How Karomia Helped Van Moer Logistics Streamline Their Double Materiality Assessment for CSRD Compliance

Van Moer Logistics operates as a total partner in transportation and logistics, covering four core business units: transport and distribution, bulk and tank container logistics, port and intermodal logistics, as well as warehousing and value-added services. Serving diverse sectors, from petrochemicals and chemicals to general cargo, the company knew that achieving CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) compliance would require a deep understanding of its operations, key issues, and supply chains. Kobe Van Doorsselaere, ESG Engineer at Van Moer Logistics, led the initiative. The team initially considered handling the Double Materiality Assessment manually but quickly realized the scale and complexity of the task.

Like many companies starting their CSRD journey, Van Moer Logistics began their Double Materiality Assessment using manual methods, with Excel sheets and internal documentation. After weeks of effort, it became clear that this approach was inefficient, difficult to track, and unsustainable for a small ESG team.

The manual process not only slowed progress but also risked inconsistencies and gaps in data, critical concerns when aiming for compliance. Realizing they needed a smarter solution, Kobe sought external support and found Karomia.

Karomia’s AI-powered platform offered exactly what Van Moer Logistics needed: a structured, automated approach to the DMA process. The platform accelerated their workflow by:

• Automating the identification of Impacts, Risks, and Opportunities (IROs): Kobe uploaded 89 key documents, and within hours, Karomia’s AI analyzed them, surfacing relevant IROs for review.
• Reducing workload: What began as an overwhelming task became manageable for a one-person ESG team.
• Providing expert support: Karomia’s team was hands-on throughout the process, ensuring Kobe had guidance from start to finish.

With Karomia, Kobe could focus on strategic decision-making, selecting material IROs, rather than drowning in spreadsheets.

By using our platform, Kobe achieved:

1. Confidence in compliance:

Karomia’s platform and support gave Van Moer Logistics a solid foundation for their CSRD reporting. The structured approach made their first auditor conversation smooth and well-prepared.

2. Agility and customer-centric innovation:

Kobe appreciated how Karomia listened to feedback and quickly adapted the platform to better fit their methodology. This flexibility ensured the tool met real-world needs.

3. Efficiency for lean teams:

For companies without large ESG departments, Karomia is a game-changer. As Kobe puts it, “I’d recommend Karomia to anyone starting their CSRD journey. You don’t need a big team, just the right tools to simplify decisions and stay focused on what matters.”

4. Practical approach to DMA:

The process taught Van Moer Logistics that DMA doesn’t need to be overly complex. By focusing on key issues, both obvious and less visible, they achieved meaningful results without unnecessary complication.