Sustainability reporting, made practical for Irish SMEs.

Your larger clients and suppliers are asking for sustainability data. We help you understand what they need, collect it accurately, and respond with confidence.

50,000+ Irish SMEs in CSRD supply chains
11 Disclosure areas in the VSME Basic Module
2026 First wave of CSRD supplier requests
Scope 1 & 2 Emissions calculated to GHG Protocol standard

Your customers have a new legal obligation. Some of it lands on you.

Since 2024, large EU companies are legally required to report detailed environmental and social data under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). Crucially, that reporting must cover their supply chains — which means they need data from their Irish SME suppliers.

This isn't a distant regulatory concern. Requests are already landing on the desks of suppliers to large retailers, food processors, construction firms, and logistics companies across Ireland. Often they arrive as a spreadsheet or questionnaire with a short deadline and no explanation of how to fill it in correctly.

Businesses that can respond accurately — with properly calculated emissions figures, documented data, and the right format — stay ahead. Those who can't risk losing contracts or being de-listed from approved supplier lists.

The Supply Chain Flow
🏦 EU Regulator CSRD / ESRS
🏢 Large Company Mandatory Reporter
↓  data request
🏭 Your SME You
The VSME standard covers:
✓ Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions
✓ Energy consumption
✓ Water & waste
✓ Workforce data
✓ Anti-corruption governance

What We Offer

Three clear pathways to VSME compliance

No jargon. No unnecessary complexity. Sized for a small business. All prices exclude VAT.

Tier 1
Readiness Assessment
From €350 excl. VAT

Not sure what you're being asked for, or whether your business is even in scope? This assessment maps your current position against the VSME Basic Module before any data collection begins.

  • Gap analysis across all 11 Basic Module disclosures
  • Written report with prioritised action list
  • Data collection guidance
  • 60-minute debrief call
Tier 3
Annual Monitoring
From €700/yr excl. VAT

Keep your disclosure current year-on-year. We update your figures, refresh your report, and flag any regulatory changes that affect your obligations.

  • Annual data refresh & recalculation
  • Updated VSME report & EFRAG template
  • Regulatory change monitoring
  • Priority turnaround for customer requests

Why Musgrave Environmental

The credentials to get it right.
The communication to keep it clear.

Technical Accuracy

A background in analytical chemistry and regulated laboratory environments means the data we produce is accurate, traceable, and documented to a standard that holds up to scrutiny — not just good enough to pass a quick glance.

Agricultural Sector Knowledge

Direct research experience in Irish farm-level natural capital accounting gives us a practical understanding of agricultural supply chains — dairy, beef, and tillage — that most sustainability consultants simply don't have.

Built Around SMEs

Large sustainability firms are structured for large clients. We work exclusively with SMEs, which means our processes, pricing, and communication are proportionate to the size and capacity of your business.

Up-to-Date on the Regulation

Between MSc-level study in sustainable cities policy and active involvement in environmental research, we stay current on CSRD, VSME, and the EFRAG technical guidance — so you don't have to.

Who We Work With

Any Irish SME in a CSRD supply chain

If you supply a large Irish or EU company, you're in scope. We provide support to businesses across the following sectors.

🌾 Agricultural & Dairy Farms
🐄 Livestock & Beef Producers
🏗️ Construction & Contractors
🚚 Haulage & Logistics
🏭 Manufacturing & Packaging
🥩 Food Processing & Supply
🏪 Retail Suppliers
🔧 Engineering & Trades

About

Who we are

Musgrave Environmental Consulting is a Dublin-based sustainability consultancy focused on helping Irish SMEs meet their reporting obligations in a way that is practical, accurate, and proportionate to their size.

Founded by Dara Musgrave, a sustainability professional with a background in Chemistry (BSc, UCC) and Smart and Sustainable Cities (MSc, Trinity College Dublin), the business combines technical expertise in emissions measurement with hands-on experience in farm-level natural capital accounting and compliance within highly regulated environments.

Ready to get
VSME-ready?

If you are unsure where to begin with ESG or sustainability requirements, we can help with reporting, data requests, grant opportunities, and practical action plans tailored to your business.

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