CSRD Reporting for SMEs – What You Need to Know
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the European economy—and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is bringing them into the ESG spotlight. While large companies must comply first, listed SMEs are next in line, and many non-listed SMEs will feel indirect pressure from banks, investors, and supply chains. In this blog, we’ll break down: What CSRD means for SMEs Who must comply and when The simplified reporting standards for SMEs How non-listed SMEs can proactively prepare How EcoPrism helps SMEs stay ahead with ease Who Counts as an SME under CSRD? The EU defines SMEs based on staff headcount and turnover/balance sheet : SME Type Employees Turnover or Balance Sheet Micro < 10 ≤ €2M Small < 50 ≤ €10M Medium < 250 ≤ €50M (turnover) or €43M (balance) 🔗 EU SME Definition Explained Which SMEs Must Report Under CSRD? Type Obligation Deadline Listed SMEs Mandatory (with simplified standards) FY 2026 (optiona...