Sustainability Reporting That Builds Trust and Business Value
Turning compliance into communication, and communication into competitive advantage.
Sustainability and ESG reporting are no longer box-checking exercises. They’re strategic opportunities to define your company’s purpose, demonstrate progress, and build stakeholder trust.
At OBATA, we combine sustainability strategy, storytelling, and design to create reports that communicate progress with insight and purpose.
We deliver:
When expectations rise faster than resources, OBATA helps you deliver credible, investor-ready reports with confidence and precision.
Trusted by 25+ companies across 15 industries, delivering more than 100 Sustainability, ESG, CSR and Impact Reports.
WHY IT MATTERS
Most reports inform. Few inspire.
Too many sustainability reports read like regulatory checklists, dense with data but light on meaning. They inform, but they rarely inspire.
Sustainability leaders now face rising stakeholder expectations, evolving frameworks, and greater demand for transparency. Yet those same pressures create an opportunity to tell a stronger story, one that sets your company apart and builds lasting trust.
The right partner turns complexity into clarity and pressure into purpose. OBATA helps leaders move from obligation to influence, transforming reports into tools for communication, brand credibility, and long-term value. Because your next report is more than disclosure. It is a reflection of leadership integrity.
Quick Facts About OBATA
REPORTING TRUSTED BY GLOBAL ORGANIZATIONS
OUR APPROACH
From Compliance to Connection
Where science meets art — strategy, storytelling, and design working in balance.
Our approach unites sustainability strategy, ESG data, and brand storytelling. With more than 75 years in corporate communications and 25 years in sustainability and ESG reporting experience, OBATA helps organizations turn complex information into communications that inspire trust and drive long-term value.
Strategy
Develop reporting strategies that connect sustainability performance, progress, and priorities with corporate goals and stakeholder expectations.
Storytelling
Shape meaningful narratives that show how your company creates impact: using content, data, and design to make results tangible for every audience.
Design
Transform strategy and story into visually powerful reports that communicate accomplishments to investors, employees, and suppliers across print and digital platforms.
Every project begins with alignment. Strategy brings clarity to complex data, and design makes that clarity actionable.
You don’t need another vendor. You need a partner who understands your business, your stakeholders, and the power of a well-told story.
“OBATA partners with clients year after year, offering fractional consulting, strategy, copywriting, design, and regulatory guidance. This helps them ensure their reporting evolves with new standards, builds trust over time, and strengthens corporate reputation in the long term.”
– Paul Gassett, CEO, OBATA
Types of Reports we Deliver
Every organization has unique reporting needs. Whether you’re a public company, privately held, or backed by private equity, OBATA delivers sustainability, ESG, CSR, and impact reports that meet the expectations of your stakeholders while following a proven, streamlined process.
We specialize in two broad categories of reporting: stakeholder-focused and investor-focused.
Stakeholder-focused reports
Sustainability Reports
Developed for broad stakeholder audiences, sustainability reports connect operational performance and long-term strategy through clear storytelling and visual design.
CSR Reports
CSR reports spotlight social impact, community engagement, and philanthropy, helping organizations communicate purpose and strengthen brand reputation.
Impact Reports
Created for foundations, nonprofits, and purpose-driven companies, impact reports translate measurable outcomes into compelling narratives that demonstrate societal value.
Investor-focused reports
ESG Reports
ESG reports are designed for investors, regulators, and boards, integrating environmental, social, and governance data into credible, investor-ready disclosures.
Integrated Reports
Integrated reports merge financial and sustainability data to show how corporate strategy creates long-term value for shareholders and stakeholders alike.
Supporting every stage of sustainability reporting
OBATA has guided companies, whether reporting for the first time or sharing years of sustainability progress, shape and communicate their data and narrative across industries including manufacturing, biotech, energy, technology, professional services and more.
We also design annual reports and proxy statements that communicate performance and purpose, helping organizations create consistency across investor, ESG, and sustainability communications.
OUR SERVICES
End-to-End Sustainability Reporting Services Tailored to Your Business
OBATA supports organizations across the full sustainability reporting cycle — from strategic foundation through disclosure to stakeholder activation.
Our Foundation → Disclosure → Activation model helps reporting teams bring clarity, credibility, and consistency to sustainability, ESG, CSR, and integrated reporting year after year. Clients engage us end to end or at specific points in the reporting cycle, depending on internal resources and needs.
FOUNDATION:
Set Your Strategy
We build the strategic and structural groundwork required for credible, defensible sustainability reporting. Foundation services help organizations identify material topics, align to global frameworks (GRI, SASB, ISSB, CSRD, TCFD), and prepare for accurate disclosure.
These services prepare organizations for credible disclosure. For defining sustainability goals, KPIs, and operational integration, see our Sustainability Consulting services →
Assessment & Readiness:
- Materiality and double-materiality assessments
- Stakeholder mapping and insight synthesis
- Framework selection and alignment (GRI, SASB, ISSB, CSRD, TCFD)
- Disclosure gap analysis and readiness review
- Peer benchmarking and best practice analysis
Planning & Implementation:
- Multi-year reporting and disclosure roadmap
- Data infrastructure and governance planning
- Implementation guidance and resource planning
- First-time reporter onboarding and support
OBATA supports clients preparing TCFD-aligned climate disclosures and adapting to new U.S. and global reporting standards.
DISCLOSURE:
Craft Your Report
We transform complex ESG and non-financial data into clear, accurate, and visually compelling sustainability disclosures and reports. OBATA manages the full production workflow, from content development and data visualization through design, digital delivery, and final publication.
Services include:
- Custom-designed Sustainability, ESG, CSR, Impact, and Integrated reports
- Annual reporting cycle planning and project management
- Copywriting, editorial editing, and content refinement
- SME interviews and cross-functional content coordination
- Data visualization and infographic design
- Brand-integrated report design (print, PDF, digital)
- Interactive PDF development
- UX/UI design and interactive digital report experiences
- Microsite development (ADA/WCAG compliant)
- Photography, illustration, and art direction
- Final production, proofing, and delivery oversight
Core Outputs:
- Sustainability Reports
- CSR Reports
- Impact Reports
- ESG Reports
- Integrated Reports
ACTIVATION:
Amplify Your Story
A sustainability report is only as valuable as its reach. Our Activation services turn published disclosure into communication tools that engage executives, employees, investors, customers, and broader stakeholders—improving understanding, supporting governance, and preparing the ground for the next cycle.
Services include:
- Sustainability brand positioning, messaging, and value propositions
For organizations seeking a deeper sustainability narrative, visual language, or messaging platform, explore our Sustainability Branding capabilities → - Content repurposing for web, social, and internal channels
- Executive summaries and leadership-ready overviews
- Investor-day materials (presentations, collateral, branding)
- Internal communication and employee engagement tools
- Ratings-adjacent content (summaries aligned to CDP, MSCI, S&P, Sustainalytics)
- Thought-leadership content (articles, blogs, newsletters)
- Governance and reporting-cycle planning recommendations
- Awards and recognition submissions (sustainability, reporting, design categories)
Ready to streamline your next sustainability report or learn how our process works from strategy to launch?
No obligation. Just expert insights.
OUR PROCESS
Our Process: Where Science Meets Art
Our 7-step process balances accuracy and creativity, bringing clarity to complexity and confidence to disclosure.
Refined through hundreds of engagements, our process balances accuracy, creativity, and speed to ensure your report meets stakeholder expectations and regulatory requirements.
OBATA’s process combines analytical rigor with creative insight, transforming ESG data into credible, engaging communications that resonate with stakeholders.
The Science
01. Strategic Foundation:
Define goals, stakeholders, and material topics.
02. Framework Selection:
Choose optimal standards to ensure compliance.
03. Data Gathering:
Collect and analyze data efficiently across systems.
The Art
04. Narrative Development:
Translate performance into a cohesive story.
05. Creative Execution:
Integrate design, infographics, and photography.
06. Publishing:
Deliver print, PDF, and digital formats (ADA-compliant).
07. Amplification:
Extend visibility through microsites and campaign assets.
Explore reporting insights and frameworks
Your hub for sustainability reporting guides, frameworks, and visual inspiration — curated for ESG leaders and corporate communicators.
PROVEN IMPACT
Reporting Trusted by Global Organizations
Our work demonstrates what happens when science meets art — reports that are accurate, authentic, and award-winning.
By the numbers:
100+ sustainability, ESG, CSR, and impact reports delivered
20+ first-time reporters guided from plan to publication
15+ industries served, including manufacturing, technology, energy, biotech, and consumer goods
60+ digital reporting microsites launched
60+ reports for public companies
35+ reports for privately held organizations
60+ awards for excellence in corporate reporting design
Our sustainability work has been recognized by GDUSA, LACP, Hermes Creative Awards, APEX Awards, and MarCom Awards.
See how leading companies turned reporting into brand advantage
Mercer International
2024 Sustainability Report
Our comprehensive reporting approach delivered a compelling and brand-aligned report that met Mercer’s diverse reporting needs. View Case Study
IDEX Corporation
2024 Sustainability Report
Our strategic research, consulting and design expertise brought IDEX’s distinctive sustainability narrative to life in both traditional and interactive digital formats. View Case Study
Rheem
2022 Sustainability Report
We transformed Rheem’s sustainability data into an engaging and visually dynamic report that elevates their story and stakeholder engagement. View Case Study
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Renesas Electronics Corporation
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Nolita Gruebel,
Senior Sustainability Analyst,
Mercer International
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Emma Brodzik Knapper,
Global Sustainability Engagement Manager,
Rheem Manufacturing
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Abigail Roche,
Vice President, Chief Sustainability Officer, Associate General Counsel,
IDEX Corporation
INSIGHTS
Stay Ahead of Sustainability Reporting Trends
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Your Sustainability Reporting Questions, Answered
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Ready to bring clarity to your Sustainability Reporting?
Partner with OBATA for impactful reporting that meets the strategic, communication, and compliance needs of your entire organization. We transform your ESG and sustainability data into a powerful asset that builds trust, attracts investment, and differentiates your brand.
No obligation. Just expert insights.
