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CSRD reporting is becoming more confident but less consistent

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CSRD reporting is becoming more confident but less consistent

A follow-up analysis of early adopters shows shorter, sharper Sustainability Statements - and growing divergence in how the rules are applied.

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Reimagining women’s health through AI

Interview

Amber Vodegel

Reimagining women’s health through AI

How the creator of one of the world’s biggest pregnancy apps is launching a privacy-first menstrual health platform for 100M users.

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Work isn’t settling down - expectations are rising instead

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Work isn’t settling down - expectations are rising instead

A new 2026 report draws on cross-industry insight to examine how organisations are adjusting to continuous change, AI adoption and shifting workforce expectations.

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Meta cracks the code on global talent strategy

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Meta cracks the code on global talent strategy

Tech powerhouse creates unified employer brand and specialised engineering EVPs to attract top talent in competitive market.

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AI search is changing who gets seen…and who disappears

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AI search is changing who gets seen…and who disappears

AI search is shifting from optimisation to understanding. Discover how credibility, structure, and authenticity now decide which brands stay visible in the age of AI.

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Turning a scandal into a movement

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Patrick Spence

Turning a scandal into a movement

The producer behind BAFTA-winning Mr Bates vs The Post Office reveals how storytelling sparked national accountability.

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A strategic reporting suite that shaped Schroders' next chapter

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A strategic reporting suite that shaped Schroders' next chapter

FTSE 100 investment manager delivers five reports and Workiva migration in eight weeks, maintaining market confidence during critical CEO transition.

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Black Sun’s digital work for Haleon wins two Gold Stevie® awards

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Black Sun’s digital work for Haleon wins two Gold Stevie® awards

Black Sun Global has been recognised at the 2025 International Business Awards®, winning two Gold Stevie® Awards for its digital work with Haleon.

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Tracking trust in the diamond trade

Interview

Wesley Tucker

Tracking trust in the diamond trade

As CEO of Tracr, De Beers’ blockchain platform, Wesley is driving a new era of transparency in one of the world’s most scrutinised supply chains: diamonds.

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Research shows winning the AI race starts with culture, not code

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Research shows winning the AI race starts with culture, not code

New research reveals that AI’s biggest barriers are human. Explore how culture, trust, and leadership can accelerate your organisation’s AI transformation.

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AstraZeneca solves multi-business employer brand problem

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AstraZeneca solves multi-business employer brand problem

Pharmaceutical giant creates nine tailored EVPs across 23 markets while building one unifying identity: 'Diverse Minds. Bold Disruptors. Meaningful Impact.'

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The hidden cost of fragmented narratives

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The hidden cost of fragmented narratives

Disconnected communications are more than just a brand problem – they’re a drain on trust, resources, and strategic alignment.

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Innovation with a conscience

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Dave Allen

Innovation with a conscience

What If co-founder on his mission to build a better model of capitalism—by backing entrepreneurs who think differently.

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Carlsberg's new reporting playbook: A CSRD story

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Carlsberg's new reporting playbook: A CSRD story

Global brewing giant transforms regulatory complexity into a powerful stakeholder narrative, setting new standards for CSRD reporting and purpose-driven communication.

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How corporate DEI language is changing

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How corporate DEI language is changing

Stratton Craig’s new analysis tracks how major companies are adjusting the language and tone of their DEI disclosures in 2025 - and the emerging signals leaders should be watching.

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Steering an aviation giant through transformation

Interview

Victoria Gartside

Steering an aviation giant through transformation

With global air travel halted overnight and the future uncertain, Victoria faced the immense task of rapidly rebuilding trust, reshaping the organisational culture, and dramatically scaling operations as restrictions eased.

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Why employer brand perception is the next corporate reputation test

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Why employer brand perception is the next corporate reputation test

How talent sees you matters. Discover how People Made’s latest research links employer reputation to trust and long-term success.

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Diamonds, Voices, Impact: De Beers rewrites sustainability

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Diamonds, Voices, Impact: De Beers rewrites sustainability

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Singapore’s leading companies face new digital realities

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Singapore’s leading companies face new digital realities

Latest Digital Index report shows how AI, regulation and shifting audience habits are transforming digital communication in Singapore.

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Making nature everyone’s business

Interview

Marco Lambertini

Making nature everyone’s business

The former WWF chief is bringing together companies and conservationists behind the bold Nature Positive Initiative, putting biodiversity at the heart of global decision-making.

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Coca-Cola HBC Transforms digital stakeholder engagement

Case Study

Coca-Cola HBC Transforms digital stakeholder engagement

From fragmented sites to a connected ecosystem - how one of the world’s biggest bottlers boosted engagement by 52% and redefined stakeholder storytelling.

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The Internet is under threat

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The Internet is under threat

AI is quietly stripping the economic fuel that kept the open web alive. Group AI Czar, Rod Banner, reveals why its foundations are cracking and what the industry must confront next.

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Driving growth in a legacy business

Interview

Libby Townsend

Driving growth in a legacy business

Libby shares how she and her team helped codify UW’s culture, define a shared language for leadership, and bring together long-standing employees and fresh recruits around a clearer, more connected way of working.

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Black Sun celebrates seven wins at the Corporate & Financial Awards 2025

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Black Sun celebrates seven wins at the Corporate & Financial Awards 2025

Black Sun Global and its clients celebrate a stellar night at the 2025 Corporate & Financial Awards, securing seven trophies across digital and reporting.

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Rightmove turns compliance into competitive advantage

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Rightmove turns compliance into competitive advantage

Rightmove turns compliance into competitive advantage

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What Gen Z is teaching business about the future of work

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What Gen Z is teaching business about the future of work

Gen Z are reshaping the workforce faster than leaders realise. Discover what this generational shift means for culture, talent, and the future of leadership.

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What Singapore’s top 30 companies reveal about reporting

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What Singapore’s top 30 companies reveal about reporting

Black Sun APAC research reveals how Singapore’s top companies communicate trust - and where reporting transparency still falls short.

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What Singapore’s Budget 2026 means for business

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What Singapore’s Budget 2026 means for business

Behind the policy detail sits a clearer message: strategy needs to adapt, disclosures need to hold up, and assumptions around growth, talent and sustainability are being tested.

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Burger King rewrites culture change

Case Study

Burger King rewrites culture change

How 160 employees and unconventional workshops helped deliver 68% revenue growth and £33.4m operating profit in the UK market.

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Positive Change Group at Oxford AI Summit

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Positive Change Group at Oxford AI Summit

Insights from Oxford’s flagship event reveal how organisations must rethink governance, human agency and value creation as AI reshapes stakeholder expectations.

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People Made and Currys recognised at the Business Culture Awards 2025

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People Made and Currys recognised at the Business Culture Awards 2025

People Made and Currys recognised for their work in transforming Currys' employer brand at the 2025 Business Culture Awards.

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Inmarsat creates a global digital destination

Case Study

Inmarsat creates a global digital destination

New People Made research reveals women still face significant barriers to leadership. Discover 10 practical actions leaders can implement now to build truly inclusive environments that unlock potential across their organisations.

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AI is reshaping digital communications landscape

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AI is reshaping digital communications landscape

Black Sun's 10th annual Digital Index reveals a record 52% performance gap between digital leaders and laggards. Discover which companies are excelling at stakeholder engagement and the strategies driving their success.

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AI is changing the workplace. Culture decides how

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AI is changing the workplace. Culture decides how

Insights from a global roundtable of brand and HR leaders reveal why culture, not code, will shape how businesses adopt AI, build trust, and protect what makes them human.

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Vestas builds global voice

Case Study

Vestas builds global voice

Wind energy giant creates unified communications approach with comprehensive tone of voice guidelines that align teams across continents.

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Can Asia build the trust to lead on climate?

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Can Asia build the trust to lead on climate?

Insights from Temasek’s Ecosperity Week show why credible, data-led stakeholder engagement will be central to Asia’s climate fight — shaping investment, policy, and public support across the region.

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First CSRD reports reveal new patterns

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First CSRD reports reveal new patterns

What can we learn from the pioneers of sustainability reporting? Black Sun's analysis of the first 20 CSRD-compliant statements uncovers crucial insights on length, structure, and integration that will shape your company's approach.

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Black Sun Global unveils AI chatbot

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Black Sun Global unveils AI chatbot

New AI assistant transforms passive corporate sites into smart, dynamic conversation tools. AIVIA reveals what stakeholders actually want while delivering personalised experiences.

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2026 Review: What’s changing in stakeholder engagement?

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2026 Review: What’s changing in stakeholder engagement?

AI is maturing, ESG is tightening, and authenticity matters more than ever. PCG executives share the trends reshaping how businesses build trust this year.

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Global standards, local pressures

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Global standards, local pressures

Sustainability teams face a new reality: more rules, louder critics, and less room for error. Join our webinar to learn how to communicate clearly and credibly, when expectations are pulling in every direction.

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The future of websites in an AI-Driven world

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The future of websites in an AI-Driven world

Search is changing. Audiences aren't clicking through. And AI is deciding what gets seen. Our experts explore what your website really needs to do next—and why it matters now.

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Bunzl shapes investor trust through ESG

Case Study

Bunzl shapes investor trust through ESG

Distribution giant reinvents its investor narrative, driving an 8% share price increase and elevating ESG ratings through strategic communications.

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Are workplaces designed for men?

Research

Are workplaces designed for men?

What can we learn from the pioneers of sustainability reporting? Black Sun's analysis of the first 20 CSRD-compliant statements uncovers crucial insights on length, structure, and integration that will shape your company's approach.

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AI isn’t underperforming - your prompts are

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AI isn’t underperforming - your prompts are

New People Made research reveals women still face significant barriers to leadership. Discover 10 practical actions leaders can implement now to build truly inclusive environments that unlock potential across their organisations.

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Inriver builds market authority through technical content

Inriver builds market authority through technical content

As artificial intelligence transforms workplaces, companies must balance technology adoption with human connection. Discover how your organisation's culture can provide the essential compass for navigating this complex transition.

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Inriver builds market authority through technical content

Case Study

Inriver builds market authority through technical content

As artificial intelligence transforms workplaces, companies must balance technology adoption with human connection. Discover how your organisation's culture can provide the essential compass for navigating this complex transition.

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Inside the next chapter of corporate reporting

Blog

Inside the next chapter of corporate reporting

Global hotel brand redefines its identity, creating a unifying culture that inspires 70,000 employees to deliver extraordinary guest experiences worldwide.

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Global EVPs: Why one size doesn't Fit all

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Global EVPs: Why one size doesn't Fit all

As businesses rethink how they attract and keep talent, the best employer brands are doing one thing well: adapting. Geography, role, culture — the details matter more than ever.

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Strategic narratives reach Davos elite

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Strategic narratives reach Davos elite

Black Sun's work with DTEK on energy resilience and the Nature Positive Initiative on biodiversity featured at the World Economic Forum, showcasing how powerful storytelling can influence global leadership conversations.

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PCG takes first step in AI-led stakeholder engagement

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PCG takes first step in AI-led stakeholder engagement

As AI disrupts business communication, companies risk losing stakeholder trust. PCG's new AI Czar aims to help leaders turn technological challenge into competitive advantage.

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People Made wins top culture award

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People Made wins top culture award

In a category packed with global names, People Made and Utility Warehouse were honoured for transforming internal culture - linking people, performance, and purpose to support long-term, sustainable business growth.

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Black Sun wins annual report of the year

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Black Sun wins annual report of the year

PCG’s Black Sun and FTSE 250 engineering group Dowlais were honoured for a debut report that built investor trust through clear strategy, compelling narrative, and bold post-demerger positioning.

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Black Sun Global wins top Workiva award

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Black Sun Global wins top Workiva award

Named Corporate Communication Alliance Partner of the Year, placing it alongside PwC, Deloitte and Amazon Web Services - recognising its impact in reporting and disclosure.

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FTSE 100 reporting enters a new era of trust and transparency

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FTSE 100 reporting enters a new era of trust and transparency

What’s really driving trust in FTSE 100 reporting today? Black Sun’s landmark 20th review uncovers the advances, the gaps, and the signals every business leader should be watching.

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What makes thought leadership… actually lead?

What makes thought leadership… actually lead?

Original insight is rare. Most so-called thought leadership recycles the obvious, solves nothing, and fades fast. To cut through, start with experience — and speak to the problems your audience actually has.

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Why US service excellence falls short abroad

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Why US service excellence falls short abroad

What works in the States doesn’t always land overseas. From Japan to the Middle East, cultural expectations shift fast - and US brands must rethink how they train, empower, and scale experience.

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Business leaders reveal top trends for 2025

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Business leaders reveal top trends for 2025

Positive Change Group executives share insights on the forces reshaping business this year, from AI-powered stakeholder engagement to workplace transformation, authentic communication strategies, and heightened ESG scrutiny. Discover what's driving change in your industry.

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