Sustainability reporting in Europe is at a turning point. With the introduction of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the binding European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), a new phase of corporate accountability is beginning.

However, there is currently a great deal of uncertainty in many places about the specific design, timing, and depth of the new reporting requirements. The EU is currently working on a so-called “omnibus regulation” to clarify key issues relating to standard application, deadline extensions, and industry standards. The VSME standard for non-listed SMEs is also still in the consultation phase. Companies are therefore faced with the challenge of preparing for a system that is still being fine-tuned – while still being able to act in a timely manner.

STRIMgroup´s modular CSRD and VSME product portfolio

In this dynamic environment, STRIMgroup supports companies of all sizes with a modular product portfolio for CSRD and VSME reporting. Our nine modules are specifically designed for companies that:

  • want to review and prepare their reporting requirements,
  • want to develop and implement ESG strategies,
  • want to combine HR processes with sustainability, and/or
  • want to optimize existing sustainability reports.

All modules contain clearly defined tasks, digital tools, effort in person-days, and the necessary roles and responsibilities – ideal for project planning, resource allocation, and reporting in accordance with CSRD standards.

Our 9 modules at a glance (CSRD-compliant and ESRS-ready):

Module 1: CSRD Quick Check & Gap Analysis

  • Target group: Companies with potential or existing CSRD/ESRS relevance
  • Benefits: Initial assessment of reporting requirements, maturity analysis, identification of areas for action, basis for project structure

Module 2: Double Materiality Analysis

  • Target group: Companies preparing for or implementing CSRD
  • Benefits: Identification of relevant sustainability topics for reporting, strategy, and management; structured stakeholder integration

Module 3: Reporting Toolkit (ESRS-compliant)

  • Target group: Companies with reporting obligations or ambitions
  • Benefits: Development of compliant sustainability reports, modular templates, internal relief through structured templates

Module 4: VSME Toolkit & CSRD light

  • Target group: SMEs without formal obligations but with ESG requirements from the market
  • Benefits: Introduction to ESG reporting, templates instead of full design, empowerment through coaching and review

Module 5: ESG KPI & Management Dashboard

  • Target group: Companies that want to measure and communicate ESG performance in a measurable way
  • Benefits: KPI framework (e.g. ESRS S1, E1, G1), monitoring tools, connection to controlling and sustainability goals

Module 6: Supply Chain Analysis & Value Chain Mapping (ESRS S2 / E3, LkSG)

  • Target group: Companies with complex supply chains or affected by LkSG
  • Benefits: ESG risk analysis in the supply chain, integration into materiality and reporting, development of measures

Module 7: CSRD & Strategy (Sustainability in Strategy)

  • Target group: Companies with strategic sustainability commitments
  • Benefits: ESG integration into corporate strategy, governance anchoring, target systems, and impact monitoring

Module 8: HR Transformation & ESRS S1 Implementation

  • Target group: HR managers, ESG managers, experts in compensation, skills development, health, etc.
  • Benefits: Implementation of ESRS S1 requirements (e.g. diversity, skills, work-life balance), HR as an ESG lever

Module 9: CSRD Awareness & Training (Management & Departments)

  • Target group: Executives, line managers, departments (HR, finance, purchasing, communications)
  • Benefits: Clarity regarding roles and responsibilities, targeted knowledge building, higher implementation quality

Advantages of the STRIMgroup CSRD modules at a glance

  • CSRD and VSME compliant, aligned with ESRS standards,
  • technically and content-wise combinable with existing ESG processes,
  • expenditure in days and role profiles defined,
  • individually scalable depending on maturity level, industry, and company size.

Technical support from osapiens

For optimal implementation, we rely on our partnership with osapiens, a leading provider of automated ESG and CSRD software solutions, for several modules. This integration enables our customers to efficiently capture, analyze, and report data from HR, finance, purchasing, and other systems in compliance with regulations – including interfaces to common ERP and BI systems.

Conclusion

With STRIMgroup´s CSRD and VSME modules, companies receive a practical, structured, and technologically supported solution for ESG transformation – especially in the HR area, where data quality, impact, and strategic management will make all the difference in the future.

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