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.
Wybren Kortstra
This is a question we often receive, and we can now answer it by sharing our example report. You can download it at the bottom of this page. The VSME standard is a straightforward reporting framework, yet the full document still consists of 66 pages. In other words, it’s not something you’ll get through in just a few minutes. And once you’ve collected all the relevant data, you still need to compile it into a report and format it professionally so you can proudly share it.
De Groene Otter is a platform that not only helps you collect all this data but also automatically generates the report for you. You may be wondering:
In this article, I’ll briefly answer these questions. And at the bottom, you can request and download an example report.
The automatically generated report is structured according to the VSME framework. That might sound obvious, but it’s as simple as that. In addition to the core content, the report includes a cover page, table of contents, and foreword, allowing the author to provide context and introduce the report.
The report then presents information from the Base Module, followed by any additional modules included in the reporting scope. Each disclosure is structured as a separate section, ensuring that the report is fully aligned with the VSME standard.
No, not if you use our software. Almost all text is based on templates that are automatically populated with sustainability data. Where needed, our AI system generates tailored text descriptions based on the data provided. Of course, you can edit and customize the content as you see fit.
In addition to text, the report includes charts, tables, and maps to visualize key sustainability metrics. The only section we ask you to write yourself is the foreword, as this is your opportunity to tell readers about your company and explain why you have chosen to prepare a VSME report.
Yes, we offer several customization options. You can:
The report is designed in a modern, professional style to ensure readability and clarity. This way, you don’t need to worry about formatting—just focus on running your business.
Now that you know more about how we generate the report automatically, it’s time to take a look for yourself. After all, we can tell you all about it, but a PDF says more than a thousand words. (And this page only has 514 words, so we’d have a long way to go otherwise.)
We hope this example report helps you, and if you’re interested in quickly and automatically generating your own VSME report, let us know!
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