How Agio Partnered with Karomia to Streamline CSRD Reporting for Aluminium Duffel

Agio is a multidisciplinary company providing comprehensive solution for businesses in Belgium, helping companies navigate complex regulations. Stefan, an expert auditor at Agio, recently worked with Karomia to support Aluminium Duffel’s CSRD reporting efforts, ensuring a streamlined and compliant Double Materiality Assessment (DMA).

The CSRD regulation presented unique challenges for auditors like Stefan, particularly as Belgian law only adopted the directive in late 2024. Before this, auditors had to rely on guidance from EFRAG, the European Commission’s advisory body.

Starting with manual reporting had its benefits, such as engaging stakeholders through workshops. However, when it came to producing a complete, compliant report, the limitations of manual processes became evident. The lack of an audit trail, incomplete data from the value chain, and the risk of losing transparency made it clear that automation was necessary for reliable and efficient CSRD reporting.

To address these challenges, Stefan partnered with Karomia, enabling ESG managers to take the lead with expert support. Karomia’s platform provided:

• Built-in Guidelines: Ensuring a shared understanding of CSRD processes, enhancing accuracy and compliance.

• AI-Driven Automation: Processing large volumes of data efficiently while incorporating market benchmarks and stakeholder input.

• Iterative Collaboration: Allowing reports to be reviewed, adjusted, and refined in stages, making the assurance process seamless.

This approach not only ensured compliance but also created a transparent process that stakeholders could trust.

With Karomia, Aluminium Duffel achieved a faster, more accurate, and reliable CSRD process. The platform’s automation capabilities empowered ESG managers to focus on creating sustainable impact rather than being held down by administrative tasks. Additionally, the transparency and efficiency of the process positioned the company for long-term success with their stakeholders and financial institutions.

Stefan highly recommends Karomia for organizations looking to simplify CSRD reporting. He emphasizes that starting with the right tool ensures a strong foundation, making it easier to update, edit, and present reports to stakeholders over time.

This partnership highlights how combining Agio’s expertise with Karomia’s innovative platform delivers real results. Together, they demonstrated how automation and collaboration can simplify complex CSRD processes, ensuring compliance while enabling companies to focus on sustainability goals.