OBATA - Challenging the Chaos

06/01/2026

Rebranding isn’t about changing who you are, it’s about clearly expressing who you’ve become.

Our latest guide breaks down a structured 7-step rebranding process that helps organizations align strategy, identity, and internal adoption during periods of growth or transformation.

Explore the guide: https://bit.ly/4jCaO4K

04/14/2026

Sustainability reporting looks different in every industry and that’s the point.

From manufacturing to financial services to personal care, priorities shift.
Emissions. Risk. Transparency. Supply chains.

The best reports reflect what actually matters to the business.

Our latest article breaks down the key sustainability reporting trends by industry:
🔗 https://bit.ly/3PVexzN

04/07/2026

Most sustainability reports miss the mark for one reason:
They try to sound like everyone else.

But sustainability reporting isn’t one-size-fits-all.

Manufacturing = operations + emissions
Financial services = risk + governance
Consumer brands = transparency + trust

Same frameworks with different stories to tell.

Our newest blog by Sustainability Specialist, Grayson Murphy, breaks down sustainability reporting trends by industry with examples from some of OBATA's award winning reports:
🔗 https://bit.ly/3PVexzN

Explore how sustainability reporting trends vary by industry and how your team can align with evolving frameworks, regulations, and expectations.

03/24/2026

Slalom's 2024 Impact Report just earned a 2025 GDUSA Design Award. But the award was a byproduct, not the goal.

The goal was to help Slalom tell a more mature, outcome-focused story about its sustainability progress. That meant benchmarking peers, interviewing subject matter experts, and building a report that balanced credibility with a voice that still sounded like Slalom.

When the strategy, writing, and design all pull in the same direction, recognition tends to follow.

See how we did it: https://bit.ly/3ZZko8X

03/12/2026

Your 2026 sustainability report starts with these 7 steps:

PHASE 1 — THE SCIENCE
1️⃣ Define ESG strategy (materiality, benchmarking, gap analysis)
2️⃣ Select disclosure frameworks (ISSB, GRI, CSRD considerations)
3️⃣ Gather & validate data (Scope 1-3, audit-ready documentation)

PHASE 2 — THE ART
4️⃣ Develop narrative (leadership messaging, strategic storytelling)
5️⃣ Design report experience (visual hierarchy, accessibility, UX)
6️⃣ Prepare & publish (interactive PDF, microsite, digital tagging)
7️⃣ Communicate & engage (investor relations, employee comms, PR)

Each step builds on the last. Skip one, and the whole structure weakens.

We've just updated this methodology for the evolving 2025-2026 regulatory landscape, including guidance on navigating California's delayed timeline, CSRD's scope reduction, and ISSB as the global baseline.

Download the complete guide → https://bit.ly/3paZpNZ?utm_campaign=ESG+Process+blog&utm_medium=social&utm_source=Facebook

Which step do most companies struggle with?
(Drop a number in comments 👇)

02/23/2026

What does a sustainability consultant actually do and how do you know when it’s time to bring one in?

As sustainability consultants, we work with teams at every stage, from first-time reporting to mature programs looking to sharpen strategy and ex*****on. The right partner can save time, reduce risk, and help turn sustainability requirements into real business value.

In our latest blog, we share what to look for and how a sustainability consultant can support your next reporting cycle.

Learn how to select the right Sustainability reporting consultant. Discover essential criteria, the selection process, and how expert guidance drives sustainable growth.

02/19/2026

Rebranding isn’t about changing who you are, it’s about clearly expressing who you’ve become.

Our latest guide breaks down a structured 7-step rebranding process that helps organizations align strategy, identity, and internal adoption during periods of growth or transformation.

Explore the guide: https://bit.ly/3ZaGwwB

02/17/2026

What does an ESG consultant actually do and how do you know when it’s time to bring one in?

As ESG consultants, we work with teams at every stage, from first-time reporting to mature programs looking to sharpen strategy and ex*****on. The right partner can save time, reduce risk, and help turn ESG requirements into real business value.

In our latest blog, we share what to look for and how an ESG consultant can support your next reporting cycle.

Learn how to select the right ESG reporting consultant. Discover essential criteria, the selection process, and how expert guidance drives sustainable growth.