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World-class, professional report design for organisations who care about people and planet

We are a digital design agency specialising in report design. Having designed hundreds of high-end reports and publications for well-known international organisations, we understand the importance of design in bringing your content to life and making a lasting impact on your audience.

Since 2017, TEA has delivered over 400 world-class reports and publications, including several award winners
 

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Our publication and report design services

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At the end of the day, our audiences are busier than ever – it’s our job as designers to ensure your report is a page-turning object of interest that readers will peruse to the end. Great report design meets the needs of its readers. Our report design solution focuses on consistent branding, engaging imagery, visual narrative and hierarchy, infographics and visualisations, interactive features (for digital), and professional creative concept design to provide impactful report designs with personality and life.

Less is usually more, and readers’ fatigue is real – we will work with you to condense and structure your report content into a digestible and engaging document.

We have considerable experience designing sustainability and impact reports, as well as ESG and annual reports.

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Our approach to brochure design is holistic and human-centric – we follow a similar process to our award winning report and publication design. We consider every element, from typography, brand assets, content layout, and colour schemes to infographics and photography, and the various fold formats—such as tri-fold, bi-fold, or single-fold – to ensure visual appeal.

Whether you need brochures for a new product launch, a company profile for a special event, or general marketing purposes, we have the expertise to deliver informative, persuasive, and professional brochure designs that meet your needs and exceed your expectations.

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We live in a world defined by first impressions, which means your catalogue is the heartbeat of your product offering. Crafted by our six-strong team of seasoned graphic designers, each catalogue becomes a window into the essence of your offering, inviting audiences to step into the world you curate.

From striking cover designs to engaging layouts, we ensure every page tells a compelling story, driving better engagement and elevating product awareness.

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From publications to magazines, fact sheets, and case studies, we are expert high-end publication designers, having designed hundreds of high-end publications for some of the world’s most well-known organisations.

Whether you’re an NGO, governmental department, corporate entity, or academic institution, we understand the importance of design in bringing your content to life and making a lasting impact on your audience.

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Notable publication and report design projects

I have worked with The Ethical Agency on several publication and report design projects now and am blown away by their ability to reflect sustainability concerns in their designs and image selection. A great, deadline-driven team to work with.
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Our role as designers should be an invisible one – the less the viewer is aware of the design, the more successful the design. Design should be simple, fluid and functional – design should evoke an authentic and natural engagement with your touch-points, making the user feel good – a positive user experience is brand-building equity.
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Do you need a fresh annual report design this year?

Set your organisation apart with our premier sustainability report and annual report design service. At The Ethical Agency, we craft professional annual, ESG, sustainability reports that effortlessly narrate your organisation’s journey, highlight accomplishments, and embody your brand ethos.

Our focus on human-centric design ensures each page becomes a compelling narrative, ensuring your annual report is as engaging to read as it is to look at.

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Professional report designers

Approaching every publication and report design project with meticulous attention to detail

From concept development to delivery, our experienced report designers collaborate closely with you to ensure that the final product looks beautiful, is on-brand, and effectively communicates your message. With years of experience in publication design, our team is well-equipped to handle projects of any size and complexity, delivering exceptional results every time.

Ensuring your vision and objectives are reflected in the final product

We work primarily with clients in the environmental, climate change, sustainability, circular economy, NGO, health, education, finance, and FMCG sectors. Our TEA tribe is united by our shared mission and values, and we’re proud to have such a dedicated team ready to support your next creative endeavour.

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We create reports for sustainable and impact-driven organisations of all sizes

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Let’s answer some of your report design questions

ESG report design is the process of creating a structured, visually compelling document that communicates an organisation’s Environmental, Social, and Governance performance and commitments. A well-designed ESG report builds stakeholder trust, supports compliance, and demonstrates accountability.

 

An annual report typically covers financial performance and business highlights for the year. A sustainability report focuses specifically on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance, including carbon emissions, social impact, and governance practices. Many organisations now produce integrated reports that combine both.

 

A typical sustainability or ESG report design project takes 4–8 weeks, depending on scope, content complexity, and the number of revision rounds. The Ethical Agency manages the full design process, including layout, data visualisation, infographics, and digital publication.

 

Yes. The Ethical Agency has experience designing reports for organisations that report against GRI Standards, TCFD recommendations, B Corp requirements, and other international frameworks. The team ensures report layouts accommodate required disclosure sections and data tables.

 

We deliver reports in print-ready PDF (CMYK format) and digital-ready formats, including interactive PDF, HTML, and ePub. We also supply source files where required. Our exports are optimised for both high-resolution print and lightweight digital distribution.

 

Yes. Many clients come to us with an existing report template or brand guidelines that need refreshing or applied to a new publication. We work within your brand system to create a report that feels consistent with your existing materials while elevating the design quality and readability.

 

Reporting Frameworks We Design For

Our team designs reports aligned to the leading international reporting frameworks. Whether you need a GRI-aligned sustainability report, a TCFD climate disclosure, or a SASB industry-specific report, we understand the structure, content requirements and design conventions each framework demands.

  • GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) — The world’s most widely adopted sustainability reporting standard, covering economic, environmental and social impacts.
  • SASB (Sustainability Accounting Standards Board) — Industry-specific disclosure standards used primarily for investor-facing ESG reporting.
  • TCFD (Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures) — Framework for disclosing climate-related financial risks and opportunities to investors and stakeholders.
  • ISSB / IFRS S1 & S2 — The new global baseline for sustainability-related financial disclosures, building on TCFD recommendations.
  • Integrated Reporting Framework — Combining financial and non-financial performance in a single, coherent report for long-term value creation.
  • UN SDGs — Mapping organisational activities and impact to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

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Reporting Frameworks We Design For

Our team designs reports aligned to the leading international reporting frameworks. Whether you need a GRI-aligned sustainability report, a TCFD climate disclosure, or a SASB industry-specific report, we understand the structure, content requirements and design conventions each framework demands.

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