Sustainability Reporting and Communications

As a sustainability reporting consultant, Hamby Communications specializes in crafting sustainability narratives that are not only aligned with current ESG reporting standards but also contribute to a compelling corporate story. Whether developing corporate sustainability reporting for investors or ESG sustainability reporting for compliance frameworks, we help companies communicate their environmental and social impact effectively.

Leaders in corporate responsibility need to develop sustainable development reports that span long-term environmental impact, innovation in circular design, life cycle assessments (LCAs), and initiatives that support resilient ecosystems.

We combine storytelling expertise, project management reporting, and knowledge of sustainability reporting frameworks to help companies highlight their environmental and social impact.

Our Approach to Sustainability Reporting

Hamby Communications understands that corporate sustainability reporting is more than just metrics—it’s a chance to demonstrate corporate values, differentiate in the market, and reinforce stakeholder trust. Our approach is designed to reflect your company’s unique position, ensuring that every element of your sustainability message resonates. We ensure your reporting aligns with both internal priorities and external requirements, following recognized sustainability reporting frameworks. This process includes:

Strategic Narrative Development: We align reporting with your broader business goals, so each section reinforces the company's vision and objectives.
Content Coordination and Approval Management: From gathering input across departments to managing executive approvals, we streamline the reporting process, ensuring close attention to detail from compliance and legal teams.
Compelling Copy and Visual Cohesion: Clear, engaging language combined with visuals that enhance the story through a combination of graphs, icons and thematic imagery.

Scope of CCO Services

We guide companies’ corporate sustainability reporting and sustainable development reports to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment with stakeholder expectations.

Our work often extends beyond reporting, helping companies develop a sustainability brand voice that aligns across their website, social channels, and thought leadership pieces. We offer flexible support to meet diverse needs:

From initial concept through to final approvals, we manage and develop every element of the sustainability report, ensuring alignment with ESG sustainability reporting frameworks and stakeholder expectations.
We create content that brings sustainability commitments to life online, whether on a standalone microsite or as a featured section on your website.
Support for blogs, white papers, and executive speeches that spotlight your company’s impact and keep stakeholders informed on new sustainability initiatives.
We provide structured tracking and reporting throughout the sustainability reporting process, ensuring visibility into progress, deadlines, varying stakeholder input, and key deliverables.

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"As we all live, work, and create in communities around the world, we share a common goal: thriving, resilient communities. Climate change is a pressing issue, and the technology industry has an important role to play."

— Mary de Wysocki, Cisco’s Chief Sustainability Officer

Why Hire a Sustainability Reporting Consultant?

Today’s stakeholders expect companies to prioritize sustainability, not only through compliance-driven reporting but as part of a long-term commitment to environmental and social impact.

Working with a sustainability reporting consultant helps ensure that your communications align with sustainability reporting requirements and resonate with investors, employees, and other stakeholders. A clear and transparent sustainability narrative can:

Build Trust and Credibility: Transparent reporting helps establish trust with investors, partners, and customers, showing a proactive commitment to environmental and social responsibility.
Differentiate in a Competitive Market: A well-articulated sustainability vision can set your brand apart, highlighting unique contributions and commitments that resonate with eco-conscious consumers and partners.
Enhance Employee Engagement: Publicly shared sustainability goals can inspire your team and align with the values of today’s workforce, fostering a stronger internal culture.

Hamby Communications Sustainability Reporting Experience

With a proven track record in sustainability reporting and corporate communication, Hamby Communications has partnered with companies like Cisco and Informatica to build sustainability narratives that speak to investors, customers, and employees alike.

Projects have included delivering Informatica’s inaugural sustainability report, along with a new microsite to tell the broader story, aligned with the report.

Hamby Communications has also supported Cisco who is broadly recognized as a global leader in corporate sustainability. Working closely with Cisco’s Corporate Sustainability Office, Hamby Communications developed messaging for ‘Sustainability 101’ blog posts on hybrid work’s positive impact on sustainability and power of resilient ecosystems, as well as extensive communications to convey the impact of the company’s Sustainability Data Foundation.

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