Reporting & Communications Services
Sd3
have been advising on the integrated reporting of environmental,
social and economic performance- sustainability reporting- to blue
chip clients since 1999. Today we are the number two global reporting
consultant*, by number of reports, with over 40 to our credit. We
have established our reputation by supporting clients in making
their first moves and by working in partnership with leading reporters
keen to create state of the art communications that create value
for the business and its stakeholders and win awards.
How We Can Help You
Working closely with clients to establish their preferred approach, Sd3 offer a bespoke service based
around our exclusive six step process:
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Step 1
Planning
& Concept
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Aligning the Report with
mainstream business systems, culture and brand is a priority.
Here we identify key sustainability issues and context (such
as Global Reporting Initiative and other standards), benchmarking
these and their communication against peers and stakeholder
expectations. These activities produce a reporting and communication
strategy that meets audience and client demands. |
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Step 2
Information
Sourcing |
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Using standardised and bespoke templates
we organise information sourcing to facilitate the efficient
release of performance data, its interpretation and associated
stories. In consultation with the client we will gather and
collate information; using techniques ranging from interviews
and simple questionnaires through to web-based or intranet
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Step 3
Drafting &
Design |
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Following an agreed framework,
we draft and advise on copy production and also act as editors.
We co-ordinate and supervise report design and production
liaising with in-house or external designers.
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Step 4
Sign-off &
Production |
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To ensure quality, we proof read,
confirm details and check conformity with the brand and external
standards to smooth sign-off by internal stakeholders and
meet production deadlines. |
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Step 5
Publication
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As part of broader brand communication,
Sd3 give specialist advice on report promotion to make sure
your messages get to the desired audience. |
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Step 6
Report Capitalisation |
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After publication Sd3 advise on how
best to maximise a report's value. This can be achieved for
example, by stakeholder dialogue and capturing sustainability
management learning. It is through this learning process that
organisations can forge themselves a more successful reporting
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Where we have not given reporting advice, Sd3 also offer an independent external reassurance service for sustainability reports.
New Non-financial Reporting Arrangements (OFR)
Gordon Brown stunned British business during his speech to the CBI in November 2005, announcing that
the mandatory Operating and Financial Review (OFR) would be withdrawn. To meet wider EU Directive commitments the Government now
proposes reporters prepare a 'Business Review' which must sit in the Director's Report. The Business Review specifically requires
information concerning environmental matters, employees and social and community issues including information about company
policies on these issues. The Business Review applies broadly to all UK companies except those subject to the normal government
small companies regime.
Sd3 Reporting and Communications Projects Include:
General Motors Sustainability Report
Sustainability reporting development and delivery
Nationwide Group Report Suite
Online and Hard Copy Sustainability Reporting
Department of Trade & Industry
Reporting guidelines for sector level organisations
InBev
Global Citizenship Report
First and second time sustainability report production to GRI
Masco Corporate Sustainability Report
First time sustainability report production to GRI
(*CorporateRegister.com)
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