Professional services

Our focus is on aligning environmental, social, and governance initiatives with organisational communication goals, emphasising transparent and consistent messaging that captures the sustainability impact story and our commitment to a spirit of transparency. Our expertise lies in developing strategic frameworks that meet local and global standards, assisting organisation to make meaningful changes to move beyond compliance.

• ESG/corporate sustainability strategy development
  We work closely with clients to develop robust sustainability strategies in line with their overarching company strategy, partnering with them to set clear objectives and initiatives with established timelines.
• Sustainability reporting framework readiness (including ISSB and CSRD alignment)
  We conduct in-depth data gap analyses to identify where additional disclosure is required against the specific frameworks being aligned to. Based on the gaps identified, a readiness roadmap and cascading implementation pathways are devised. We are well-versed in ISSB, CSRD, SASB, GRI and the JSE Sustainability Disclosure Guidance.
• ESG data sheet development
  Based on an organisation’s reporting requirements, we develop ESG data sheets that can sit at the back of a report or act as a standalone document.

We advise organisations in meeting evolving disclosure demands, transforming  the various corporate reports into strategic communication assets that focus squarely on stakeholder needs.

• Integrated reporting
  We partner with clients to create award-winning integrated reports in both digital and print formats, offering end-to-end solutions, from strategy, content development, design and compliance to production and distribution. As proud members of the Investment Analyst Society South Africa and the Integrated Reporting Council South Africa, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of integrated reporting.
• Corporate actions
  Expertly crafted brand communications and compliance documentation required for corporate action, IPOs and listing journeys ensuring clear, compliant and impactful messaging throughout every stage of the process.
• Materiality assessments
  To increase the impact of the report, we suggest focusing on what matters most to stakeholders through conducting a materiality assessment. Detailed research identifies the potential matters, with material issues being determined via internal surveys and workshops.
• Sustainability disclosure maturity analysis
  We conduct technical gap analyses to assess where organisations are in terms of their sustainability reporting journey, identifying strengths, gaps, and potential opportunities to improve alignment with global and local sustainability frameworks and standards. We focus on providing practical recommendations, drawing on best practice and peer benchmarking, tailoring our analysis based on specific needs and requirements.
• Advisory and report writing services
  Offering comprehensive advisory and reporting writing services, our team of specialists assist with content strategies, alignment against disclosure frameworks, ESG expertise, language services, and report drafting and editing.
• Governance reporting advisory services
  We provide governance education, best practice guidelines, governance reporting gap analyses, reporting advisory and strategy content writing.

Our approach integrates engagement with strategic communications to ensure impactful, informed and transformative stakeholder interactions. Design in corporate communication – being more than simply creating visually appeal – serves as a strategic tool to convey the corporate message, align with corporate identity and enhance the overall engagement experience.

• Communication strategy
  We create strategic themes and engage in planning to create clear, engaging and accessible communication that aligns with your company’s objectives.
• Design
  Blending international best practices with local insights, we strive to create purpose-driven design where complex information is communicated effectively, allowing for an intuitive and seamless reading experience, whether a digital or traditional printed report.
• Internal Communication Campaigns
  We assist in designing communication plans for sustainability/ESG strategic engagement with internal stakeholders, creating a shared understanding of your company’s ambition and goals, and how employees play an important role.

By integrating cutting-edge technology through a range of digital tools and platforms, we redefine digital corporate communication, bringing future-proof innovation and new ways of thinking through scalable solutions that evolve alongside the varying engagement stakeholder needs.

• UX strategy and design
  User experience driven strategy ensures we develop digital experiences that add value, drive engagement and can be measured, with user-centricity at the core of our thinking.
• Website and online report development
  We offer website and platform development (including website hosting and maintenance) customised to each client’s specific communication need.
• Digital solutions
  Secure omnichannel platforms to support investor management and engagement: virtual data rooms, virtual meeting platforms for AGM proxy voting and corporate actions.
• Digital distribution
  Distribution and voting via email, SMS and USSD.
• Data analytics
  Offering optimised data analytics and insights, shareholders register analysis and tailored reports with actionable intelligence facilitating two-way communication.
• Technical platform solutions
  Various solutions are utilised in a platform agnostic manner to ensure full client compatibility. Our platforms include Certent CDM, MS Solution, iEdit, InCopy and Workiva.