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Improve Your ESG or Sustainability Report: A Design Resource Hub

Sustainability & ESG, Guides / March 31, 2023

By Paul Gassett

Updated February 2024.

OBATA has created a resource hub that provides guidance on how to plan, design, and develop your company’s CSR, ESG or sustainability report, whether it’s your first or next one.

Our team has written articles included in this resource hub, designed to help you enhance and improve your ESG or sustainability reporting.

With extensive experience working with companies in various industries, both public and private, we have identified the best practices for developing a successful ESG or sustainability report.

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We will continue to update this resource guide as new examples, trends and best practices emerge in ESG and sustainability reporting design.

PLANNING

Sustainability Journey. The Roadmap to Success

Your First Sustainability Report? Follow the Roadmap to Success

Learn more about building a roadmap to success for your next ESG or sustainability report. This article is intended to guide early-stage companies who want to integrate ESG considerations into their business strategies and report on their progress and success.

Top Reasons Why Companies Create ESG Reports

We discuss what is the value of ESG & sustainability reporting, followed by the top 6 reasons why companies create ESG or sustainability reports.

REPORTING PROCESS

The 7-Step ESG Reporting Process

We will walk you through the 7 steps that are recommended for developing a successful ESG or sustainability report. The process is broken down into two phases: first, the science and then, the art of developing a report. For each step in each phase, we will provide helpful tips to improve your reporting outcomes.

Mastering the Art of Sustainability Reporting

We will explore the various aspects of consulting in the sustainability reporting design process and how it can help companies effectively communicate their sustainability efforts.

REPORT DESIGN

Design Examples of ESG and Sustainability Reports From Our Portfolio

Find inspiration in some of our recent work.

ESG Reports Portfolio

Sustainability Reports Portfolio

Common Types of Infographics & Why and When to Use Them

Infographics and data visualization are great ways to promote and prove thought leadership about your products, services, processes, or brand. Both also aid your brand awareness, marketing, and business development.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Strategies for Impactful ESG Images or Sustainability Photos

Sustainability and ESG reports often lack relevant or meaningful pictures and ESG images representing the three ESG (environment, social, and governance) pillars and frameworks.

PROMOTION

How to Market Your ESG Strategy to Stakeholders

Marketing your ESG report or sustainability report to stakeholders is essential to ensuring that your ESG strategy is successful. You can do this by raising awareness of the importance of ESG and its impact on the performance of your company.

The most common way for distributing your ESG report is the downloadable PDF. However, there are several other ways that can extend the ability to share your report and increase your stakeholder reach. This article will share some of those other ways.

About OBATA

OBATA is a trusted expert and valued resource in corporate communications design. We design and produce sustainability reports ESG reports, annual reports, and other corporate communications that maximize understanding and engagement while building your brand.

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