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All sustainability data is clearly arranged in one platform, so you have easy insight into the developments of the organisation.
Specialized platform for VSME
Overview of multiple years
Direct insight into your progress
Based on all the data entered, you can automatically create a complete VSME report that suits your organisation.
Generate texts based on data
Choose your own color, logo and background
All reports clearly in 1 place
With the CO₂ calculator you determine your relevant emissions. You enter all your data yourself, such as travel, purchasing, energy consumption, etc. and we automatically calculate your emissions.
CO₂ factors for each type of emission
Automatic CO₂ and kWh calculations
Or enter your own figures if you have them
Chat with Oliver Otter, our AI assistant, and get answers to all your questions about the VSME. From explaining indicators to help with filling in and interpreting data for your company.
Oliver knows all about VSME and your organisation
Your data is private and secure
Directly applicable answers
Assign tasks to colleagues, set deadlines and receive automatic reminders. Link to various parts of the platform for the right context for each task.
Create recurring tasks
Get an email for approaching deadlines
Various ways for your task management
These are advisors we trust to support you with sustainability and the VSME. Whether you are looking for one-time advice or guidance from A to Z, they are happy to help.
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Here you can read our interesting blogs about the VSME, CSR, sustainability legislation, and more.
Since September 1, The Green Otter has been a partner of CSR Netherlands. With our software, we help SMEs with sustainability reporting according to the VSME and contribute to the new economy.
Read more about our partnership
A question we often hear and one we can easily answer by showing an example report. The report has a clear structure but still requires some effort to write. If you use software to generate the report automatically, the process becomes much easier. And if you want, there are plenty of options to tailor the report to your personal preferences.
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What exactly is the GHG protocol, and why should your organization care? Is it important to understand how it works—and if so, how does it work? In this blog, I’ll break down the basics of the GHG protocol with clear examples.
Learn more on GHGThe VSME is a reporting standard that helps SME companies make their sustainability efforts transparent.
The name actually says it all: the last three letters of the abbreviation VSME, so SME, are an acronym for Small and Medium Enterprises.
For several reasons:
Competitive advantage: Companies that actively work on sustainability and communicate transparently about it distinguish themselves from competitors. This can attract new customers and retain existing ones.
Access to capital: Investments and loans are increasingly linked to sustainability criteria. Companies that can demonstrate sustainable operations have better access to financing.
Cost savings: Sustainability measures can lead to more efficient processes and lower operational costs, for example through energy savings or waste reduction.
Risk management: By identifying and managing sustainability risks, companies better prepare for future challenges, such as climate change or resource scarcity.
Stakeholder trust: Transparency about sustainability performance strengthens the trust of customers, employees, investors, and other stakeholders. This leads to a better reputation and stronger relationships.
Innovation and growth: Reporting on sustainability can stimulate companies to innovate and develop new, sustainable products or services, which can open up new market opportunities.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Companies have a role in contributing to a sustainable society. By reporting on sustainability, they show their commitment to societal challenges.
Regulations and compliance: More and more countries and regions, including the European Union, are setting legal requirements for sustainability reporting. Complying with these regulations helps companies avoid legal issues.
By using software specifically designed for the VSME, you make things much easier for yourself. The software ensures that you don’t need to know the ins and outs of the VSME guideline, but rather just need to know your own organization. Additionally, it assists with automation and planning to ensure that you can deliver a report each year that neatly compares with previous years.
The Green Otter offers several useful features for your sustainability report. Check out the page about our features to view them.
