Karomia

💥 We’ve just raised €2 million! Despite shifting regulations like the upcoming EU Omnibus Simplification Package, Karomia automates CSRD compliance and eliminates the bureaucracy, keeping your ESG reporting fast, easy, and always compliant: 1️⃣ Upload your ESG documents 2️⃣ Get a CSRD or VSME-compliant report in hours, not months (90% faster!) 3️⃣ We flag any missing info to help ensure full auditor acceptance All so you can focus on what really matters: driving sustainable impact. Why now? The demand for clear, effective ESG reporting has never been higher. Businesses, big and small, need strong ESG credentials to earn trust from employees, customers, banks, suppliers, and stakeholders. In today’s world, understanding your impact isn’t optional, it’s essential for long-term success. This €2M milestone brings us one step closer to helping even more companies accelerate their sustainability journeys. A BIG thank you to our incredible customers, our supportive investors, imec.istart, Entourage, and imec.istart future fund, and of course, our amazing team. Discover more 👉 https://bit.ly/3EOACu5

VSME reporting is about to matter a whole lot more, especially if your company has 251–1000 employees. The European Commission is expected to recommend the EFRAG VSME standard by June. But depending on #Omnibus negotiations, it may be reworked into a VSME v2 for larger companies in 2026, and eventually adopted as a delegated act. ➡️ New tools are coming (Excel template, XBRL converter) ➡️ Support guides in the works (C2, C3, C7 disclosures) ➡️ Outreach and training are scaling up fast At Karomia, we support a #VSME that works for larger organizations. We see the Double Materiality Assessment (#DMA) as key for setting scope, and welcome industry-led initiatives that build on the standard. 📖 Read our blog for the full breakdown: https://bit.ly/3Y1BuCF

Meet Marcela, our new Account Executive! With a background in fine arts and a tech career that spans the last three years, Marcela brings a unique blend of creativity and strategic thinking to the sales team. Originally from Brazil (with a French chapter too!), she knows how to connect with clients in a way that’s both thoughtful and impactful. At Karomia, she’s here to help businesses cut through the noise, focus on what really moves the needle, and use the right tools to create lasting impact. Welcome to the team, Marcela! 🚀 📢 Curious about life at Karomia? See our open roles: https://bit.ly/4lmVXvq

VSME vs. ESRS - What’s the difference, and which one should you care about? If you’re navigating EU sustainability reporting, you’ve probably come across two acronyms: ESRS and VSME. Here’s the breakdown: 🔍 ESRS Mandatory. Granular. Designed for large and listed companies under the #CSRD. Think climate transition plans, biodiversity metrics, and detailed governance disclosures - the full package. 📄 VSME Voluntary. Streamlined. Built for SMEs that want to report ESG data without the full compliance burden. It’s proportional, focused, and becoming the go-to format for companies under 1,000 employees, especially after the #Omnibus regulation endorsed it as the preferred path. Bottom line? #ESRS is the deep dive. #VSME is the smart starting point. If you’re working at an SME and wondering how to tackle ESG reporting without the overwhelm, our VSME guide has everything you need: https://bit.ly/427XnTi

We want to hear from you 🫵 As ESG reporting evolves, new challenges keep popping up, and no two teams face the same thing. What’s the biggest one on your plate right now? 👇 We’ll dive into the top challenge in an upcoming post, sharing tips, tools, and insights we’ve gathered from conversations with 5 ESG professionals across different industries. Got more challenges? Tell us in the comments below.

Banks, clients, and regulators are aligning behind a single message: Structured, consistent ESG data is becoming the new normal. In our latest blog, we show why VSME reporting is the smartest move ESG managers can make before the pressure hits: ✅ Built for SMEs ✅ Backed by banks ✅ Light lift, long-term payoff 👉 Read the full blog to learn how to write your first VSME report: https://bit.ly/4jsTaPP

Meet Emanuele, our new Customer Success Manager and go-to person for all things customer happiness! At Karomia, he’ll be the main point of contact for our users, helping them master the platform, unlock its full value, and make ESG reporting a whole lot smoother. He’ll also work hand-in-hand with our Product team to make sure customer feedback drives the evolution of our solution. Safe to say, our users are in great hands. Welcome aboard, Emanuele! 🚀 📢 Want to join the team? Check out our open roles: https://bit.ly/4jsPGwJ

What are mid-sized companies really doing after the #Omnibus proposal? When the #CSRD scope changed, over 50 mid-sized companies we spoke with found themselves off the hook. But did they ditch ESG altogether? We saw 4 distinct response types emerge: 💡 The Champions (45%) They’re going beyond compliance, continuing with their double materiality assessment (#DMA) and aligning with #ESRS. Even without an audit requirement, they’re building ESG data capabilities today to future-proof tomorrow. ⚖️ The Pragmatists (25%) They want strategic insight without the reporting burden. So they use the #VSME standard, sometimes blending in high-priority ESRS topics to meet stakeholder needs with precision. 📉 The Minimalists (20%) Driven by external pressure (banks, clients), they adopt VSME reporting to tick the box and avoid risk, with minimal internal investment. 🕒 The Inactives (10%) They’re waiting for more clarity. But that window is closing fast, as data expectations from banks and customers are already aligned with VSME. Whether you’re a Champion or just starting out, one thing is clear:  Sustainability data is becoming a business language. And the companies learning to speak it now will be the ones heard tomorrow. Need clarity in a changing ESG landscape? Let’s talk: https://bit.ly/3Eg9CUv

Managing sustainability data efficiently is crucial for leveraging ESG reporting. But common challenges can slow you down: - Collecting and structuring scattered data - Manually mapping ESRS = mission impossible - Balancing transparency with real impact Discover how AI can solve these data challenges, enabling you to focus on what truly matters. Read the blog for the solutions 👇 https://bit.ly/42gxgrQ

Meet Vadim, our new Founders’ Associate and all-around problem-solver! As Karomia continues to grow, Vadim will be jumping in wherever needed, finance, ops, HR, or international expansion, to keep things moving and help us scale with speed and focus. With a background in Internal Strategy and Innovation at EY, he brings sharp thinking and steady execution to the table, helping us build the operational backbone for smarter ESG reporting. Welcome aboard, Vadim! 🚀 📢 Want to join the team? Check out our open positions here: https://bit.ly/3F6YucQ