OBATA Welcomes Grayson Murphy as Sustainability Specialist

ST. LOUIS, MO – September 24, 2025 – OBATA, a leading strategic and creative communications agency, has expanded its sustainability reporting team with the addition of Grayson Murphy as Sustainability Specialist. Grayson’s addition strengthens the firm’s capability to help our clients navigate complex environmental, social, and governance (ESG) challenges and transform them into clear, impactful reports.

Murphy is a multifaceted professional with a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Utah and a Master’s degree in Natural Resources from Oregon State University. She brings a robust background in engineering, sustainability, life cycle assessments, entrepreneurship, small business ownership, and digital communications. At OBATA, Murphy will support clients in sustainability strategy, data interpretation, and the development of clear, engaging sustainability reports.

“We are excited to welcome Grayson to the OBATA team. Her rare combination of technical expertise, business perspective, and digital fluency will help our clients strengthen the credibility and reach of their sustainability communications. She embodies the multidisciplinary approach needed to transform complex corporate challenges into clear, impactful solutions.”

Mary Riddle, Vice President of Sustainability Strategy at OBATA

Beyond her professional achievements, Murphy is a professional runner, a five-time U.S. National Champion and two-time World Champion, competing internationally while representing global brands as a sponsored athlete and social media influencer. Her ability to balance performance at the highest levels of sport with technical expertise in sustainability gives her a unique perspective on resilience, discipline, and storytelling — all essential for effective corporate reporting.

“I’m thrilled to join OBATA and contribute to advancing its sustainability reporting practice,” said Grayson Murphy. “My experience with engineering, natural resource management, and life cycle assessments allows me to bring a fresh perspective to how organizations approach sustainability. I look forward to helping clients not only meet reporting requirements but also tell stories that inspire stakeholders and create long-term value.”

About OBATA

OBATA is a leading strategic and creative communications agency with over 100 sustainability reports delivered for organizations across the U.S. and Canada. The firm, founded in 1948, helps global organizations  transform complex corporate challenges into clear, impactful solutions across brand, sustainability, and digital platforms — driving value creation for companies of all sizes.

The OBATA  leadership team includes an MBA, an award-winning creative director, a GRI Certified Sustainability Professional, and experts trained in ESG fundamentals and disclosures through the Corporate Finance Institute (CFI). This unique blend of strategic branding, sustainability expertise, and design excellence allows OBATA to help organizations build credibility, inspire stakeholders, and stand out in the market.

For more information, visit obata.com or contact Paul Gassett at paul.gassett@obata.com.