DS Smith won Gold for their Online Sustainability Report, with the judges praising its clear narrative and compliance with upcoming ESG reporting standards. They were also impressed by the report's interactive online presence which was enhanced with engaging video content and infographics.
Our work with IQE on their Capital Markets Day also won Gold in the Best Events category. The event not only received overwhelming positive feedback across the industry but also played a pivotal role in elevating IQE’s share price to an 18-month high in January 2023.
The Corporate & Financial Awards annual gala event celebrates excellence in all aspects of corporate communications. It’s extensive category list includes corporate websites, reporting and financial communications focusing on areas such as IPOs, Mergers & Acquisitions, Crisis Communications and more.
All nine Black Sun clients nominated for this year’s awards got recognition – marking a significant milestone for our team. The full awards list includes:
Best Online CSR or ESG Report (Silver for its Climate-related Disclosure)
Best Online CSR or ESG Report (Bronze for its ESG Disclosure)
Best Printed Report – FTSE 100 (Bronze)
Best Online CSR or ESG Report (Silver)
Best Integrated Report (Bronze)
Best Printed Report – FTSE 100 (Highly Commended)
Best Online CSR or ESG Report (Gold)
Best Event (Gold)
Best Online Report – FTSE 100 (Bronze)
Best Printed Report – Small Cap (Highly Commended)
Best Printed Report – Unlisted (Bronze)
Best Online CSR or ESG Report (Highly Commended)
Best Integrated Report (Bronze)
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