REPORTING AND GAP ANALYSIS
You have decided on a framework or requirement catalogue.
Now the practical question arises: Which information can you already prove? Which data, responsibilities, or processes are still missing? And what should you start with?
By commissioning the reporting and gap analysis, you instruct us to compare your existing basis with the chosen framework and to translate the results into a realistic work plan.
YOUR ORDER
Together with you, we will create a clear comparison between your existing baseline and the framework you have chosen.
A reporting framework can contain many requirements. However, not every requirement automatically means that a major new project must begin for you.
Perhaps data already exists, just in different places. Perhaps a topic has already been addressed, but is not yet documented. Perhaps it is not the information itself that is missing, but a clear responsibility. The goal is clarity on this:
what is already usable,
what is still missing or needs to be clarified,
what should be edited now,
and what can follow later.
WHAT WE DO FOR YOU
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1. Define framework and objectives
We clarify which framework or catalogue of requirements the analysis refers to and what you need the result for.
This could, for example, be a VSME report, a rating request, a customer questionnaire, or another coordinated reporting framework. We translate the framework into the data, key figures, evidence, and descriptions that are actually relevant to your business.
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2. Compare existing baselines
We map the existing data, documents and activities to the individual requirements.
This may include energy and consumption data, purchasing information, employee numbers, CO₂ calculations, policies, certificates, previous reports, customer questionnaires or process descriptions.
It is not only crucial whether something is available. We also check whether the information can be used comprehensibly for its intended purpose.
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3. Make gaps and dependencies visible
We record what is still missing and why it is missing: missing data, unclear sources, undocumented processes, open responsibilities, or topics that first need to be established.
Some gaps can be closed quickly. Others depend on suppliers, systems, decisions, or new surveys. We make these differences visible.
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4. Classify responsibilities
A figure alone is rarely enough. It must also be clear where it comes from, who verifies it, and who will provide it in the future.
Therefore, we look at data sources, alignment between areas, responsibilities and release processes. This makes it clear which foundation is still missing for recurring reporting.
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5. Prioritise work plan
In the end, it is not about having the longest possible list of open tasks.
We distinguish between what should be done now, what needs to be prepared, and what can follow later. This creates a realistic work plan for your next steps.
HOW THE COLLABORATION WORKS
Define the framework and objective
At the outset, we will clarify which framework or set of requirements the analysis relates to and what you need the result for.
Gathering existing information
You gather the documents, data, and contact persons that are already available. You do not need to have a finished report prepared for this.
Match requirements and basics
We map the existing information to the respective requirements and assess what is already usable and what is not yet sufficient.
Identify and prioritise gaps
We record what is missing, why it is missing, and what requirements are necessary to close the gap. Finally, a work plan is created with the next logical steps.
WHAT YOU GET
You will receive a transparent gap analysis with a concrete action plan.
She shows:
— which requirements were considered and which of them are relevant,
— which data, documents and evidence are already available,
— which details are still missing or not yet reliable enough,
— which data sources, people or decisions are required for this,
— which gaps should be closed first,
— and what next steps arise from this.
This gives you a basis for a planned approach to the report, the customer response or the follow-up project – internally, with us or with other parties involved.
WHO THIS OFFER IS FOR
The reporting and gap analysis is intended for companies where the framework has already been established – but the implementation has not yet been clearly planned.
For example, if:
you want to prepare a VSME report, a rating request or a customer inquiry,
initial data is available, but its usability is unclear,
several areas must contribute information,
you want to know before starting what effort is actually involved for you,
or responsibilities and data sources are not yet clear.
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE SERVICE
The reporting and gap analysis is not a finished report, not a complete data collection, and not an audit with an opinion.
It does not replace legal advice and does not confirm that all legal or formal requirements have been met.
It creates the clarity that is needed before the actual implementation.
YOU KNOW THE REQUIREMENT. WE SHOW YOU THE WAY THERE.
We will discuss the chosen framework, your existing basis, and the appropriate scope of the analysis.
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