About ExcelVSME – Practical ESG & VSME Solutions for SMEs

Making ESG simple, practical, and accessible for SMEs

ExcelVSME was created with one clear goal:

to make ESG and VSME reporting practical, understandable, and achievable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

While sustainability reporting is becoming increasingly important, most solutions are still designed for large corporations — not for SMEs.

We believe there is a better way.

A way that is:
– simpler
– more practical
– financially accessible
– and directly usable in daily operations

Built from real-world experience

ExcelVSME is developed by Steven Bergwerff, founder of Greenpivot.

Steven supports entrepreneurs and organizations in making sustainability:
– tangible
– actionable
– measurable

This work is grounded in over 25 years of experience across organizations focused on sustainability and social impact — combining:

– ESG expertise
– practical project management
– software and tool development
– real-world business implementation

In addition, Steven is actively involved in the EFRAG VSME community, contributing to the development and application of the VSME standard.

Why ExcelVSME exists

Many SMEs face the same challenges:

– ESG frameworks are difficult to understand
– Tools are too complex or too expensive
– There is limited time and internal capacity
– The expectations from clients and supply chains are increasing

As a result, most SMEs do not start — or start too late.

ExcelVSME removes that barrier.

A different approach to ESG and VSME

Instead of complex systems, ExcelVSME focuses on:

– practical tools in Excel
– clear structure based on VSME
– step-by-step guidance
– direct usability without implementation projects

This allows SMEs to:
– structure ESG data
– respond to stakeholder requests
– build a solid foundation for reporting
– take realistic steps forward

From guidance to execution

ExcelVSME offers a simple two-step approach:

1. Start with understanding (free)
A practical guide: “How to make a VSME report”

This helps you understand:
– what VSME is
– what ESG means for your business
– how to get started

2. Move to implementation (€249)
A structured VSME Excel tool that enables:

– ESG data collection
– clear structure and overview
– consistent reporting
– practical application in your organization

For SMEs, by someone who understands SMEs

ExcelVSME is not built from theory alone.

It is built from real-world questions like:
– Where do I start?
– What is actually required?
– How can I do this without consultants and high costs?

The answer is not more complexity.

The answer is clarity and usability.

A broader mission

ExcelVSME is part of a wider mission:

helping organizations become future-proof with realistic, affordable, and impactful steps.

The belief behind this is simple:

Sustainable business is not about complexity — it is about creating value beyond your core product or service.

Or in simple terms:

Sustainable business = giving more than you take.

Building a network of people who care

ExcelVSME is not just a tool.

It is part of a growing ecosystem connected to:
– the EFRAG VSME community
– VSME.nl
– sustainability initiatives and networks
– professionals working toward practical ESG solutions

The goal is not just adoption — but creating a network of people and organizations that genuinely want to move forward.

Get in touch

Questions about:
– VSME
– ESG reporting for SMEs
– the Excel tool
– or practical implementation

Feel free to reach out.

Steven Bergwerff
Greenpivot
vsme@excelvsme.eu