Designing a purposeful report
For their initial Sustainability Report following the easing of Covid restrictions, we formulated the overarching message, 'Keeping Australia Connected,' to humanise the significant work Service Stream provides.
Benchmarked against the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), it was vital that both their company data and company initiatives were delivered in a digestible format. With this, we stripped away complicated infographics and used iconography sparingly and with purpose. For ease of navigation, we colour coded each section within the report and made clear the UN SDGs, which were relevant to Service Stream’s activities.
We highlighted company initiatives and employee stories, bringing them to the forefront through feature case studies and authentic image making. We prioritised consistency and left nothing to chance. We created a detailed photography direction brief for capturing imagery tied to specific stories, as well as employee and large infrastructure assets.
Building upon their newly established visual language, we developed a core set of design elements and principles specifically for long documents. With longevity in mind, we created a flexible and simplified system which complimented the broader visual language and could be used across other publication projects.
Through the work we’ve done, we’ve solidified their position as a trusted essential services provider within the community, to shareholders, current and prospective, and the broader market. Not only that, we've proudly highlighted the company's community contributions and environmental initiatives that aim to create a more sustainable planet.