{"type":"document","data":{"contentType":"onecms:editorialPage","flexPageMetadata":{"afmBanner":false,"description":"Om administratieve rompslomp te vermijden, lanceert de financiële sector Kube ESG, een digitaal rapporteringsplatform om eenvoudig ESG-data te delen.","robotInstruction":{"noFollow":false,"noIndex":false}},"flexZone":{"flexComponents":[{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"What is Kube ESG?"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p>Kube ESG is a digital ESG reporting platform, developed by Isabel Group at the initiative of Febelfin and endorsed by ING and the other major Belgian banks. It allows companies and (non-profit) organisations to easily <strong>gather and structure their ESG data</strong>. Using a step-by-step and intuitive workflow, they can <strong>create an ESG report</strong> aligned with the VSME standards (Voluntary Standard for non-listed micro, small and medium enterprises) and share their data with the stakeholders of their choice. </p>"}},{"componentType":"cta","textLink":{"text":"Discover Kube ESG","url":"https://www.isabel.eu/en/products/kube?utm_source=ing&utm_medium=partner_website&utm_campaign=kube_launch_02_2026&utm_content=discover_kube_cta"}},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p></p>"},"title":"Watch the video","video":{"type":"video","originalUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/m/2e2063822380de08/original/ISA_Kube_Master_UK_1080p.mp4","videoPreviewURLs":["https://assets.ing.com/asset/a93fe8e6-1529-48bc-b98a-a51a0f7d9961/1080p/ISA_Kube_Master_UK_1080p.mp4","https://assets.ing.com/asset/a93fe8e6-1529-48bc-b98a-a51a0f7d9961/480p/ISA_Kube_Master_UK_1080p.mp4","https://assets.ing.com/asset/a93fe8e6-1529-48bc-b98a-a51a0f7d9961/mp4/ISA_Kube_Master_UK_1080p.mp4","https://assets.ing.com/asset/a93fe8e6-1529-48bc-b98a-a51a0f7d9961/720p/ISA_Kube_Master_UK_1080p.mp4"],"thumbnails":{"mini":"https://assets.ing.com/m/2e2063822380de08/mini-ISA_Kube_Master_UK_1080p.jpg","webimage":"https://assets.ing.com/m/2e2063822380de08/webimage-ISA_Kube_Master_UK_1080p.jpg","thul":"https://assets.ing.com/m/2e2063822380de08/thul-ISA_Kube_Master_UK_1080p.jpg"},"extension":["mp4"]}},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"What are the key benefits of Kube ESG?"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<ul class=\"check-mark\"><li><span><span><span><strong><span lang=\"en-BE\" dir=\"ltr\"><span>User-friendly platform: </span></span></strong><span lang=\"en-BE\" dir=\"ltr\"><span>an intuitive workflow enables you to efficiently collect and structure your ESG information.</span></span> <span lang=\"en-BE\" dir=\"ltr\"><span>Already have a report? Upload it and AI will integrate your data in the template.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><strong><span lang=\"en-BE\" dir=\"ltr\"><span>Structured reporting</span></span></strong><span lang=\"en-BE\" dir=\"ltr\"><span>: generate your sustainability report based on the European VSME standards, which is useful for all stakeholders.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><strong><span lang=\"en-BE\" dir=\"ltr\"><span>Administrative efficiency: </span></span></strong><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\"><span>submit</span></span><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\"><span> your data only once and share with your stakeholders. No more scattered reports and multiple questionnaires.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><strong><span lang=\"en-BE\" dir=\"ltr\"><span>Complete control over data: </span></span></strong><span lang=\"en-BE\" dir=\"ltr\"><span>store your information securely and decide for yourself with whom you want to share it.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><strong>Credibility: </strong>Kube ESG is endorsed by the four major Belgian banks and the relevant (sector) federations.</li></ul>"}},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"Why is Kube ESG useful for your organisation?"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p>Sustainability has become an integral part of business activities. Even if you are not required to report on your ESG policy, customers, banks, investors and governments are asking for <strong>structured information</strong>.</p><p>All these different questionnaires lead to fragmented reporting, which increases the administrative burden. Furthermore, sustainability reporting requires <strong>resources, expertise and tools</strong> that many companies and organisations do not necessarily have at their disposal.</p><p>By using Kube ESG, you only need to submit your data once. You can share the report with stakeholders and reuse it, as it is based on European VSME standards. This <strong>saves you time and resources</strong> while allowing you to retain control over your data.</p><p>What&apos;s more, as an organisation, you take control with an ESG report. On the one hand, such a report can serve as an ideal tool for communicating transparently and <strong>building trust with partners</strong>; on the other hand, it acts as a starting point for <strong>strategic reflection</strong>. This allows you to prepare your company or organisation for future policy and climate risks.</p>"}},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"Frequently asked questions"},{"accordionList":[{"richBody":{"value":"<p><span><span><span><span lang=\"en-BE\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>Kube was developed by Isabel, under the initiative of Febelfin, the federation of the Belgian financial sector, and supported by the major Belgian banks. Karomia serves as the technical partner for Kube ESG.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>"},"title":"Who created Kube ESG?"},{"richBody":{"value":"<p><span><span><span><span lang=\"en-BE\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>Companies and organisations can get access through the </span></span></span><a href=\"https://www.isabelgroup.eu/en/products/kube\"><span><span><span>Kube ESG website</span></span></span></a><span lang=\"en-BE\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>. A legal representative has to complete the registration process in order to get started on the platform. This controlled access process helps safeguard the company’s ESG data and ensures that only authorized users can view or edit information. </span></span></span></span></span></span><span lang=\"en-BE\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>After completing this registration, the legal representative can invite other colleagues within the organization to access the platform through the user management section. </span></span></span></p>"},"title":"How to get access to Kube ESG?"},{"richBody":{"value":"<ol><li><span><span><span><span lang=\"en-BE\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>Companies and organizations log into Kube ESG using their company ID via the </span></span></span><a href=\"https://www.isabelgroup.eu/en/products/kube\"><span><span><span>website</span></span></span></a><span lang=\"en-BE\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span lang=\"en-BE\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>Companies provide sustainability data in a guided and intuitive workflow, with AI support to prefill from uploaded documents and publicly available data. </span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span lang=\"en-BE\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>The platform generates a VSME-based sustainability report. </span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span lang=\"en-BE\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>Companies decide who can access their data. </span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span lang=\"en-BE\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>Reports can be shared instantly, securely, and for free.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ol><p><span><span><span><span lang=\"en-BE\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>​​​​​</span></span></span></span></span></span>Watch this <a href=\"https://www.isabel.eu/en/products/kube/how-it-works\">tutorial video</a> explaining step by step how to use the platform.</p>"},"title":"How does Kube ESG work?"},{"richBody":{"value":"<p><span lang=\"en-BE\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>Users remain in full control and decide with whom they share their data. This sharing is granular, so up to the level of an individual bank. This usage complies with applicable laws, regulations, and the terms of agreement. </span></span></span></p>"},"title":"Who can access the provided data?"},{"richBody":{"value":"<p>Kube ESG is available in <a href=\"https://www.isabel.eu/en/products/kube/pricing\">three subscription packages</a>: Essential, Smart and Expert. </p><ul><li>The basic <strong>Essential</strong> <strong>version</strong> is free and allows you to upload a sustainability report and complete the survey yourself</li><li>The AI powered <strong>Smart version</strong> auto-generates and prefills up to 80% of your report. This is a paid version, but SMEs under 250 FTEs can profit from <strong>12 months free access</strong> from the date of registration. This offer is valid until 31 December 2026.</li><li>The <strong>Expert version</strong> provides advanced insights, personalised guidance and human support.</li></ul>"},"title":"How much does Kube ESG cost?"},{"richBody":{"value":"<ul><li><span><span><span><span lang=\"en-BE\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>First consult the FAQ on the </span></span></span><a href=\"https://kubesupport.isabel.eu\"><span><span><span>website of Kube ESG</span></span></span></a><span lang=\"en-BE\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>. </span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span lang=\"en-BE\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>Use the </span></span></span><a href=\"https://kubesupport.isabel.eu/en-US/contact-form/\"><span><span><span>contact form</span></span></span></a><span lang=\"en-BE\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span> or send an e-mail to </span></span></span><a href=\"mailto:kubesupport@isabel.eu\"><span><span><span>kubesupport@isabel.eu</span></span></span></a><span lang=\"en-BE\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span> for technical support.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul>"},"title":"Who can you contact in case of questions?"}],"componentType":"accordion"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p>Find out how ING supports businesses in the <a href=\"https://www.ing.be/en/business/sustainable-business\">sustainable transition</a>.</p><ul></ul><p> </p>"},"title":"Wondering what ING can do for you?"}]},"hasMacro":false,"id":"a9a644ad-2062-43fb-80b2-5548bff179fb","legalZone":{"flexComponents":[{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p>Society is transitioning to a low-carbon economy. So are our clients, and so is ING. We finance a lot of sustainable activities, but we still finance more that’s not. See how we’re progressing on ing.com/climate.</p><p>This article is for informative purposes only and the information set out herein may change with time. We therefore recommend that you always reference specific regulations and requirements with the competent authorities for the latest information. Additionally, we advise that you seek professional advice on a case-by-case basis before making any decisions. Please note that ING Belgium SA/NV cannot be held liable for any decision taken on the basis of the information provided.</p>"}}]},"localeString":"en-GB","mainHeaderZone":{"backLink":{"textLink":{"text":"Sustainability is everyone's business","url":"/en/business/sustainable-business"}},"componentType":"editorialHeader","coreHeader":{"body":"Companies and organisations are receiving an increasing number of questions from customers, investors and partners about their policies on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. This involves complex processes and administration. That is why the banking sector is launching the Kube ESG platform, which makes it easy to collect, structure and share sustainability data.","title":"Kube ESG simplifies sustainability reporting"},"date":"2026-06-09","readingTime":0},"publishDate":"2026-06-09T13:31:47.022+02:00"}}