Isabel and Karomia cordially invite you to Isabel and Karomia’s event 'Do your business a favor and find clarity in ESG reporting' on June 3, 2025, at 9:30 AM.
During this event, Isabel and Karomia will walk you through the evolving landscape of sustainability reporting in the EU, guided by the recent Omnibus proposals presented by the European Commission. These proposals mark a pivotal shift: they simplify CSRD compliance for larger companies and introduce a voluntary standard (VSME) for smaller ones. This turning point will impact how organizations structure and communicate their ESG efforts.
Our event is here to help you navigate what’s coming and prepare with confidence.
After the summer, Isabel and Karomia will launch a solution enabling SMEs to register the right ESG sustainability data in a standardized way via the Kube platform.
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• why VSME reporting is a no-regret move for companies that may fall outside the CSRD scope, especially those still facing ESG data demands from banks, partners, and regulators, from Luc Machiels, CEO at Karomia
• what specific ESG data banks will require from SMEs from Johan Thiers, General Manager Sustainability - Business Unit Belgium at KBC
• how the Kube platform enables companies to gather and report ESG data efficiently, and share it securely with banks and other stakeholders — at no cost, from Kris De Ryck, CEO at Isabel
09:30 | Welcome coffee
10:00 | "Setting the scene: Why VSME is the no-regret move for EU businesses", Luc Machiels, CEO at Karomia
10:30 | "What ESG data banks need, and why", Johan Thiers, General Manager Sustainability Business Unit at KBC
11:00 | "Introducing Kube: The platform that makes ESG reporting simple", Kris de Ryck, CEO at Isabel
11:30 | Q&A: Your questions, your ideas
12:00 | Wrap-up and lunch
Luc Machiels, the Co-founder and CEO of Karomia, brings over 20 years of industry experience to his role. He has demonstrated excellence in leading innovative programs and guiding high-performing teams. With a PhD in applied mathematics, Luc is an expert in artificial intelligence applications, sustainability analytics, and data systems.
Johan Thiers is responsible for the sustainability program in BU Belgium at KBC. He holds a Master of Applied Economics degree of the University of Antwerp. He has worked for KBC for 30 years and executed different functions across KBC, ranging from Corporate relationship manager to Head of Finance for Central Europe, GM Group Strategy, CFO of BU Belgium and Head of Finance and consolidation ad Group Finance.
Kris De Ryck is the CEO of Isabel. Prior to this role, Kris served as the CEO of Batopin and Belgian Mobile ID. With extensive experience in the banking and payments industry, Kris also worked as the CEO of Bancontact Company and held various positions at KBC Bank. Kris has a Bachelor's degree in Applied Economics and a Master's degree in Civil Engineering from KU Leuven.
At Isabel, we are dedicated to enabling seamless, secure, and reliable digital money and data flows. We envisage being the cornerstone of trust in the digital space, contributing to a stronger, more efficient, and secure digital economy. Our purpose is to envision the future of finance by driving ecosystem thinking. As a Joint Venture, we love to break silos and invite companies to proactively co-work together towards joint future progress, creating a transparent and inclusive ecosystem for all players.
Karomia develops and delivers innovative ESG reporting software for sustainability leaders, enabling them to create better insights and operate with maximum efficiency, and allowing them to direct their focus on driving corporate transformation towards environmental and social responsibility.
