Annual reports

Our integrated approach helps global businesses transform their annual reports into dynamic tools for meaningful stakeholder engagement.


For over 25 years, we have been the trusted partners in corporate reporting, guiding FTSE100 and leading international brands through the complexities of impactful storytelling.  We specialise in creating award-winning reports that not only meet the latest compliance standards, but effectively connect diverse stakeholders with your vision, strategy and goals


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What we offer

  • Through research and interviews, we identify the expectations and information needs of your different stakeholders and create a strategy for your annual report that authentically reflects your performance, ambitions, and future goals.

  • We help you navigate the complex regulatory landscape with practical solutions. Our deep legacy with global companies and our relationships with governing bodies ensure your reporting meets best practice standards.

  • By mapping the needs, challenges and motivations of your key audiences, we develop messaging frameworks and narratives that resonate with different stakeholder groups and bring your corporate stories to life.

  • Our design-led approach ensures we create visually engaging reports with informative multi-media content that attract investors, excite customers, and motivate your employees. Our editorial guidelines ensure consistent messaging throughout.

  • Our advanced reporting technology, reporting expertise and project management methodology ensures a smooth journey for clients, from the initial concept to the delivery and publication of your report.

  • We leverage the content of your annual report across websites, social media and other communication channels to maximise reach and impact and drive more positive engagement with stakeholders.

  • Our support extends beyond publication. We create long-term multi-channel campaigns to ensure your messaging resonates across all touchpoints and provide strategic insights through peer benchmarking and materiality assessments.

Why Black Sun?

  • For over 25 years, Black Sun has been the trusted voice in corporate reporting. We're recognised not just for our expertise in compliance but as architects of engaging narratives that turn your corporate stories into compelling communications that resonate across diverse stakeholders.

  • Our team of experienced advisors, compliance experts, project managers, art directors, copywriters, and developers, combine strategic thinking and creativity to transform complex financial information into visually compelling reports that set the standards of excellence and best practice.

  • With a global clientele, including 20% of the FTSE 100 and major international companies, we have guided business leaders through the complexities of publishing multi-language, multi-listing reports. Our experience ensures we can foresee and navigate your challenges with ease.

  • We eliminate the risk from your annual report by delivering on time and budget. Through building strong relationships with clients and their internal stakeholders, we act as an extension of your team during the life of your annual report project and throughout the financial year.

  • Our comprehensive QA process, from team deployment, assessments, audit practices and ISO27001 certified data security, brings you the highest standards of quality and confidentiality, whilst ensuring your reports are meeting regulations and communication objectives.

  • Leveraging global tech partnerships and our proprietary platform, PrintConnect, we offer cost-effective solutions tailored to your needs. Our Enhanced Design Partner status with Workiva underscores our commitment to deliver robust and compliant reporting solutions worldwide.

  • Our support extends beyond publication. We create long-term multi-channel campaigns to ensure your messaging resonates across all touchpoints and provide strategic insights through peer benchmarking and materiality assessments.

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How can your corporate report talk to different stakeholder groups?

We are witnessing a new era of corporate reporting which requires action-led stakeholder engagement.  But how can you navigate the complexities of compliance yet engage all stakeholders? How do you meet expectations on transparency and accountability?  

The 18th edition of our flagship Complete 100 research explores trends and practices in the FTSE 100’s disclosure against stakeholder expectations, providing insights into the communication priorities for investors, customers, employees, suppliers, and regulators

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