Our Work
Fortune 500 Food Distribution Company
Situation
The company’s Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) ranking was lowest in proxy group (14 out of 14 companies)
9 out of 9 (9 being worst) on Environmental & Social performance
Action
Developed and implemented an ESG strategy and communications plan leveraging existing efforts and company strengths
Results
From worst in ISS proxy group to second best - Received 2nd highest ranking, 2 out of 14 companies
Achieved over six month period
Corporate Education Company ESG Certification
Situation
The company had no ESG offerings
No in-house ESG expertise
Action
Developed 8-course ESG certification
Included the first, open source and free “Introduction to ESG” course offering on the market
Results
+20,000 global learners completed the Intro course, marking the highest participation rate for new course offerings in company history
Currently being used by analysts at CitiBank, JPMorgan, BlackRock
Tech Firm IPO Preparation
Situation
This San Francisco-based tech company wanted to increase brand name customers and prepare for 2023 IPO
Action
In partnership with executive team, built an ESG strategy that addressed key business concerns, stakeholder expectations, and emerging regulations
Results
Alignment of corporate strategy and employee social impact aspirations
Renewing Focus on ESG Communications
Situation
AMG needed to address the global problem of reducing carbon emissions and minimizing environmental effects of energy production
Action
Developed AMG’s purpose narrative centered on the circular economy
Rewrote investor presentations used by CEO and CFO for earnings calls
Managed reporting to ESG ratings agencies
Managed crisis communications in response to the impact of steel tariffs on the business and the impact of COVID pandemic
Results
Improved overall sustainability rankings and drove the narrative, including positive storylines and crisis communications strategy
Boldly Grow the Good
Situation
As with many companies, BMO Harris Bank, one of the top-20 financial institutions in North America, needed help communicating its corporate purpose
Action
Designed and activated a purpose-driven communications and ESG platform, Boldly Grow the Good
Crafted and implemented thought leadership and executive communications
Results
Drove recognition for the Bank’s community-based initiatives across media channels including paid, earned, owned, and social