VodafoneZiggo
Integrated Annual Report 2023
When VodafoneZiggo switched from Dutch to English for its second Integrated Annual Report, Narrative Labs helped them take their reporting to the next level. With strategic support, compelling content, and eye-catching design, we enabled the company to share its purpose-driven strategy: powering progress by building connections.
Our role:
Analysis
Consulting on structure and messaging
Editorial coordination
Copywriting
Full graphic design (via our sister agency DartDesign)
Royal Schiphol Group
Annual Report 2018–2023
Looking to reach a greater range of stakeholders, Schiphol Group was one of the first major Dutch organisations to adopt an ‘English-first’ approach for its integrated report – and Narrative Labs was contracted to lead the editorial process. Over the years, we’ve also played a central role in restructuring the report with a view to improving integration and creating a more concise and streamlined publication.
Our role:
Analysis
Consulting on structure and messaging
Editorial coordination and stakeholder management
Copywriting
Stahl
ESG Report 2021-2023
Narrative Labs was brought on board to oversee content creation and editorial planning for Stahl’s ESG report, which had recently been converted to an online-only digital format. As well as overseeing planning and content creation, our team also provided recommendations for restructuring the report, with a view to strengthening double materiality and taking steps towards CSRD compliance.
Our role:
Analysis
Project management
Consulting on structure and messaging
Advice on embedding double materiality
Editorial planning
Copywriting
Aegon
Integrated Annual Report 2020–2023
Narrative Labs has supported Aegon with the evolution of its corporate reporting agenda over the past few years. Recent areas of focus have included developing a stronger and more concise story around value creation, embedding sustainability in a more integrated manner and laying the groundwork for the CSRD.
Our role:
Analysis
Workshop and guidance on language and tone of voice
Consulting on structure and messaging
Project management
Copywriting
Advario
Sustainability Report 2022
Energy storage company Advario wanted to communicate its strengthened environmental commitments and strategy by publishing its first-ever sustainability report. Narrative Labs was hired to lead the editorial process and develop both content and design.
Our role:
Analysis
Editorial coordination
Copywriting
Design and data visualisation
The Ocean Cleanup
Annual Report 2021–2022
Narrative Labs stepped in at short notice to support this homegrown non-profit organisation with the drafting of its annual report. Through close collaboration with The Ocean Cleanup’s team, we crafted an engaging narrative to support the organisation in its mission, leading to a repeat contract the following year.
Our role:
Analysis
Project management
Messaging consultancy
Copywriting
Nexeye
Sustainability Ambition Report 2023
Narrative Labs was brought on board to help European optical retailer nexeye adapt their reporting format as they took steps towards CSRD compliance from 2025. We provided a clear, easy-to-read structure and story that helped their mission to shine through: making good eye and hearing care affordable and easily accessible for everyone.
Our role:
Analysis Consulting on structure and messaging
Project management
Copywriting and editing
Full graphic design (via our sister agency DartDesign)
Centrient Pharmaceuticals
ESG report 2021-2023
To create Centrient’s biannual ESG report, Narrative Labs brought together a wide range of information, data and case studies to tell the compelling story of the pharmaceutical company’s progress towards achieving its ESG Ambition. Alongside this, we worked with Centrient to develop launch materials that would amplify the report’s impact, including a press release and a social media campaign.
Our role:
Editorial planning
Stakeholder coordination
Editorial management
Copywriting and editing
Creation of supporting PR materials
TenCate
ESG Report 2023
Synthetic turf company TenCate wanted to step up its ESG reporting and get ready for CSRD. After establishing the messaging and structure, we gathered a wide range of input – both to meet ESRS disclosure requirements, and to tell a clear and compelling story throughout the entire report. The final product, delivered in close partnership with DartDesign, is an attractive and informative report that puts TenCate well on track for CSRD compliance.
Our role:
Analysis
Consulting on structure and messaging
Editor-in-chief role
Facilitating CSRD compliance
Copywriting
Full graphic design (via our sister agency DartDesign)
Vastned
Annual Report 2021–2023
Narrative Labs was brought on board to support Vastned, a Netherlands-based real estate investment firm, with its transition to a more integrated and impactful reporting approach. In addition to the annual report, we continue to support the company with its broader investor relations activities, including its half-year earnings announcements.
Our role:
Analysis
Consulting on structure and messaging
Project management
Copywriting
Trivium Packaging
Sustainability Report 2021–2023
Working closely with Trivium to create its comprehensive sustainability report, our team gathered and organised a wide range of input and crafted an engaging and informative text covering the company’s environmental, social and governance performance and ambitions.
Our role:
Analysis
Advice on sustainability messaging
Copywriting
Royal Schiphol Group
Sustainability Strategy update 2022
Schiphol Group received a request from its stakeholders to provide more concrete information on certain elements of its sustainability strategy and roadmap. Narrative Labs supported Schiphol’s Sustainability and Strategy team as a communications advisor and sparring partner during the project.
Our role:
Analysis
Consulting on structure and messaging
Copywriting
Avantium
Annual Report 2021–2023
Narrative Labs was contracted to lead the copywriting, editing and proofreading for Avantium’s annual report, prepared in accordance with the relevant reporting standards. Working with a team of internal Avantium stakeholders and other partners, we transformed highly technical subject matter into a clear and compelling report showcasing the organisation’s cutting-edge technology and its sustainability potential.
Our role:
Analysis
Consulting on structure and messaging
Copywriting
