Strategic communications

A strong sustainability narrative helps connect business strategy, stakeholder expectations and organisational purpose. We work with organisations to define their sustainability positioning, articulate their ambitions and develop clear, credible narratives that explain how sustainability creates long-term value. By turning complex topics into compelling stories, we help build understanding, trust and engagement across stakeholder groups.

Embedding sustainability successfully requires visible and consistent leadership. We support boards and senior leaders in communicating sustainability priorities with clarity, confidence and authenticity, helping to align teams, engage stakeholders and build credibility. From strategic messaging and thought leadership to key announcements and change communications, we help leaders inspire action and demonstrate commitment.

Sustainability transformation happens when people understand its relevance and know how they can contribute. We develop engagement strategies, campaigns and communications that build awareness, drive participation and embed sustainability into organisational culture. By connecting sustainability ambitions to everyday decision-making, we help turn strategy into action across the business.

Stakeholders increasingly expect organisations to communicate openly about their sustainability approach, progress and challenges. We help organisations develop targeted communications and engagement strategies that build trust, strengthen relationships and support meaningful dialogue. Whether engaging customers, suppliers, communities or regulators, we ensure sustainability messages are relevant, credible and impactful.

Investors want to understand how sustainability influences business performance, resilience and long-term value creation. We support organisations in developing clear, evidence-based communications that articulate sustainability risks, opportunities and progress. From investor presentations and ESG messaging to corporate communications and annual reporting support, we help ensure sustainability is communicated in a way that is both credible and commercially relevant.

Reporting is an opportunity to demonstrate progress, communicate priorities and build stakeholder confidence. Working alongside the wider Design Portfolio team, we combine sustainability expertise, strategic storytelling and award-winning design capabilities to create reports that are technically robust, visually engaging and aligned with leading frameworks. From content development and narrative creation through to design, production and digital delivery, we help organisations communicate with clarity and impact.