Sustainability and ESG reports people can believe in
Sustainability and ESG reporting is a balancing act. On one side are frameworks, data, risks and ratings. On the other are memorable stories that people care about because they forge a lasting emotional connection and earn their trust.
Our expert sustainability and ESG writers will help you produce a compliant and credible report that creates that sweet spot connection with all the people that matter.
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Experts in sustainability, ESG and annual report writing
At Stratton Craig, we have nearly 40 years of corporate reporting experience. We were part of the ESG reporting landscape in its earliest days and have kept pace with evolving sustainability reporting standards and regulations, such as ESRS (CSRD), IFRS S1 and S2 (ISSB), UK SRS and TCFD so that our writing is always future-ready.
Over the decades, we have developed tried-and-tested processes to produce transparent and trustworthy sustainability and ESG reports, all delivered on time and on budget by experienced project managers.
"Our teams across the world have long been focused on doing the right thing, and Stratton Craig helped us to collate a huge range of information and activity into a compelling narrative that brings to life all of that great work."
Sustainability and ESG report writing services
Starting from scratch? Rethinking your strategy? Looking for a light-touch update of last year’s disclosures? We can jump into your sustainability reporting project at any stage. Combining storytelling skills with excellent project management, we’ll bring clarity, consistency and authenticity to your narrative while taking the strain off your team.
We’ll conduct peer reviews and content audits to help you understand how your report compares to others and help you articulate a new sustainability strategy – for example, defining pillars and crafting messaging to appeal to diverse stakeholders.
We can:
- Interview your CEO, senior executives and sustainability owners to identify key messages and write statements
- Write your report from scratch or edit draft copy provided by you
- Update your report for alignment with best practice or frameworks including ESRS (CSRD), GRI, SASB, IFRS S1 and S2 (ISSB), UK SRS and TCFD
- Meticulously review and proofread your report according to UK English or US English conventions
- Help you maximise the impact of your report with launch and post-launch content or a suite of communications to make an impression all year round
What’s special about the Stratton Craig sustainability reporting approach?
We apply the critical skill of authentic storytelling to make your report matter to target audiences, from employees and customers to analysts, auditors and AI. It’s a technique we have been honing for decades, because we know it results in impactful words that are not only read, but understood, trusted and remembered.
We can:
- Recommend a logical report structure that guides your readers through your story
- Set the scene so that readers understand the context in which you operate and the global trends shaping your business
- Make your data shine by unearthing human stories that showcase the real impact of your work
- Adapt to your organisation’s tone of voice or help you define one for sustainability so that you sound authentic
- Translate complex information into clear, concise and understandable prose so that readers keep turning to the next page
Giving your stakeholders progress they can measure and compare
Sustainability is increasingly important to many stakeholders. Investors want to understand how environmental, social and governance risks inform your strategy. Potential employees are looking for an insight into your culture. Even your eagle-eyed customers might be checking to see whether your sustainability claims are reflected by solid actions.
One thing unites all these stakeholders. They’re looking for a clear and authentic picture of your goals, actions and impact. If this is your first sustainability report, we can help you navigate standards and frameworks to deliver a report that goes beyond disclosure to demonstrate your commitment, investment and outcomes through great storytelling. If this is not your first sustainability rodeo, we can help you improve and optimise your communications suite for greater impact and engagement with the people that matter most.
FAQs
Have you produced sustainability reports for companies in our sector?
We have delivered hundreds of sustainability and ESG reports across a wide range of sectors including financial services, technology, energy and resources, legal, construction, retail, travel and leisure, healthcare, automotive and education.
Our wider work in corporate communications also keeps us closely attuned to the regulatory, commercial and reputational dynamics shaping these industries.
Are you comfortable writing sustainability reports aligned with CSRD, ISSB, SASB, GRI, UK SRS and TCFD?
Yes, we have written reports for some of the world’s biggest companies, and aligned those reports to leading sustainability reporting standards and frameworks. We closely follow developments in this fast-evolving area so that we can support our clients to produce compliant or voluntary best practice reports. These include, for example:
CSRD reporting
ISSB reporting
SASB reporting
GRI reporting
TCFD reporting
Are you comfortable using Workiva and other sustainability reporting software?
Yes, we have experience using dedicated sustainability reporting software platforms including Workiva and MDD.
How do you manage version control, feedback cycles and deadline pressure?
We understand that sustainability and comms teams are stretched, especially in peak reporting season. Our proven and well-established processes for all stages of the report writing cycle are backed by effective project management. This ensures a smooth workflow, accurate information and timely delivery so that you can focus on the bigger picture.
How do you prevent greenwashing?
Our experienced writers are vigilant to unsubstantiated or overstated claims and are confident about flagging them. We can help you articulate trade-offs, gaps in data and areas where targets have not yet been met, without undermining the overall narrative. This will save your legal team time when they carry out their own review and make final decisions on wording.
Can you help us create or develop our sustainability strategy and do our double materiality assessment?
While Stratton Craig specialises in copywriting and content strategy, we collaborate seamlessly with Black Sun Global, our partner agency in the Positive Change Group. This means we can support you across the full sustainability reporting journey, from developing your strategy and engaging your stakeholders to producing a beautifully written and designed compliant report in your chosen format. We can help you with:
ESG and sustainability regulation and reporting advice
Stakeholder engagement
Double materiality assessment
Peer benchmarking
Can you present our sustainability report as a microsite or website?
Yes. We can write your report to suit the format you prefer, including pdf, website or a mixture of both. While the Stratton Craig team focuses on the written content, we are fully integrated with the Black Sun Global digital team, our colleagues in the Positive Change Group, which creates award-winning corporate websites, including digital reports.
Can you help us save time and effort by creating spin-off content?
Absolutely. Why stop with a single, static report when we can repurpose that content across myriad media and formats to reach new audiences and amplify your messages? We’ll spin your report into website copy, thought leadership, social media posts, videos, infographics and more – keeping your sustainability narrative alive all year long.
What are the steps for writing an ESG and sustainability report?
Sustainability reports are an opportunity to be transparent and accountable with your stakeholders, whilst showcasing progress towards your goals. At a high level, the primary steps towards creating an ESG or sustainability report are as follows: Define purpose and scope, identify material issues, collect and verify data, and align with relevant reporting frameworks. Once those foundations have been set, you can write and design the report.
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