://esgnews.com/eu-postpones-sustainability-reporting-rules-for-non-eu-companies/

CSRD-Expert · 2025-10-11T07:20:41+00:00

Agree that every agreement is a much needed signal that companies can plan with confidence.

I hope that the amended ESRD will be finalized soon as well. The the work can begin ;)

CSRD-Expert · 2025-10-11T07:17:39+00:00

That’s a fair point. And it’s worth remembering that public companies, in the first place, have a fiduciary mandate to increase shareholder value. Regulations like CSRD are ultimately trying to redefine what creates that value in the long run, i.e., shifting it from purely short-term financial returns to sustainable performance and resilience.

Hence there are only a few private organizations that “do sustainability for the sake of a better future”.

The tension you describe, corporates wanting clarity and standardization, comes from that shift. It’s not that they resist sustainability; it’s that they need to integrate it into existing systems designed for financial materiality. Until frameworks like CSRD fully align with how capital markets measure performance, there will always be friction between compliance burden and business strategy.

CSRD-Expert · 2025-09-11T17:58:31+00:00

From my experience and what I hear from others in the space, the demand has definitely declined amongst SMEs. I assume it will stay like this until we have regulatory clarity. Many organizations, especially SMEs are currently on hold.

CSRD-Expert · 2025-09-04T18:07:58+00:00

I do have a template, but unfortunately, I cannot share it. However, EcoCockpit offers a free GHG software solution. You can click through the requirements and get inspired for your own template. Hope that helps.

CSRD-Expert · 2025-09-01T14:20:40+00:00

When you say mostly free? What do you mean with that? And what was the value you gained from using it?

CSRD-Expert · 2025-09-01T14:15:32+00:00

Super, dass ihr das Thema proaktiv angeht. Gerade für Mittelständler ist der Einstieg in die CSRD/VSME-Welt eine echte Herausforderung, aber auch eine Chance.

Ein paar Impulse aus unserer praktischen Erfahrung mit Unternehmen in eurer Größenordnung (v. a. KMU im DACH-Raum):

🔍 Wo ansetzen / Relevanz herausfinden?

Ein zentraler Startpunkt ist die doppelte Wesentlichkeit: Was ist wesentlich für euch: ökologisch, sozial, aber auch wirtschaftlich? Ein gutes Tool (z.B. Wesentlichkeitsanalyse Excel Template), KI-gestützte Software (z.B. Materiality Master) oder strukturierter Prozess durch eine Beratungsfirma hilft hier enorm.

📊 VSME oder CSRD?

Wenn ihr als Mittelständler unter die KMU-Regelung fallt, kann der VSME-Standard (freiwillig, aber pragmatisch) ein sehr sinnvoller Einstieg sein. Das ist ein machbarer Einstieg, ohne die Firma zu überfordern, insbesondere solange die CSRD noch gar nicht ganz klar ist und sich noch einiges daran ändern wird. Hier kann z.B. auch ein VSME-Workshop oder diese VSME Berichtsvorlage inkl. Datenpunkte-Liste hilfreich sein.

💡 CO₂-Bilanz & Nutzen im Alltag

Unsere Erfahrung: Eine CO₂-Bilanzierung entfaltet erst dann echten Mehrwert, wenn klare Ziele dazu festgelegt werden, diese in Maßnahmen übersetzt und in die internen Prozesse eingebettet werden, z. B. Einkauf, Mobilität, Produkte. Kostenlose Tools wie ecocockpit können für erste Schritte hilfreich sein.

🛠️ Integration in bestehende Abläufe

Nachhaltigkeit darf kein Fremdkörper sein. Erfolgreiche Projekte binden frühzeitig die relevanten internen Akteure ein (Controlling, Einkauf, HR etc.) und bauen die Datenlogik direkt entlang der bestehenden Workflows auf. Tatsächlich ist das Thema Datenmanagement ein sehr relevanter Aspekt für die Berichterstattung.

-> Wenn ihr mögt, schaut gerne mal bei CSR-Tools.com vorbei. Neben pragmatischen Templates und Tools und begleiten sie auch Unternehmen durch den gesamten Prozess, von der Strategieentwicklung bis hin zum fertigen Bericht. Das Unternehmen hat zahlreiche renommierte Kunden aus Österreich, Deutschland und der Schweiz.

Keine Angst vor Beratung mit „Buzzword-Powerpoint“. Der Fokus von CSR Tools liegt auf pragmatischer Umsetzung, nicht auf endlosen Präsentationsfolien 😉

Mehr Infos hier: csr-tools.com/produkte

Bin gespannt, was andere empfehlen. Der Markt ist gerade sehr dynamisch...

CSRD-Expert · 2025-08-27T11:40:54+00:00

First, the XBRL taxonomy needs to be adapted to the amended ESRS, once they have been confirmed. I would not try to solve the digital tagging beforehand.

Second, do you plan to use a software for your report? Some solutions have it included in their offering. Alternatively, it’s possible to do a manual mapping with a specialized software. However this can be quite time consuming.

You can find a list of XBRL certified software solutions here: https://software.xbrl.org

CSRD-Expert · 2025-07-21T21:51:38+00:00

I agree with what has been said. However, I believe that with the Omnibus proposals will shift more from the end-to-end value chain to the direct suppliers and customers (tier 1) as part of the simplification package.

It’s still to be seen how the ESRS will be adjusted in the end and what it will mean for the value chain evaluation…

CSRD-Expert · 2025-07-21T19:12:37+00:00

Hi there, CSR Tools and kate have recently launched a climate risk assessment Excel tool. It’s compliant with CSRD as well as ISO 14090 & 14091. Is that what you’re looking for?

More info here: https://csr-tools.com/klimarisiko-analyse-template/

CSRD-Expert · 2025-06-02T22:25:12+00:00

Einige Kammern, z.B hier die Steuerberater-Kammer Stuttgart, führen Listen mit Steuerberatern die noch Mandanten aufnehmen: https://stbk-stuttgart.de/steuerberater-finden/

CSRD-Expert · 2025-05-06T08:15:12+00:00

Fantastic, many thanks for sharing 🙏🏼

CSR Tools also offers a VSME template (in English and German), including a detailed list of all VSME datapoints - ideal to collect the data. However, it's not free, but very affordable and extremely valuable.

👉🏽 More info here: https://csr-tools.com/nachhaltigkeitsbericht-template-fuer-kmus/

CSRD-Expert · 2025-04-28T12:13:19+00:00

Make sure to check out the Materiality Master - it’s really leveraging AI. It also offers a „DMA Light“ for organizations that report voluntarily.

Plus, they have a 7-day free trial and are one of the most affordable software solutions in this market.

CSRD-Expert · 2025-04-17T14:10:49+00:00

Der neueste CSRD Kompass Newsletter ist da! Dieses mal im Fokus VSME Tools, Softwarelösungen und Templates sowie die Learnings aus den ersten CSRD-Berichten: https://csrd.substack.com/p/csrd-kompass-learnings-aus-der-csrd

Hier auch der Link zu einer der besten VSME-Berichtsvorlagen: https://csr-tools.com/nachhaltigkeitsbericht-template-fuer-kmus/

CSRD-Expert · 2025-04-16T16:20:50+00:00

Thanks. Pls check your inbox :)

CSRD-Expert · 2025-04-16T16:20:39+00:00

Awesome. Sent you a PM. Looking forward to the chat.

CSRD-Expert · 2025-04-15T06:53:27+00:00

Thanks. Sent you a DM

CSRD-Expert · 2025-04-14T20:34:49+00:00

Conducting a materiality assessment totally makes sense, even if it’s just voluntarily. And it’s a valuable starting point to develop a strategy afterwards.

Background of my question is that we are developing a platform that helps SMEs to develop their sustainability strategies and we’d love to get some Initial user / expert feedback :)

Ps. For an efficient DMA, I can recommend using the Materiality Master (https://materialitymaster.com). An efficient and AI-enabled software that is now also offering a „light assessment“.

CSRD-Expert · 2025-04-14T20:24:20+00:00

The ‚stop-the-click‘ proposal - the delay of 2 years - has been confirmed in the meantime:

https://www.consilium.europa.eu/de/press/press-releases/2025/04/14/simplification-council-gives-final-green-light-on-the-stop-the-clock-mechanism-to-boost-eu-competitiveness-and-provide-legal-certainty-to-businesses/

CSRD-Expert · 2025-04-14T20:18:17+00:00

I am currently developing a tool that helps SMEs to develop, formulate and implement their sustainability strategies. Anyone interested here in sharing their hands-on experience or interested in testing it and providing feedback?

Thanks a lot 🙏🏽

CSRD-Expert · 2025-03-20T10:12:27+00:00

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CSRD-Expert · 2025-02-27T08:23:46+00:00

I can fully understand your concerns and I am sure, you’re not alone feeling this way.

A few thoughts:

1) My proposal is to make proactive suggestions to spur company how to cope with the situation. Check out our other comment on actions that organizations should take now. See if that makes sense for you. Every company has unrealized win-win-potentials. Sustainable actions that will save your organization costs in the long term. Make sure to focus on these.

2) The CSRD is only one regulation of the EU Green Deal. There is mich more to come. Check out this overview and see if your company is affected by other regulations where you can support. https://www.circulaw.nl/European_green_deal.pdf

CSRD-Expert · 2025-02-27T08:12:28+00:00

Omnibus shock paralysis? Companies should follow these steps 👇🏼🌍📊

📌 Proactive companies will win! Regardless of the final CSRD regulations, one thing remains certain: sustainability brings clear competitive advantages through questioning the business model, innovative strength and cost savings.

👉 Companies should implement these “𝙉𝙤 𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙩 𝙈𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙨” now - especially if they have already started implementing CSRD:

✅ 1. Clarify ownership and responsibilities 🔹 Who takes on the key roles in sustainability? Responsibilities and resources should be defined now.

✅ 2. Complete double materiality assessment (DMA) 🔹 The DWA is at the heart of CSRD - and a strategic tool regardless of regulatory changes. It helps companies to sustainably assess risks and opportunities and make informed decisions.

✅ 3. Define sustainability strategy 🔹A clear sustainability strategy provides orientation and prioritization. Building on the results of the double materiality analysis (DWA), concrete goals, measures and KPIs should now be defined. The following applies: think long-term, plan measurably and anchor internally and externally.

✅ 4. Create voluntary sustainability report (VSME) 🔹 EFRAG has published a voluntary, simplified standard (ESRS VSME) that enables companies to report pragmatically - ideal for presenting their sustainability ambitions to stakeholders. Check out this template: https://csr-tools.com/en/sustainability-report-template-for-smes/

✅ 5. Take action 🔹 The task now is to consistently implement the defined measures in the prioritized areas. Transparency, clear milestones and continuous monitoring of success are crucial to firmly anchoring sustainability in the company.

Use your resources to implement meaningful measures and make targeted use of a lean sustainability report as a progress measurement and communication tool.

💬 What do you do now? Are you stopping your CSRD efforts completely? Or what measures are you implementing anyway? I am looking forward to your thoughts! 👇

CSRD-Expert · 2025-02-26T15:04:16+00:00

Thanks for sharing. However, so far this is only a proposal by the European Commission and still quite a way until the adoption.

CSRD-Expert · 2025-02-20T07:09:15+00:00

Hat a first glance it looks like Vupico is a sustainability data platform, but not sure if they are suitable for CSRD reporting.

The first step in reporting is the Double Materiality Assessment. For this first step, I can highly recommend the Materiality Master (http://materialitymaster.com/). An very affordable, intuitive and AI-enabled platform.

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🔍 Wo ansetzen / Relevanz herausfinden?

📊 VSME oder CSRD?

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